Viewers Like New 24-Hour NewsNet: ‘Just News, No Opinion’
January 30th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyNewsNet is a new 24/7 news channel delivering national and international news, weather and sports headlines. And viewers are liking it. “NewsNet is unbiased news, period. I have yet to see a story with any slant or opinions, just straight facts. Basically, it’s news how news is supposed to be. I highly recommend these guys,” wrote one viewer.
WCIU To Air Black History Month Special
January 29th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyCreating History will feature six individuals and how they are leaving their mark on the world through compassion for others.
Live On This Yacht As Creative Services Director In Miami
January 28th, 2019 by Paul GreeleySouth Florida’s WSVN, the Fox affiliate owned by Sunbeam, is looking for a creative services director to continue its tradition of innovative promos, eye-catching visuals, and cutting-edge set designs.
WDIV Steps Up To Help Fed Workers On Shutdown
January 25th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyFederal workers in Michigan out of work due to the government shutdown are calling out, Help Me Hank. And WDIV’s consumer reporter, Hank Winchester, is listening. Winchester and the station are providing news coverage that offers insight and resources for workers who are trying to stay afloat without getting a paycheck.
WGN Airing ‘Sold for Sex’ Special Tonight
January 25th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyThe victims of sex trafficking are from every race, religion, neighborhood and ZIP code. Sold for Sex: A WGN News Special shows how some women survived the sex trade.
WPVI Saves Thousands Of Lives With Smoke Alarms
January 24th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyWPVI will distribute 10,000 Kidde smoke alarms to local families in need. Since 1992, with the help of local fire companies, the station has distributed hundreds of thousands of smoke alarms to residents throughout the Philadelphia area.
Tribune’s WDAF Unveils New Set, Graphics And Promos
January 23rd, 2019 by Paul GreeleyA new set that resembles a trendy downtown apartment that’s been converted from industrial space is now the workplace for the newscasts at WDAF in Kansas City. “What we ended up with is a mix of old and new, gritty and modern; just like KC,” said Danielle Ray, creative services director.
WAVY Collects, Cleans And Donates 8,000 Coats
January 21st, 2019 by Paul Greeley8,000 people in need are warmer today thanks to WAVY’s 10 On Your Side Coats for Families campaign. This is the most to date in the station’s 20-plus years of hosting the campaign.
Marketing Local TV News Choppers, Part 2
January 17th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyWhen a local TV station invests millions to own and operate its own helicopter, it expects that chopper to be promoted as part of the station’s coverage brand. And so we’ll see examples of how local TV stations around the country have promoted their choppers over the years
Marketing Local TV News Choppers, Part 1
January 16th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyTV stations have been using helicopters to broadcast images from the air since 1958. And since then, stations have been marketing and advertising their choppers as part of their news brand. And as the aircraft have gotten more high tech, so have the promos.