Sexual Violence Is Personal For WFIE’s Creative Services
October 30th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyWFIE Evansville, Ind.’s marketing department created an hour-long special on sexual violence to air in primetime, normally the role of news. But Brandon Ridge was on a mission. “We could literally be saving someone’s life if we motivate them to get out of a relationship. News does that all the time, but marketing typically doesn’t get to jump into that arena. So for us, we handled it with great respect and dignity.”
80 Wisconsin TV And Radio Stations Air Statewide Debates
October 29th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyWisconsin voters got a chance to watch and listen to the candidates for governor and the U.S. Senate debate in October thanks to the Wisconsin Broadcasting Association. Both debates aired live or delayed on more than 80 television and radio stations throughout the state.
Remembering Lee Kinard, WFMY’s Walter Cronkite
October 26th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyLarry Audas, WFMY’s general manager, wanted to share this tribute to Lee Kinard posted on the station’s website, along with some videos. On one Facebook post about Kinard, Audas wrote, “Respectfully, Lee was the Walter Cronkite of Greensboro, but his influence, service and love of community extended beyond the news desk. He was a pioneer and will be remembered.”
WGN Airing ‘Backstory With Larry Potash’ Sunday Nights
October 26th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyBackstory with Larry Potash on explores the most intriguing tales in history, culture, religion and science from Chicago and beyond. On this Sunday night’s episode, Backstory with Larry Potash reveals a Chicago connection tied to the Tomb of the Unknown Solider.
KMBC Airing Missouri U.S. Senate Debate Tonight
October 25th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyKMBC’s debate tonight will include questions from local voters from across the political spectrum. “Keeping viewers informed as they prepare to vote is an enormous responsibility and one of our most important roles as journalists in Kansas City,” said Dan O’Donnell, KMBC’s news director.
WLWT Airing Ohio’s Final U.S. Senate Debate
October 25th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyWLWT is broadcasting the hour-long debate between Sen. Sherrod Brown and Rep. Jim Renacci without commercials. “This debate represents WLWT News 5’s commitment to voters, to have their questions answered by the candidates, live and unedited,” said Jeff Benscoter, WLWT’s news director.
WPTV Launches Campaign To Protect Florida’s Environment
October 24th, 2018 by Paul GreeleySouth Florida’s lifestyle — the warm weather, the beaches, the water, the wetlands — are threatened by algae and development. So WPTV West Palm Beach is beginning a year-long campaign to bring awareness to the crisis. “It is our hope that we shed some light as to not just what is happening to our environment, but why and how things are occurring,” said the station’s general manager
WDSU’s Neighbors Helping Neighbors Telethon Nets $45K
October 23rd, 2018 by Paul GreeleyThe donations collected will go toward food, water and cleaning supplies for families as they reclaim their homes from Hurricane Michael. “This city knows how devastating it can be to lose everything,” said Joel Vilmenay, WDSU’s general manager.
Homeless Teen Gets Full Scholarship Thanks To WKMG
October 22nd, 2018 by Paul GreeleyA news producer at WKMG Orlando, Fla., gets involved to help a homeless teen receive a full scholarship. “I will do it again tomorrow for somebody and nobody might ever know about it. It’s just what we do here. We do little things to try to help somebody all the time. That’s just what we do. I love working here. It was an exceptional day.”
WVTM Gets $500,000 Check For Michael Recovery
October 19th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyWTVM Birmingham, Ala., held a telethon to collect funds for Hurricane Michael relief, and Wells Fargo donated $500,000. “We remain committed to helping during this time of recovery and will continue to support communities across Alabama during this tremendous time of need,” said Leigh Collier, Wells Fargo Central Alabama Region Bank president.