Local TV Marketers Spreading Messages Of Hope, Togetherness
March 22nd, 2020 by Paul GreeleyNow, more than ever before, people are turning to local TV news for information they can trust about the changing conditions in their town, their city, county and state due to the coronavirus. And local TV marketers are responding with messages of hope and optimism, togetherness and kindness. Not the usual themes of local TV news promotion, but maybe the ones we need to hear right now.
Nexstar Airing Statewide Town Hall With Texas Governor
March 18th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyThe governor will address the statewide response to the current coronavirus outbreak and will be joined by top state government officials from the departments of health, infectious diseases, education, and emergency management.
Nexstar Stations Streaming Coronavirus Information Daily
March 13th, 2020 by Paul Greeley“We launched the daily stream earlier this week as an additional resource for people to get the latest headlines on the virus from trusted, local news sources,” said Austin Kellerman, Nexstar’s director of digital content. “With all the misinformation out there, this is a way to get trusted information out to the public.”
Kristen Joyal New Marketing Director At WTLV Jacksonville
March 12th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyKristen Joyal has been named marketing director of WTLV, (First Coast News), Tegna’s NBC affiliate in Jacksonville, Fla.
Nexstar Moves Paul Spingola From New Haven To Tampa
March 4th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyThe new creative services director for WFLA, Nexstar’s NBC affiliate in Tampa, Fla., is no stranger to the Nexstar Nation. But he’s really new to Tampa. I caught up with Paul Spingola who’s just been on the ground there for three days since starting on Monday. Spingola is making the move to Tampa’s WFLA from another Nexstar station, WTNH, the ABC affiliate in Hartford-New Haven, Conn.
Nexstar Has A VP-GM Opening In Market 73
March 2nd, 2020 by Paul GreeleyNexstar is looking for a new vice president and general manager for its broadcasting, digital and mobile operations in Springfield, Mo., including KOLR (CBS), KRBK (Fox), and KOZL (MNT). This is a rare opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic and highly engaged broadcasting executive to oversee three stations with an unparalleled competitive position in the market.
KELO Unveils $1 Million Studio Upgrade
February 4th, 2020 by Paul Greeley“The old studio was gutted from top to bottom so it’s all new and we love it,” said Jay Huizenga, KELO’s general manager.
WDAF Kansas City’s ‘Super Fans, Super Bowl’ Promo
January 24th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyIn Kansas City, WDAF got some Kansas City fans together outside, in 14 degree weather, to show their colors. “It’s gets cold here, we play in the cold, our stadium is outside and we tough it,” said Danielle Ray, WDAF’s creative services director.
WITI Milwaukee Anchors ‘Get Ready’ For Super Bowl
January 21st, 2020 by Paul GreeleyAnne Brown, marketing director for WITI, Nexstar’s Fox affiliate in Milwaukee, offered to share her station’s Super Bowl promos. If any Fox affiliates want to share their creative efforts, please let me know. My phone number and email address are always listed at the top of the column.
10,000 Milwaukee Kids Have Coats Thanks To WITI
January 8th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyWinters can be brutally cold in Milwaukee. Like minus 26 degrees below zero, the coldest temperature recorded there. This year, WITI’s FOX6 Coats for Kids drive is expected to deliver more than 10,000 coats to area children.