Take A Selfie, Get A Free WDTN T-Shirt
December 18th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyShoppers take a selfie in front of the machine and then post it on Twitter or Instagram, and voila, a free t-shirt dispenses from the machine.
In Columbus, 3 Stations Unite To Honor Chris Bradley
December 7th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyIt is indeed rare for three local TV competitors in the same market to forget their differences and to come together to honor a beloved member of the community. On Monday night, three local TV affiliates in Columbus, will air Standing with Chris, a program to honor the life of the late Chris Bradley and to promote the importance of bone marrow donation and show Central Ohio viewers how they can help save lives.
WTVO’s Teen Quiz Show Continues To Deliver
November 20th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyAn old-fashioned brains vs. brains quiz show, one high school against another in a fast-paced test of student knowledge is entering into its fifth season on WTVO and WQRF in Rockford, Ill. “It proves that people will still tune in to watch locally originated programming that offers value to the viewer and business owner,” said Kelly Lattimer, WQRF’s general manager.
WDTN Kicks Off 37th Annual ‘Food For Friends’ Campaign
November 15th, 2018 by Paul GreeleySince WDTN Daton, Ohio, developed the first Food for Friends campaign in 1982, more than 13 million food items have been collected and distributed to families in need. “Dayton is one of the hungriest cities in America and we know the need throughout the Miami Valley is greater than ever,” said Joe Abouzeid, WDTN’s general manager
WROC Airing Congressional Debate From Studio
November 1st, 2018 by Paul GreeleyTwo candidates, one running for the first time, will debate live from the studios of WROC Rochester, N.Y., tonight looking to replace a woman who held the seat for more than 30 years. “Last week, we were proud to bring our viewers the New York Gubernatorial Debate, and now we’re honored to not only carry a debate, but also host it in our studio,” said Wendy Bello, WROC’s general manager.
An Inside Look At WMBB During Hurricane Michael
October 24th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyThe employees working at WMBB in Panama City, Fla., endured personal hardships while covering Hurricane Michael. A news director from another market sent to help recounts what he saw while there. “When they finally got a moment to stop and breathe, they had time to reflect. Their stories would break your heart yet inspire you at the same time. While their priority was helping their community and serving as a voice for others, they had their own stories to tell.”
WDTN Collects Half A Million Coats For Kids, And Counting
September 12th, 2018 by Paul Greeley“No person should go a day without a coat to keep them warm for the cold winter ahead,” said Joe Abouzeid, WDTN’s general manager. And to that end, the station in Dayton begins its 35th year of collecting coats to distribute to those less fortunate.
Nexstar Goes All Out To Enhance KHON Hurricane Coverage
September 4th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyWith a rare Category 5 hurricane bearing down on the Hawaiian Islands, KHON Honolulu got coverage help from owner Nexstar’s Washington bureau and stations in California, Nevada and Pennsylvania. The effort led to an outpouring of support from the community. “I’ve never in my life seen anything like it,” said Kristina Lockwood, KHON’s general manager.
Bite-Size Content Puts WXMI Ahead On Facebook
August 21st, 2018 by Paul GreeleyThis week, Social Scorecard is in West Michigan’s largest city, Grand Rapids, just 30 miles east of Lake Michigan, to find out what WXMI is serving on Facebook to make it the most engaged. The secret ingredients are an appetite for food and short, easily digested videos.
KARK Goes RVing To Introduce New Anchor
August 20th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyKARK’s new morning news anchor took an RV tour of 36 counties covering 1,600 miles. I’ve seen many promos, and marketing and advertising campaigns that introduce a news personality to a newscast, many of them clever and memorable, but I’ve never seen one quite like this. It flat out works.