WINK Ft. Myers Mourns Unexpected Passing Of Doug Garrett
December 18th, 2023 by Paul GreeleyDoug Garrett, a photojournalist for WINK Ft. Myers, Fla., died unexpectedly sometime over the weekend of Nov. 25. A sad irony to his passing is that I heard the news right when I was remembering another WINK employee, Jon Quattlebaum, who died on Dec 12, 1994.
KOKI’s ‘On Her Mind’ Puts Women’s Stories Front And Center
December 18th, 2023 by Paul GreeleyWomen’s concerns are news, and KOKI Tulsa is leaning into that. “What matters to women belongs on local TV news” says Michelle Linn, KOKI anchor and reporter.
New Jobs Posted To TVNewsCheck
December 17th, 2023 by Paul GreeleyNew jobs posted to TVNewsCheck’s Media Job Center include openings for a general manager, creative services director, a news anchor/reporter, nightside news reporter, video technical support coordinator, investigative reporter, integrated digital specialist and local sales manager.
Watch Two TV Stations’ Happy Holiday Promos As Different As They Are Genius
December 14th, 2023 by Paul GreeleyTwo TV stations in Salt Lake City and Minneapolis created their versions of Happy Holiday promos. One might move you to tears and the other might move you to download their app.
From Entry Level To News Director, Shauna Ziegler’s 20 Years At KFOX
December 11th, 2023 by Paul GreeleyIt’s not unusual for local TV news personalities to work at the same station for 20 or more years. But news directors, not so much. It helps if you’ve worked your way up.
Commercial TV Stations Earn Excellence Awards In California
December 8th, 2023 by Paul GreeleyThe Society of Professional Journalists, Northern California Chapter, has named their best of the best for its acclaimed Excellence in Journalism Awards. Local commercial TV stations from the Bay Area and Sacramento took home awards.
Clarice Tinsley’s Mom Is Hysterical In New Promo From KDFW
December 6th, 2023 by Paul GreeleyClarice Tinsley has been anchoring the 10 p.m. news on Fox O&O KDFW Dallas, for 45 years. To commemorate, Fox 4 created a new spot featuring Tinsley’s biggest fan: her 98-year old mom who steals the spotlight.
Happy Holidays Promos And Commercials From Today And Years Past
December 4th, 2023 by Paul GreeleySee 14 Happy Holidays commercials from big brands and promo gems from TV stations over the years. Even Roto-Rooter got on the bandwagon.
WWL New Orleans Branding Change Points To The Future
November 27th, 2023 by Paul GreeleyWWL in New Orleans used its 65th anniversary to take stock of itself. “In this business, at certain points, you have to make certain that you are still hitting the mark that needs to be hit,” says Tod Smith, WWL’s general manager.
WDIV Detroit Launches Newscast With 15-Minute, Commercial-Free Investigation
November 20th, 2023 by Paul GreeleyHow WDIV Detroit’s investigation into an underwater oil pipeline became a broadcasting and digital event is the result of quality content delivered where people want to be served.