WMAQ Chicago Goes Large Celebrating Its 75th Anniversary
October 11th, 2023 by Paul GreeleyFrom now until the end of 2023, WMAQ, NBC’s Chicago O&O, will be celebrating its 75th anniversary looking back at the historic moments that helped shape Chicago. “As we celebrate WMAQ-TV’s historic 75th anniversary this month, NBC Chicago will relive numerous stories that occurred over the decades and honor the on-air and behind-the-scenes trailblazers who helped define our legacy,” says Kevin Cross, WMAQ’s GM.
ABC Owned Stations Reveal Housing Appraisal Inequalities In New Doc
October 31st, 2022 by Paul GreeleyOur America: Lowballed was triggered by the story of how one Black family “whitewashed” their home — stripped it of family photos, artwork, even toiletries — and had a White friend stand in during an appraisal. The appraised value of their home jumped nearly $500,000 from the previous one.
KCCI Editorial Emphasizes Need To Watch Station’s Live Debate
October 5th, 2022 by Paul GreeleyVoters often have to make a decision about who to vote for from short sound bites or the political ads from candidates. That’s why it’s so important to watch a live debate between the candidates to see how they stand on the issues, says a KCCI editorial.
Tegna Stations To Stream NBA Draft Special Today
July 29th, 2021 by Paul GreeleyA live special, Locked On NBA Draft 2021, will be streamed today on Tegna’s TV stations’ OTT apps for Roku and Fire TV, mobile apps and websites.
WCAU Explores Racial Disparities One Year After George Floyd’s Death
May 25th, 2021 by Paul GreeleyRace in Philly: One Year Later will examine what has transpired over the past year since George Floyd’s murder, as well as what steps are being taken in response by the city.
KNTV Tackles Bay Area Housing Crisis From ‘Moms’ Perspective
April 5th, 2021 by Paul GreeleyIn The Moms of Magnolia Street, the Bay Area’s KNTV followed three women and their families who illegally moved in and occupied a single-family home that had been vacant for years, beginning a movement addressing government-sanctioned home discrimination, predatory lending and the corporatization of housing.
WOIO Joined By Cleveland Sports Teams And Hospitals For Vaccine Special
March 25th, 2021 by Paul GreeleyWOIO in Cleveland, brought together experts from all three major hospitals and reps from the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Cavaliers for a live, hour-long special answering questions about the Covid 19 vaccine.
KNTV’s Down-To-Earth Approach To Climate Change
March 19th, 2021 by Paul GreeleyIf Mark Twain were living today, he might amend his famous quote about the weather to say, “Everybody talks about climate change, but nobody does anything about it.” And Twain might agree that KNTV in San Francisco is doing something about it.
WCAU Courts Streaming Viewers With ‘The Lineup’
February 1st, 2021 by Paul GreeleyThe NBC O&O in Philadelphia just launched a news program developed especially for an audience that is doubling every year — streamers.
Sinclair Taps 2C To ‘Stirr’ Up Buzz For New Streamer
January 21st, 2019 by Paul GreeleySinclair called on Miami-based 2C Creative to produce broadcast and social trailers promoting its new streaming app, STIRR, a free, ad-supported streaming service that combines the best of local and national news, sports and entertainment.