KVUE’s Kristie Gonzales, Marketer Turned General Manager
September 11th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyKristie Gonzales was recruited by Tegna to be KVUE’s general manager, even though it was to be her first time in the corner office. “They took a chance on me and they believed in me and supported me during my first year,” she says.
Double Murder, Kidnapping Subject Of KARE Podcast
August 28th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyIn October 2018, just after midnight in a small Wisconsin town, a man forced his way into a family’s home, murdered the father and mother and took a 13-year old girl. Both vanished without a trace. That’s the basis of a new true crime podcast launched by KARE, Tegna’s NBC affiliate in Minneapolis.
New TV Promos From Across The Country
August 20th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyFrom Milwaukee to Denver, Little Rock to Sacramento, check out these TV promos covering news image, apps, morning news, weather and a new lifestyle show.
KHOU Surprises 8 Nonprofits With $11,000 Each
July 17th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyTegna’s KHOU surprised eight Houston area nonprofits with community grants of $11,000 each at the station. The representatives were there thinking they were to attend a meeting.
School Investigation Earns KING National Murrow Award
June 26th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyKING, Tegna’s NBC affiliate in Seattle, earned a national Edward R. Murrow Award for its year-long investigative series, Back of the Class.
KVUE’s Year-Long Look Into Austin’s Growth
June 20th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyBoomtown 2040 is a year-long campaign by KVUE, Tegna’s ABC affiliate in Austin, Texas, that focuses on Central Texas growth. Among the topics Boomtown 2040 is covering include transportation, the cost of housing, general affordability, jobs, industry and the impact of changes on Austin’s unique culture.
Eye-Popping Fiesta Promo From KENS Is Award Worthy
May 14th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyA hundred people — including all of the morning, noon and evening anchors — an outside shoot in a public place, elaborate costumes and everybody dancing in one continuous shot. Take a look.
Watch Winning Society of Professional Journalists Awards
May 2nd, 2019 by Paul GreeleyWatch winning examples from KPRC Houston; WDIO Duluth; KARE Minneapolis; WVUE New Orleans; WTHR Indianapolis; KCCI Des Moines; KDVR Denver; and KNTV San Francisco. The Sigma Delta Chi Awards date back to 1932, when the Society of Professional Journalists (then called Sigma Delta Chi) first honored six individuals for contributions to journalism.
Four Tegna Stations Earn Cronkite Awards
March 21st, 2019 by Paul GreeleyThe Walter Cronkite Awards for Excellence in Television Political Journalism celebrate the indispensable role the free press plays in the health of American democracy.
KING’s ‘Truth’ Campaign Helps February Ratings
March 4th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyKING launched a refined brand messaging campaign prior to the February sweeps period, reinforcing the mission of KING: finding the truth for all Northwest communities. “Our organization conducted brand workshops to find our strengths and truly define how we cover news and what we’re passionate about,” said Jay Yovanovich, KING’s marketing director.