WCVB Fundraiser Helps Gas Explosion Victims
December 7th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyWCVB, the Hearst ABC affiliate in Boston, raised more than $350,000 to help those still struggling in the aftermath of a gas line disaster in September that caused explosions and more than 80 individual fires in Massachusetts. “We experienced first-hand the staff’s warmth, sincerity, and generosity; and it is clear why WCVB Channel 5 is such a trusted community partner,” said Carol Lavoie Schuster of the Greater Lawrence Disaster Relief Fund team.
KNTV Documentary Toasts California’s Wine Industry
December 7th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyAmerica’s Wine Country introduces viewers to some of the growers, innovators and dreamers whose stories shape not only the wine they lovingly craft, but the larger story of wine in the Bay Area. “After watching the film we hope viewers will stop and think about the story behind the label the next time they uncork a bottle of local wine,” said Stacy Owen, KNTV’s general manager.
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.
WEAU Fundraiser Honors Girl Scouts Killed In Accident
December 6th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyTV stations have tremendous power to make a change in their community. So when three Girls Scouts and a parent were killed by an impaired driver while cleaning up a section of highway in Wisconsin, WEAU, Gray’s NBC affiliate in Eau Claire, organized a fundraiser. “Our goal was to raise $40,000 so we could hit the full $40,000 match. We exceeded the goal by $3,201,” said Andrew Felix, WEAU’s creative services director. “WEAU adopted the mantra ‘Community First’ in 2009. WEAU’s commitment to community goes beyond a slogan; it reflects how we operate as a station.”
Telemundo Stations Launch University Program For Journalism Students
December 6th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyTelemundo University is a hands-on training program created for undergraduate journalism students who want to pursue careers in local broadcast and serve bilingual audiences in the United States. The inaugural Telemundo University class graduated six students in May 2018, three of which are currently employed at Telemundo stations.
Decades Diginet Toasting ‘Twilight Zone’ Starting New Year’s
December 5th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyIs there anything like it on network television now? I don’t think so. The Twilight Zone is probably the most original program to ever appear on network television. Decades TV kicks off the 60th anniversary year of The Twilight Zone starting at New Year’s Eve at midnight, and then continuing each weekday, 12-hours per day, for 5 days.
In New Orleans, Sports Beats Comedy On WVUE
December 3rd, 2018 by Paul GreeleyWVUE’s late fringe sports programming is a hit for viewers, beating the kings of comedy, Kimmel, Colbert and Fallon. See how WVUE is promoting these sports specials almost every night of the week.
‘Good News’ Reporter Recognized For Facebook Success
November 30th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyKristen Hampton, the ‘Good News’ reporter at WBTV, won the Social Media Excellence Award for Individual Talent for her humorous and authentic Facebook videos. “And that’s what I think is so cool because I think I’m kind of obnoxious. But it’s funny that people see the real side of me and they like it.”
WTVT Wins A TVNewsCheck Social Media Excellence Award
November 29th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyFox’s WTVT won first place in the Large Market category in TVNewsCheck’s inaugural Social Media Excellence Awards. Its news director reveals how the station uses the natural beauty of the area to heighten engagement with its users.
64 Journalists Describe Hurricane Florence For WRAL Documentary
November 29th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyHurricane Florence sat on top of North Carolina for four days, battering the state with relentless rain and wind. The WRAL documentary, 75 Hours, tells the first person accounts from 64 journalists who covered the storm on television, web and social media.