WAAY Named Alabama’s TV Station Of The Year
April 13th, 2022 by Paul GreeleyWAAY, Allen Media’s ABC affiliate in Huntsville, has been named Alabama’s Television Station of the Year by the Alabama Broadcasters Association. “There is great responsibility that comes with being named Alabama’s Station of the Year, and I’m honored to work side by side with this team of dedicated professionals,” says Mike Wright, WAAY’s general manager.
New Local TV News Promos Served Here
April 11th, 2022 by Paul GreeleyHere are some local TV news promos focusing on weather, consumer POP’s, award winning news coverage, years of experience, and even one starring penquins. Yes, it’s worth it just for that.
New Jobs Posted To TVNewsCheck
April 10th, 2022 by Paul GreeleyNew jobs posted to TVNewsCheck’s Media Job Center include openings in news, sales, digital, creative services, engineering and technical operations/production.
Sally Kidd, Hearst’s National Correspondent, Steps Down
April 8th, 2022 by Paul GreeleySally Kidd, Hearst’s national correspondent in Washington, D.C., handed in her resignation after 17 years covering “thousands of stories, interviews and live shots, 100s of congressional hearings and White House briefings, four presidents, two impeachments, one insurrection and a global pandemic.”
TV-Radio Collaboration A Win-Win In Fort Wayne
April 7th, 2022 by Paul GreeleyThe partnership between WPTA-TV and WBOI-FM is designed to share areas of mutual expertise between the two stations that will serve a wider audience. “To me, a trade is very cost effective,” says Terra Brantley, WBOI’s president. “It is a win-win for the community.”
KTVE-KARD Gathers 5 Awards From Louisiana Broadcasters
April 6th, 2022 by Paul GreeleyKTVE and KARD, Nexstar’s Fox affiliate in Monroe, La., combined for five awards from the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters in the small-market category. Rick Boone, KTVE-KARD’s news director dedicates the awards to every member of the news team: “We are a true news family and when we win, we win together.”
WJXT Meteorologist First On Scene Of Fiery Early Morning Car Crash
April 1st, 2022 by Paul GreeleyRichard Nunn, WJXT Jacksonville, Fla.’s morning meteorologist, was on his way to work in the early morning hours when he came upon the scene of a violent car crash.
WLAE’s Latest Documentary Continues Its Storytelling Of New Orleans Culture
April 1st, 2022 by Paul GreeleySince 2008, WLAE has produced 20 documentaries to preserve New Orleans cultural and to educate the public, says Ron Yager, WLAE’s GM: “We felt that we were the storytellers of New Orleans culture and if we didn’t do these types of stories, nobody else would.”
KTAL Earns Awards For GM And Community Service From Louisiana Broadcasters
March 31st, 2022 by Paul GreeleyThe Louisiana Association of Broadcasters recognized KTAL Shreveport with the Prestige Award for Community Service – Large Market at its recent awards banquet in Baton Rouge. In addition, Mark McKay, KTAL’s general manager was honored with the 2022 Broadcaster of the Year Award.
WTVG’s Live Streaming News Coverage Earns March Award From Gray
March 30th, 2022 by Paul GreeleyWTVG, Gray’s ABC affiliate in Toledo, Ohio earned The OTT MVP Award for March. The award is given each month to the Gray Television OTT desk that goes above and beyond.