WSLS Halloween Event: Cars And Masks Required
October 29th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyWSLS, Graham Media’s NBC affiliate in Roanoke, Va., is holding a free WSLS 10 Drive-Thru Trick-or-Treating event Friday from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m. at the Layman Family Farm.
WIS-TV Salutes Veterans With Assistance And Recognition
October 28th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyWhen a homeless Vietnam veteran died alone on the street just blocks away from a shelter, WIS, Gray’s NBC-CW affiliate in Columbia, S.C., started an initiative that provides tangible benefits to local veterans every day.
New Syndicated Show Features Dog Rescue Stories
October 27th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyA new docu-series telling stories about dogs, and the people who rescue them, premiered on TV stations in 200 markets. To The Rescue follows stories that intertwine the work of animal rescue organizations, municipal animal shelters, transporters, behaviorists and foster families to reveal what it really takes to help the most at-risk dogs find their forever families.
Marooned On A Deserted Island With Facebook
October 23rd, 2020 by Paul GreeleyIf I were marooned on a tropical deserted island, and had good WiFi, I could keep track of what’s happening in cities and towns all across America all the time on Facebook thanks to local TV.
Tell Me, What’s News At Your TV Station
October 23rd, 2020 by Paul GreeleyI like to write about interesting developments at local TV stations in news, marketing, or sales. And I contend that something interesting happens at every local TV station every day. Especially these days.
KING Adds Former Seattle Police Chief As Analyst
October 20th, 2020 by Paul GreeleySeattle viewers tuning in to KING on TV or its digital platforms will see a new, but familiar, face as the station welcomes former Seattle City Police Chief Carmen Best as a KING law enforcement analyst. “I’m thrilled for this opportunity,” said Best when asked about her new role at the station.
Dayton Kids Have Gotten 500K Coats Thanks To WDTN’s 37-Year Campaign
October 16th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyThe one constant about local television is change. But for the past 37 years, the one constant that hasn’t changed at WDTN is a community campaign called Coats for Kids.
WUAB’s New Program Will Make Cleveland Viewers Scream
October 15th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyAnd that’s the point.
KVUE Reports On Racial Equality For ‘A Better Austin’
October 14th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyThe specials investigated the roots and results of systemic racism in Austin in housing, health care, education, criminal justice and police brutality.
Stations Using Magis Media To Differentiate Election Coverage
October 9th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyTV stations are finding that new election software from Magis Media can be the differentiator for their station on election night. Ease of use, real-time mapping and a visually pleasing display all lead to better storytelling, they say.