Entravision Helping Newly Naturalized Hispanic Americans To Vote
September 3rd, 2020 by Paul GreeleyThe Hispanic segment of new American voters represents nearly 40% of the estimated 5.3 million people who have naturalized since 2014, a multi-generational and multi-racial, majority women voting bloc that can impact the outcome of the upcoming elections.
Three Iowa TV Competitors Partner For Derecho Relief
September 1st, 2020 by Paul GreeleyTheir broadcast area was heavily damaged by an Aug. 10 derecho with 140-mph winds that lasted for 45 minutes. There is extensive damage to cities, homes and agriculture stretching from the center of the state and east into Illinois. A 40-mile-wide path of destruction is so severe it can be seen from satellite images.
WMAQ Chicago Explores Systematic Roots Of Racism
August 31st, 2020 by Paul GreeleyIn a new series, WMAQ will cover different topics that are deeply rooted in bias and racism. “As a journalist I feel a sense of responsibility to report stories that will hopefully inform and educate viewers about the important issues that have led to the Black Lives Matter movement,” said Marion Brooks, WMAQ’s investigative reporter.
General Manager Opening In The ‘City Of Four Lakes’
August 31st, 2020 by Paul GreeleySurrounded by lakes, Madison, Wis., is ranked the 12th Best Place to Live in the country by U. S. News & World Report.
‘Newsroom Mom’ TV Anchor Retiring After 36 Years
August 28th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyKarole Honas, the self-described newsroom mom, is retiring from TV news in Idaho. Honas said her “kids” graduated to big markets including Los Angeles, Boston, New York, Atlanta, Portland and Seattle.
WCTI Food Drive Yields 158,000 Meals For 5 Cities
August 28th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyFive days. Five cities. One mission. To help feed hungry families in eastern North Carolina.
WDIV Schools Detroit On Education Questions
August 27th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyIf ever there was a time to focus and brand news coverage on education, it’s now. What was a reliable, routine, well-oiled machine—the physical act of education, going to school—has turned into chaos and uncertainty due to Covid 19.
Marketing During Covid At Pittsburgh’s KDKA
August 26th, 2020 by Paul Greeley“So you thought digital changed the marketing rules? I’d like to introduce you to March 2020,” wrote Tina Veon, creative services director at KDKA, the CBS O&O in Pittsburgh. “Not only did our world change, so did how we effectively market our television stations. And, what’s even more fun, we got to reinvent our marketing plans … weekly.”
Beirut Blast Breaks Heart Of KBAK News Anchor
August 24th, 2020 by Paul GreeleySara Shouhayib, news anchor at KBAK Bakersfield, Calif., is the daughter of Lebanese immigrants who live in Michigan. Shouhayib’s sister and family were in Beirut when the blast occurred. “I wasn’t going to talk about my Lebanese connection, because we’re not supposed to do that as journalists, but my news director and I decided to.”
How Nexstar’s $120 Million Will Promote ‘News Nation’
August 21st, 2020 by Paul GreeleyPerry Sook, Nexstar Media Group’s chairman and president, says the company is dedicating the equivalent of $120 million this year to promote its national newscast, News Nation. How will that money be spent? What media is being used? And what will the creative be?