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Offices: Huntsville, Alabama
WAFF 48 has a long, rich history of providing news, weather and entertainment.
Dedicated, Determined, and Dependable describe WAFF 48, the NBC affiliate
for North Alabama and Southern Tennessee. Severe weather coverage is a priority
at WAFF 48. WAFF 48 News works hard to serve all parts of the market. The
WAFF 48 News Team is determined to bring viewers accurate, relevant stories.
WAFF.com has rapidly become the go-to site for breaking news and weather
information.
Offices: Decanter, Illinois
WAND-TV is located in Decatur, Illinois. DMA covers 20 counties. Located
in a hyphenated market, WAND-TV is the only station to cover the entire
market without relying on a second signal. Their signal reaches 382,460
households and is carried on over 15 cable companies and 149 cable systems.
They hit the air on August 16, 1953 as WTVP, the first television station
in Central Illinois and one of the original 19 ABC affiliates. In 1966 they
became WAND when purchased by LIN Broadcasting. In September 2005 WAND switched
from ABC to NBC.
Offices: Washington, DC
Each week, ABC 7 reaches over two and one-half million viewers in the Washington,
DC market with award winning local news coverage, top syndicated programming,
and ABC network news, sports and entertainment. ABC 7 News I-Team is committed
to getting to the heart of the story, wherever it is, whenever it happens,
and whatever it takes. They are currently affiliated with ABC and owned
by Allbritton Communications.
Offices: Washington, DC
WDCW's responsibility is to effectively serve all ages, races, nationalities
and genders of people living in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area by
being a reliable source for education, information, and entertainment. Through
entertainment and educational programming, public service, and community
affairs, they strive to make a positive impact as an active participant
in their community. The station signed on in 1986 as WFTY, an independent
station without network affiliation. In 1993, the station was purchased
by Jasas Corporation and remained the last independent television station
in Washington, DC.
Offices: Knoxville, Tennessee
Channel 6 was Knoxville's first television station. For nearly 50 years,
it's been an innovator, leader and trusted source for quality programming
and community service. WATE makes a special effort to cover community issues
and needs in its newscasts, programming and public service announcements.
It's the only local station offering weekly commentaries that address political
and governmental issues. In recent years, WATE has been honored with several
prestigious awards. They are an ABC affiliate serving the Knoxville market.-WAVE-
Offices: Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville is one of Raycom's largest markets and also one of the most competitive
in the country with WAVE 3 News having the fastest growing audience share.
WAVE, which is traditionally the showcase for University of Kentucky sports,
began a new tradition by becoming Louisville's Kentucky Derby station in
conjunction with NBC's broadcast of the first leg of horse racing's triple
crown. WAVE 3 is the NBC affiliate for the Louisville market.
Offices: Hampton Roads, Virginia
WAVY-TV, Channel 10, signed on the air September 1, 1957, as the NBC affiliate
in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Originally started by Tidewater Teleradio as
an offshoot to their radio station, WAVY-AM, WAVY-TV was purchased in 1968
by LIN Broadcasting. Since its inception, WAVY-TV set the standard in Hampton
Roads television. WAVY-TV also leads the way in local News broadcasts. Original
children's programming is also a part of WAVY-TV's heritage.
Offices: New York, New York
New York's WB11 (WPIX-TV), is the flagship station of The WB Television
Network, and is seen in over 10 million homes through over-the-air and satellite
distribution. Founded in 1948 and owned by Tribune Broadcasting, a division
of the Tribune Company. Its successful WB Network programming, WB11 News
At Ten, The WB11 Morning News, extensive library of hit movies, first-run
programs, off-network sitcoms, quality children's programming and public
affairs shows, as well as outstanding event coverage, have contributed tremendously
to the station's success.
Offices: Tampa Bay, Florida
WTTA WB38 is Tampa Bay’s oldest TV station. It began as WSUN-TV (Channel
38) in 1953. During this first year the station was an independent. Then
in 1954, Peninsular Telephone established a microwave network, and made
WSUN-TV the first station in the world to get its programming via microwave.
In the 1960’s WSUN-TV became an independent once again. The channel played
reruns, old movies, the time, and weather. In the late 1980s Channel 38
was given the new name of WTTA. Also in 1999 WTTA became the Tampa Bay affiliate
for The WB Television Network.
Offices: Baltimore, Maryland
On March 11, 1948, WBAL-TV 11 first broadcasted in the Baltimore area. In
1981, WBAL-TV 11 joined the CBS network, ending a 33-year relationship with
NBC. However, in 1995, the station rejoined NBC. Over the years, WBAL-TV
11 has continued its commitment to the community by providing major support
to charitable organizations addressing health and human service issues as
well as education and the arts. The cornerstone of WBAL-TV 11's mission
remains the same: to provide quality entertainment and informational programming,
superior news reports and a dedication to the community it serves. -WBNX-
Offices: Cleveland, Ohio
WBNX CW serves the Cleveland-Akron-Canton-Sandusky Ohio area which is the
16th largest television market in the US. They are The CW Television Network
affiliate, and they also air Fox Kids Network/4 Kids TV programs. They have
been on the air since December 1, 1985. They were formally an affiliate
of The WB, and before that they were an independent station.
Offices: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Nexstar acquired WBRE, an NBC affiliate, in January 1998, and later that
year Nexstar significantly increased its operating efficiencies by entering
into a shared services agreement with WYOU, a Mission Broadcasting station.
Nexstar integrated both station’s operations into a new facility. Nexstar
has also strengthened the local news product and upgraded its local weather
coverage capabilities.
Offices: Columbus, Ohio
From its founding in 1949, WBNS Television has strived to bring to Central
Ohio the highest quality news and entertainment programming and set the
standard in caring for the community while utilizing the finest in television
technology. WBNS-TV is the most-watched news channel in the heart of Ohio,
delivering 24-hour news, CBS programming and sports, syndicated programs
and local programming. Advertisers benefit from WBNS-TV’s leadership role
in the market and impressive coverage area of nearly 30 Ohio counties.
Offices: Charlotte, North Carolina
WBTV is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals
without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual
orientation or disability. They have and obtain enterprising reporters who
are able make cold calls that generate stories. They also have strong story
telling abilities augmented by clear language and visual skills.
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