Monday Memo – December 7, 2015

Site staff,

MONDAY MEMO
TO: ALL STAFF
FROM: KATHLEEN
DATE:  7 DECEMBER 2015


47ABC carried the ceremonial lighting of the Holiday Tree live on the 47 News Hour.  The official lighting took place on the Plaza in Downtown Salisbury Friday night.  Hundreds of revelers showed up, many with children in tow, to enjoy the comradery, Christmas carols and, of course, the Tree Lighting.   The arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus on the scene thrilled the kids in attendance and they followed the Holiday icons to First Shore Federal to share with Santa what they wanted for Christmas.  Thanks to First Shore Federal and Malone Farmers Insurance co-sponsored this family-friendly event.

OUT IN THE COMMUNITY

  • Wednesday, Staff will be Bell Ringing all day for the Salvation Army, outside in front of the Fruitland Walmart.  As a reminder, our schedule is as follows:
    • 9-10AM = Lenita Wesson and Daniel Johnson
    • 10-11AM = Elaine Haggerty and myself
    • 11AM – 12PM = Emily Lampa and Kurt Herring
    • 12PM – 1PM = Julian Sadur and Colin Bradley
    • 1PM – 2PM = Travis Michels and David Caldwell
    • 2PM – 3PM = Julie Duer and Terri Mahoney
    • 3PM – 4PM = Phil Bankert and Leland Miller
    • 4PM – 5PM = Linda DiGrazio and Teri Monahan
    • 5PM – 6PM = Rob Strobel and Josh Lynch
    • 6PM -7PM = Lissette Nunez and Jamale Stevenson
    • 7PM – 8PM =Lili Zheng and Jobina Fortson
    • 8PM – 9PM =Michelle Mackonochie and Jaisol Martinez

To all of you who could get this Community Service on your schedules, I thank you on behalf of the Salvation Army.

RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE

We recognize Account Executive Kurt Herring for his significant achievements in the Sales arena.  In addition to his community service, Kurt supports his clients and their projects by personally making appearances at their events.  He has helped lead the Station’s charge into the digital era, development of new business, opening the door to advertising from the Latino community and managing his client list using the most advanced CRM (Efficio) and research sources (AdMall) that the Station offers.  A relatively new Account Executive, Kurt has demonstrated a steep learning curve and pitches all the Stations products as they best fit his individual clients’ needs and plans for growth.  His friendly, involved demeanor is praised by all.  Last, but certainly not least, Kurt consistently achieves or surpasses his assigned budgets.  Thanks, Kurt, for a job well done, we look forward to helping you reaching new heights in 2016.

CONGRATULATIONS TO TRAVON MILES


Congratulations to Travon Miles!  Travon has been promoted to Sports Anchor/ Reporter, effective the end of the year (following Angela Santoro’s exit).  Tray has been a big asset to the Sports Department and has certainly earned this opportunity.  We are excited on his behalf and looking forward to seeing him on the anchor desk more often.

SIGNAL UPDATE:  

  • Work continued overnight Friday night and we now are on full power with the loaner tube.  As mentioned before, the tube that is backordered for us has an anticipated shipping date of “Spring 2016”.  Note:  the loaner tube will not result in any loss of signal quality
  • DirecTV  is having quality issues with our signal.  If you receive us via Direct, it would be helpful, if you are experiencing difficulties, if you would register a customer complaint to (hopefully) get their attention and speed up the process.  

ABC HAS TEN HOLIDAY SPECIALS THIS WEEK

  • Tonight at 8 = premiere of “The Great Christmas Light Fight”
  • Tonight at 10 = “The Great Holiday Baking Show
  • Wednesday at 8 = The Middle “No Silent Night”
  • Wednesday at 8:30 = Goldbergs “A Christmas Story”
  • Thursday at 8PM = “Toy Story 20th Anniversary Special”
  • Thursday at 9 = “Toy Story”
  • Friday at 8 = Last Man Standing “Gift of the Wise Man”
  • Friday at 8:30 = Dr. Ken “The Master Scheduler
  • Saturday at 8 = Mary Poppins
  • Sunday at 8 = “Behind the Magic:  Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”

DELMARVA’S CW3 HAS ONE HOLIDAY SPECIAL THIS WEEK

  • Friday at 8 = “The Hollywood Christmas Parade”

THIS WEEK’S  “OLDIES BUT GOODIES” HOLIDAY SHOWS ON ME-TV INCLUDE
 

  • Tonight at 8 = “Father Dowling Mysteries:  The Christmas Mystery”
  • Tuesday at 8 = “Hill Street Blues:  Santaclaustropohobia”
  • Wednesday at 8 = “Kojak:  How Cruel the Frost, How Bright the Stars”
  • Thursday at 8 = “That Girl:  Christmas & the Hard Luck Kid”
  • Thursday at 8:30 = “The Mary Tyler Moore Show:  Christmas and the Hard Luck Kid”
  • Friday at 8 = “CHiPS:  Christmas Watch”

THE 47 ABC HOLIDAY PARTY AT SOBO’S WAS A SUCCESS

by all accounts:  the company was engaging, the food delicious and the atmosphere
 festive.  The Chef even carved a WMDT watermelon as a very special touch!  I brought back complete dinners (minus the alcohol option) to those employees who could not attend the party because they had to work.  We will post pictures of the revelers on the website in the next day or two and provide you with that location.  

MEDIA PARTNERSHIP APPLICATIONS FOR 2016: Applications have begun to arrive for our 2016 Media partnership.  If you happen to receive a call requesting information, please take the time to provide that information to the caller rather than forwarding the call.  Here are answers to some commonly asked questions:

  • The deadline is 31 December 2015
  • Must be a non-profit serving one or more of our communities
  • There is no need for a video/media component to the entry
  • There is no specific form or format required
  • Entries can be emailed to me at kathleen_mclain@47ABC.com or mailed to my attention at the Station:  PO Box 4009, Salisbury, MD 21803
  • It can be as brief as a 1-pager (pounds of paperwork are not to be encouraged)
  • Just tell us who you serve, what services you provide and how this grant will help you accomplish your goal(s) in the New Year
  • The $25,000 grant will include marketing consultation, production of up to three announcements and a broadcast and digital schedule on our Stations and website.
  • There will be two grants in 2016.

If you feel that you are still not able to answer all questions satisfactorily, please forward the caller to me at X 303.

OUR COMMUNITY

  • We received a thank you email from the National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter for Josh Lunch and Sarah Truitt who served as judges this past year for other chapters’ Emmy entries.
  • Emily Lampa helped judge the Seaford Christmas parade this past weekend

UPDATE ON LOBBY AND SALES OFFICE RENOVATIONS:

  • The Lanes made their decisions Friday afternoon and today we will begin working with our vendors to schedule the renovations.  I will send out additional memos this week as work is scheduled, so that you know what to expect and when.

BIG DEALS FOR THIS WEEK INCLUDE

  • Tomorrow = Green Hill Country Club in Salisbury ($50 voucher for $25)
  • Wednesday = Natural Roots-All in One in Salisbury ($20 voucher for $10; is two vouchers of $10 each
  • Thursday = Buster’s Seafood in Salisbury ($30 voucher for $15)
  • Friday = The Brick Room in Salisbury ($20 voucher for $10)

TODAY IS

  • Today is “Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day”
  • Thursday is “Human Rights Day”
  • Friday is “Official Lost and Found Day”
  • Saturday is “Gingerbread Decorating Day”

ALL THIS WEEK IS

  • Hanukkah began at sundown last night

WE CURRENTLY HAVE FOUR IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

  • Account Executive Trainee (full time):  see Teri Monahan
  • Studio Technician (part time):  see Josh Lynch
  • Master Control Operator (part time/fill in):  see Ken Evans
  • Sports Reporter (entry level, full time):  see Sarah Truitt

In-house applicants should make their interests known at their earliest convenience.  47ABC, Delmarva’s CW3 and Me-TV:  An Equal Opportunity Employer.

That’s it for this Monday Memo.  Make it a great week!

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