Monday Memo – August 29, 2016
MONDAY MEMO
TO: ALL STAFF
FROM: KATHLEEN
DATE: 29 AUGUST 2016
THE AWARD FOR THE EMMY NOMINATION has arrived and is on the top shelf of the display cabinet in the Lobby. The inscription reads: “The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter, honors Emily Lampa, Investigative Reporter with the Emmy nomination for Public Current Community Affairs – Program Special, Tiny Tick: Big Controversy, WMDT, National Capital Chesapeake Bay, 2015 Regional Emmy Awards.” Again, congratulations to Emily and the participating Team members!
MEET THE NEWEST ADDITIONS TO OUR SALES TEAM!
Tamara Horn joined our Sales Team on 16 August. Tamara has been in marketing and sales for over eight years and brings considerable computer skills to the Team. Her background and work experience includes that of a Sales Coordinator at WBOC, Managed Property Representative for Comcast and Regional Sales Representative for Comcast. If you haven’t already met her, please join me in welcoming her to our Team.
Jimmy Tindall, Jr. joined our Sales Team on 23 August. He comes to us from Delmarva Broadcasting where he was employed as a Media Sales Consultant. Prior to that, he was a Sales Development Manager for Comcast in Dover where he managed a team of 12 Sales Reps. He also has worked as a Training Coordinator for Texas Roadhouse and as an Insurance Agent /Sales Manager. Jimmy has studied Business and Marketing at Salisbury University. Please join me in welcoming him to our Team.
CONGRATULATIONS to Master Control Operator Eric Walston who has been promoted from part time to full time Operator.
COMINGS AND GOINGS
• Account Executive Kurt Herring will finish up on Wednesday. We wish him well in his new venture.
CONGRATULATIONS to the Sales Team for the sales results generated with “Latino Flavor”. It was submitted for consideration as a “Topper” for the NAB 100+ (sales convention) and will be competing with other stations for the “Best Of” honor. John Ebert is working on the final submission video as I write this.
FREE FLU SHOTS will be available to all employees and their immediate households. The date has been set for 30 September. As soon as we confirm times with Dr. Gong, we will post a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board. I encourage you to do whatever you can to plan for a healthy winter/flu season this year.
FREE SHOREBIRDS TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR SEPTEMBER GAMES!
The baseball season is winding down, with just two Shorebirds’ games remaining. Don’t miss your last chance for free tickets! They are available as follows:
o Sunday, 4 September (5:05PM)
o Monday, 5 September (2:05PM)
Call Elaine (x 340) for tickets or email her at elaine_haggerty@47abc.com. Tickets will be distributed, as always, on a first come basis.
ATTENTION ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS! You have until Thursday at 5PM to get your best shots entered in local competition:
• Wicomico County Tourism has announced their 2016 Photography Contest. Amateur and professional photographers have the opportunity to submit photos of the lifestyle, beauty and assets in Wicomico County. There will be first, second and third place winners, along with a new People’s Choice winner. Deadline for submissions is 5PM, 1 September. Cash prizes. Go to the Wicomico County Tourism website for details, official rules and voting.
ANNIVERSARIES OF NOTE:
• Lindsy Adkins celebrates her 8th anniversary with our Stations today
OUT IN THE COMMUNITY
• This Saturday is First Saturday in Downtown Salisbury. 47 ABC is Media Sponsor for First Saturdays.
• Congratulations to Sarah Truitt who was re-elected to the CAPBA Board.
SPECIAL PROGRAMMING ON 47 ABC FOR NEXT TWO WEEKS INCLUDES
• College Football starts in prime on Saturday with Alabama Crimson Tide VS USC Trojans
• Sunday prime has more College Football with Notre Dame Fighting Irish @ Texas Longhorns
• Tuesday, 9/6, has season finales for “Bachelor” (8-10PM) and season finale for Mistresses at 10.
• Friday, 9/9, at 8PM is “Stand Up to Cancer” and at 10PM is the season premiere of “20/20”
• College Football match ups for Saturday, 9/10 is Virginia Tech Hokes VS Tennessee Volunteers
• Sunday, 9/11, is the “Miss America Competition”
BIG DEALS FOR THIS WEEK INCLUDES
• Today = Mayabella’s Pizza in Salisbury ($20 voucher for $10)
• Tuesday = Snappers in Cambridge ($30 voucher for $15)
• Wednesday = Salted Rim in Ocean View ($20 voucher for $10)
• Thursday = Red Door Subs in Salisbury ($20 voucher for $10)
• Friday = Green Hill CC in Salisbury ($60 voucher for $30)
SEPTEMBER IS
• National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
• National Skin Care Awareness Month
• National Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15 – 10/15)
SEPTEMBER BY THE WEEK
• September 1-7 is Self-University Week
• September 5 – 11 = National Suicide Prevention Week
SPECIAL DAYS FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS INCLUDE:
• Friday is “Bring Your Manners to Work Day”
• Next Monday is Labor Day and “Be Late for Something Day”
• September 8 = 50th anniversary of the TV premiere of Star Trek
• September 11 = 15th Anniversary of the Attack on America, “Patriot Day” and “National Grandparents Day”
WE CURRENTLY HAVE FIVE IMMEDIATE OPENINGS:
• Studio Tech (part time; 2 openings): See Josh Lynch
• MCO (part time/ fill in): see Ken Evans
• Account Executive (full time): See Teri Monahan
• News Anchor (full time): See Sarah Truitt
• News Producer (full time): See Sarah Truitt
In-house candidates are encouraged to contact Josh, Ken or Teri at their earliest convenience. If you know of someone who has the necessary qualifications and would be a good addition to our Team, please share the information about these openings with them. Brief job descriptions are posted on both bulletin boards and can be found on our website. 47ABC, Delmarva’s CW3 and Me-TV: An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Make it a great couple of weeks!
