Monday Memo – October 24, 2016
MONDAY MEMO
TO: ALL STAFF
FROM: KATHLEEN
DATE: 24 OCTOBER 2016
WELCOME TO OUR TEAM
Welcome aboard to Rebecca Bennett who joins our News Team today as a Producer. She comes to us most recently from the Hyattsville Today in Hyattsville, MD, where she determined editorial coverage, developed and managed web strategy and media campaigns. Prior to that, she was Senior Editor/Web Manager for the Hyattsville Life and Times, Freelance Producer for WJLA and Writer/Associate Producer for News Channel 8 in Arlington. She also has Master Control and Directing experience in her background. Please join me in welcoming her to our Team.
OUT IN THE COMMUNITY
Sunday afternoon (noon to 3PM), Emily, Michelle and Lissette (missing from picture) hosted a “Treat Street Table” event for the little kids at Perdue Stadium. They, plus Emily’s husband, Nick, and their two adorable little girls passed out treats and I played photographer. Hundreds of kids, with their parents, participated in the fun-filled afternoon in a safe Halloween party. If you missed the promo that Emily did with Froggy 99, here it is: WMDTiHeart TreatStMarilyn 30
REMINDERS:
• Turn in your United Way paperwork to Lindsy by Friday. If, for some reason you need additional time, let Lindsy or me know.
• Sign up for our Bell Ringing day for Salvation Army on 15 December (signup sheet is on the bulletin board; we have four slots left)
• The November Ratings Period starts Thursday and goes for four consecutive weeks. As a broadcaster, you or any member of your household are not permitted to participate in any television survey conducted by Nielsen. If you receive a telephone call about participating, advise them as to why you cannot participate. If you receive paperwork, return it to Nielsen with an explanation and advise your Department Head. In advance, thanks for your cooperation.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to our News, Engineering and Studio Crews who, despite numerous challenges, brought the live and very successful launch of the Antares rocket from Wallops Island Monday night into the homes of our viewers.
STATION FREEBIES!
• Congratulations to Larry Fortino and Carmen Frazier, winners of last week’s drawing for the blue and white Beer Cave T-shirts from Gordy’s Tiger Mart. This week’s Station Freebie is a Crime Watch Daily Flashlight/screwdriver combination. You can sign up for your chance to win on the Station bulletin board across from the time clock. Per usual procedure, the drawing will be Friday morning and the winner announced in the next Monday Memo.
COMICON ON THE PLAZA
Comicon was a popular night for 3rd Friday on the Salisbury Downtown Plaza last week. We had our Superhero standees as part of our table display. Sarah and Emily worked the table and the crowd as folks dropped by to take selfies with the standees. Finally, the winds just got to be too much and they had to take the standees inside.
THERE IS ONE HALLOWEEN SPECIAL ON 47 ABC FOR THIS WEEK
• Friday at 8 = “It’s a Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”
47 ABC WANTS TO WISH A HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EVERYONE ON DELMARVA!
• Yes, that’s right! The Good Morning Delmarva Birthday Club on 47 ABC wants to recognize everyone’s birthday, starting next Monday. Here is the spot that starts airing today: WMDTBirthdayClub 15
And here’s the challenge: we need birthdays and we need them now. If you could enter your birthday and those of your family, friends, in-laws, out-laws etc. (you really should have their permission and it is critical that you get the date correct), it will help get us started. You are not eligible to win, but we can still list your birthday. In this particular contest, your immediate family members are eligible to win.
WE HAVE AN ANNIVERSARY OF NOTE:
• Jessica Simpson’s 11th anniversary with our stations is today. Thank you, Jess, for your many contributions on behalf of our Stations.
BIG DEALS FOR THIS WEEK INCLUDE
• Today = Home Town Diner in Milford ($20 voucher for $10)
• Tomorrow = Green Hill Country Club in Salisbury ($60 voucher for $30)
• Wednesday = Mayabella Pizza in Salisbury ($20 (4 vouchers of $5 each) for $10)
• Thursday = Jet Carpet in Salisbury ($50 for 25
• Friday = Ocean City Golf in Ocean City ($99 for $44)
OCTOBER IS
• National Popcorn Poppin’ Month
• National Roller Skating Month
SPECIAL DAYS INCLUDE:
• Thursday is Cranky Coworkers Day (Please don’t be one)
• Saturday is National Cat Day (and)
• Sunday is “Devil’s Night”
WE CURRENTLY HAVE SIX IMMEDIATE OPENINGS:
• Studio Tech (part time; 2 openings): See Josh Lynch
• MCO (part time/ fill in): see Ken Evans
• News Anchor (full time): See Sarah Truitt
• News Producer (full time): See Sarah Truitt
• Executive Producer (full time): see Sarah Truitt
• Technical Director/Studio Tech/Editor (full time): See Josh Lynch
• Account Executive: See Teri Monahan
In-house candidates are encouraged to contact their respective Supervisor 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 applications and more information can be found on our website. Marquee Broadcasting, Inc., along with its holdings, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Make it a great week!
