Now@9 and Smart Family launch on ABC 15

By Charlotte Shaff on August 24th, 2010 In Media

Many stations have been beefing up their local news programming in the mornings. FOX 10 begins at 4:30 a.m. and runs until 10 a.m. Channel 3’s “Good Morning Arizona” expanded to 10 a.m., probably to compete with FOX 10’s popular hour. Lifestyle show, “Sonoran Living” on ABC 15 moved from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. [...]

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2010 Rocky Mountain Emmy Nominations Party

By Charlotte Shaff on August 16th, 2010 In Media

Calling all Arizona broadcast media!
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter is pleased to announce its 2010 Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards Nominations Party presented by The Grind Coal-Fired Cuisine in Arcadia, one of the Valley’s premiere new dining hot spots.
Our friends at the Grind have prepared a very special evening [...]

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Biz J seeking nominees

By Charlotte Shaff on August 6th, 2010 In Media

Is your client doing something good? Are they a great place to work? If so, the Phoenix Business Journal wants to know about them.
The weekly business newspaper is seeking nominations for “Best Places to Work in the Valley” and “Volunteerism – The Heart of Business Awards”.
The Phoenix Business Journal and HandsOn Greater Phoenix are currently [...]

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New “green” radio show launches next week on KFNX

By Linda VandeVrede on July 28th, 2010 In Media

Our own Angelo Fernando is co-hosting a new radio show that launches next Wednesday, August 4th, at 7:00 p.m on KFNX 1100 AM talk radio. 
Your Triple Bottom Line (”People, Planets and Profit”) Radio Show will be led  by Derrick Mains of Green Nurture and Angelo of Valley PR Blog/ www.publicradius.com and will feature national experts on [...]

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Casacchia heads to OC

By Len Gutman on July 6th, 2010 In Media

Reporter Chris Casacchia has left the Phoenix Business Journal for a new gig at the Orange County Business Journal. Chris’ last day was Friday.
Phoenix Business Journal editor Ilana Lowery says she is currently assessing the needs of the staff and will most likely be hiring someone to replace Chris, though she’s not sure yet what [...]

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Pitch Me: Keith Yaskin

By Charlotte Shaff on July 6th, 2010 In Media, People

Name: Keith Yaskin
Title: Reporter
Outlet: Fox10 News
Phone: 602-262-0457
Email: keithyaskin@gmail.com
1. What are your main daily duties? I split my time between special projects and general assignment (GA) reporting. GA stories air the day we shoot them. They typically air about a minute ten seconds. We usually shoot special project stories over several days. They are several minutes [...]

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