Give Us 18 Minutes, We’ll Give You the World
“I was cable before cable was cool.” Ted Turner, May 1982. Turner, aka “Mouth of the South,” founder of Cable News Network – CNN, was tooting his horn at the National Cable Television Association convention in Las Vegas. However, a month later another 24 hour news operation would offer some competition; Satellite News Network – […]
In the News: American Tobacco Celebrated for Revitalization, Start-Ups Support
American Tobacco continues to make headlines as a center of professional activity and growth in downtown Durham. Recently the campus made the February 2015 edition of Our State magazine and a received mention in the national Business Insider website which also drew attention from Triangle Business Journal. The TBJ article, “Durham’s American Tobacco Campus gets […]
WRAL-TV, FOX 50 Win Regional Emmys; Crabtree Inducted into Silver Circle
Capitol Broadcasting had a big night at the regional Emmys in Nashville. WRAL-TV won 10 category awards, sister station FOX 50 won two awards, and WRAL-TV Anchor David Crabtree was inducted into the Silver Circle. The Silver Circle recognizes those who’ve made a significant contribution to broadcasting and have worked in TV at least 25 […]
MIX 101.5 WRAL-FM Promotes Sales Manager to GM
Capitol Broadcasting Company’s MIX 101.5 WRAL-FM has announced that Katie Phillips will take over the helm when Vice-President and General Manager Ardie Gregory retires in February. “I am happy for both Katie and the entire MIX staff. She has proven herself to be smart, fair and dedicated to the success of the radio station and […]
Bulls to Celebrate Durham Bulls Athletic Park’s 20th Anniversary
Commemorative Logo, All-DBAP Team Voting Among Plans to Honor Iconic Ballpark The Durham Bulls recently announced the franchise’s plans to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Launching the season-long celebration is the debut of a commemorative logo and voting for the All-DBAP Team. The 20th Anniversary logo features the DBAP’s signature brick façade […]
It Really Was The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
MIX 101.5 recently received the results of the Nielsen’s “Holiday Book” which covered Dec. 4 – 31, 2014, and included 22 days of Christmas music programming on MIX 101.5. Based on the ratings, MIX will definitely be on Santa’s good list. Here are some of the highlights: #1 in all major demos and dayparts including […]
MIX 101.5 WRAL-FM Welcomes New Morning Show Producer
Capitol Broadcasting Company’s MIX 101.5 WRAL-FM has announced that Casey Tate will join the station as producer for The Gene & Julie Show. The show, featuring married co-hosts Gene and Julie Gates, airs weekday mornings on MIX 101.5 from 6-10AM. “Casey is a dedicated professional with great energy and amazing creativity,” stated Gene and Julie. “We […]
You Can’t Make This Stuff Up
The premiere history-in-the-making event to cover is the Inauguration of the President of the United State of America. It is the ultimate visual of democracy on display. The people have spoken, by way of vote, and a peaceful transfer of power is granted to a new leader. Celebrations are glamourous and parades are grand. Sounds […]
Durham Bulls to Host Job Fair for Seasonal Ballpark Positions
Seeking Fun and Energetic Applicants to Staff Games During 2015 Season The Durham Bulls will host their annual Job Fair on Saturday, February 7 to fill part-time game day positions for the 2015 baseball season. The Job Fair will take place from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in the PNC Triangle Club at Durham Bulls […]
WRAL-TV Wraps Successful 2014 Coats for Children Campaign
Thousands of Triangle children will be warm this winter thanks to the generosity of WRAL-TV viewers, children who otherwise would be freezing. Through WRAL’s 26th Annual Coats for the Children Campaign, viewers donated more than 5,000 coats, hats and gloves, and contributed $108,221 to help purchase winter apparel. And that’s not all. Viewers also donated […]