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WRAL-TV Tower Lighting

WRAL-TV Celebrates 60th Tower Lighting with Half-Hour Special, Client Reception

  • Andrea Osborne
  • December 5, 2018
  • News
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WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
Santa visits with guests at the CBC Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018. (Photo by Ken Smith)

WRAL-TV lit the 300-foot tower for the 60th time on Monday, December 3, 2018.  The evening began with weather reports from the fountain out front, continuing throughout the newscasts and culminating with a half-hour special at 7pm.  Several special guests helped with the lighting, including WRAL legend Charlie Gaddy, recently retired anchor Bill Leslie, cast members from Carolina Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ and musical guests like ‘The Voice’ finalist Brooke Simpson.

“We knew we wanted to make our 60th Annual Tower Lighting special, well, ‘special’, and thanks to the hard work and creativity of some incredibly talented people, I can honestly say, this was our best ever,” said WRAL-TV Director of New Operations/Sports/Special Projects Leesa Moore.  “This was my 20th year as Executive Producer of our tower lighting coverage and every year we ask, what can we do different, better, more creatively … and everyone pitches in to deliver on the dream.  We truly want to make this CBC tradition memorable for our viewers and our community.”

WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
Sky 5 captures the action as the WRAL-TV Tower is lit for the holidays for the 60th time on Monday, December 3, 2018. (Photo by Lisa Chappell)

CBC made the event extra special by holding a client reception from 4:30-7:30pm, hosted by the Corporate division and the sales staffs of CBC’s many divisions.  Santa visited with the guests while they enjoyed food, beverages, and fun for the kids.

“Our first Partner Appreciation Social was an incredible opportunity to open up our ‘home’ to some of our top clients, and show our appreciation, as well as remind them what sets us apart,” said NMG Account Executive Lisa Chappell.  “Not all of our clients get the big picture of CBC’s reach in the community, so the video we produced for the event did an amazing job of conveying that. Our on-air talent circulated around chatting and shaking hands which really impressed our guests. Additionally, having Jimmy Goodmon address them personally and thank them for their partnership, as well as hearing from other department heads from across multiple divisions, made our guests feel appreciated and like real VIP’s. The event made me so incredibly proud and thankful to work for CBC.”

Happy Holidays from Capitol Broadcasting!

Thanks to NMG’s Lisa Chappell, WRAL-TV’s Leesa Moore, Corp’s Pam White & WRAL-TV’s Ken Smith for some of these capcom photos.

WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
The WRAL-TV studios are decked for the holidays in preparation for the 60th WRAL Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
The stage is set for CBC sales staffers to celebrate clients at the Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
The WRAL-TV Tower is set to light up for the holidays for the 60th time on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
The stage is set for CBC sales staffers to celebrate clients at the Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
The WRAL-TV fountain is back in service, after being shut down for building renovations, in time for the 60th WRAL Toewr Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
The WRAL-TV studios are decked for the holidays in preparation for the 60th WRAL Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
Ed Wilson
WRAL-TV’s Ed Wilson gets set to capture the 60th WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on camera on Monday, December 3, 2018.
James Ford & Tim King
WRAL-TV’s James Ford (left) & Tim King get set for the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting weather spots and half-hour special on Monday, December 3, 2018.
Ed Wilson
WRAL-TV’s Ed Wilson gets set to capture the 60th WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on camera on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
CBC sales staffers celebrate clients at the Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
99.9 The Fan’s Tim Brady greets clients at the Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
99.9 The Fan’s David Phillips (l to r), 99.9 The Fan’s Brian Maloney, NMG’s John Conway & 99.9 The Fan’s Chad Sokol attend the CBC Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
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CBC sales staffers celebrate clients at the Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
WRAL-TV’s Adam Weyne (left) & Corp’s Courtney Phillips attend the CBC Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
Greg Fishel & Niel Sollod
WRAL-TV’s Greg Fishel (left) & FOX 50’s Niel Sollod attend the CBC Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
at the CBC Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
CBC sales staffers celebrate clients at the Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
CBC sales staffers celebrate clients at the Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
Bryan Lord & Jason Newton
WRAL-FM’s Bryan Lord (left) & Jason Newton attend the CBC Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
CBC sales staffers celebrate clients at the Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
Guests enjoy the buffet at the CBC Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
A young guest enjoys the treats at the CBC Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
Anita Normanly & Shelly Leslie
AUD’s Anita Normanly (left) & Shelly Leslie check out the latest news at the Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
Kids games and activies await the guests at the CBC Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
Kids games and activies await the guests at the CBC Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
Kids games and activies await the guests at the CBC Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
Kids games and activies await the guests at the CBC Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
WRAL-TV’s Andrew Cumbee (l to r), Corp’s Tim Grissom, WRAL-TV’s Chris Coles & WRAL-TV Darryl Davis take care of the final touches for WRAL-TV’s 60th Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
CBC is set for the 60th WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
WRAL-TV News staffers get set for the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting weather spots and half-hour special on Monday, December 3, 2018.
Mike Mory
WRAL-TV’s Mike Mory is ready to help with the live broadcast of WRAL-TV’s 60th Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
Charles Braswell
WRAL-TV’s Charles Braswell gets set for the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting weather spots and half-hour special on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
WRAL-TV’s Leesa Moore (l to r), Ed Wilson & Tim King get set for the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting weather spots and half-hour special on Monday, December 3, 2018.
Greg Fishel
WRAL-TV’s Greg Fishel is ready for the 60th WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
The stage is set for CBC sales staffers to celebrate clients at the Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
Guests arrive at the CBC Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
WRAL-FM’s Kyle Smelser gets sound bytes from Santa at the CBC Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
WRAL-FM’s Kyle Smelser gets sound bytes from Santa at the CBC Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
Santa visits with guests at the CBC Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
CBC sales staffers celebrate clients at the Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
CBC sales staffers celebrate clients at the Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
CBC sales staffers celebrate clients at the Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
Santa visits with guests at the CBC Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
CBC sales staffers celebrate clients at the Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
A young guest chats with Santa at the CBC Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
A young guest chats with Santa at the CBC Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
Guests enjoy snacks at the CBC Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
CBC sales staffers celebrate clients at the Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
CBC sales staffers celebrate clients at the Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
The sun sets behind WRAL-TV as the Gardens light up for the evening.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
The sun sets behind WRAL-TV as the Gardens light up for the evening.

 

WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
Behind the scenes at the 60th WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018. (Photo by Ken Smith)
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
Dancers from the Carolina Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” perform during the half-hour special for the 60th WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018. (Photo by Lisa Chappell)
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
Behind the scenes at the 60th WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018. (Photo by Ken Smith)
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
WRAL-TV’s Aimee Wilmoth (left) & Kat Campbell promise Santa a great forecast for his Christmas Eve delivery at the 60th WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
Lisa Chappell
NMG’s Lisa Chappell gets a photo with Santa at the CBC Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018. (Photo by Lisa Chappell)
Debra Morgan & Brooke Simpson
WRAL-TV’s Debra Morgan (left) & ‘The Voice’ finalist Brooke Simpson at the 60th WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018. (Photo by Ken Smith)
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
Guests enjoys the CBC Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018. (Photo by Lisa Chappell)
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
WRAL-TV’s David Crabtree (r to l), Andrew Cumbee, Ken Smith & Ed Wilson at the 60th WRAL-TV Tower Lighting. (Photo by Ken Smith)
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
Behind the scenes of the snow at the 60th WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018. (Photo by Ken Smith)
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
Sky 5 captures the action as the WRAL-TV Tower is lit for the holidays for the 60th time on Monday, December 3, 2018. (Photo by Lisa Chappell)
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
Santa visits with guests at the CBC Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018. (Photo by Ken Smith)
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
The WRAL-TV fountain is aglow for the holidays at the 60th WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018. (Photo by Ken Smith)
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
Behind the scenes at the 60th WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018. (Photo by Ken Smith)
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
Behind the scenes at the 60th WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018. (Photo by Ken Smith)
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
CBC hosts a Partner Appreciation Social at the WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018. (Photo by Ken Smith)
Gerald Owens & Charlie Gaddy
WRAL-TV’s Gerald Owens with WRAL legend Charlie Gaddy at the 60th WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
Behind the scenes at the 60th WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018. (Photo by Ken Smith)
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
Behind the scenes at the 60th WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018. (Photo by Ken Smith)
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
Behind the scenes at the 60th WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018. (Photo by Ken Smith)
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
WRAL-TV’s Kat Campbell does the weather forecast from the front plaza at the WRAL-TV studios on Monday, December 3, 2018. (Photo by Leesa Moore)
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
WRAL-TV’s Greg Fishel (l to r), David Crabtree, Debra Morgan & Brad Johansen get ready for 60th WRAL-TV Tower Lighting on Monday, December 3, 2018. (Photo by Leesa Moore)
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
The WRAL-TV Tower and studios are aglow for the holidays. (Photo by Pam White)
WRAL-TV Tower Lighting
The WRAL-TV Tower and studios are aglow for the holidays. (Photo by Pam White)

 

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