Durham Bulls Break Records with E-Commerce for 2020, Creative Pivots Rule the Year
“We had no traditional way to operate during a pandemic, so we tried anything and everything.” – DBBC Asst Director of Merchandising Ashley Larson The Durham Bulls recently sent an e-blast thanking fans for their support in 2020. “You showed up in a BIG way” headlined the email. The Bulls ended up with a record-breaking […]
Capitol Broadcasting Company and Durham Bulls Announce Partnership with United Way of the Greater Triangle
CBC, Bulls and United Way partner to support Triangle recovery now and beyond COVID-19 pandemic Capitol Broadcasting Company (CBC) and the Durham Bulls have announced a partnership with United Way of the Greater Triangle to support the organization’s mission to eradicate poverty and increase social mobility through the power of partnerships. The collaboration will combine […]
Indulge Your Sweet Tooth on Out and About TV Wednesday
Get ready for some sweat and sweets on this month’s Out and About TV! The February 2021 edition of Out and About TV airs on Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 7:30 p.m. on WRAL. On this episode we visit Smallcakes for some Valentine’s desserts, then take a trip to Camp Gladiator to burn those calories! We […]
Revel in Romance with WRAL-FM’s LOVE MIX
MIX 101.5 WRAL-FM has created a LOVE MIX popup station for listeners to feel the love this Valentine’s Day with an exclusive mix of romantic love songs playing commercial free through Sunday, February 14, 2021. Sponsored by WakeMed Heart and Vascular, the LOVE MIX can be streamed HERE. In another facet of the love theme, […]
WRAL Joins Local Arts Organizations For Big Night In For The Arts
Featuring ARIANA DEBOSE, MANDOLIN ORANGE, BRANFORD MARSALIS, MIKE WILEY Regional fundraising initiative to be broadcast LIVE on WRAL-TV Thursday, March 11 at 7 p.m. After nearly a year of closures and cancellations, the arts have suffered disproportionately from the destructive impact of the pandemic. WRAL-TV is partnering with arts councils from Chatham, Durham, Orange, and […]
WRAL-TV’s 32nd Annual Coats For Children Brings Big Results Despite Pandemic
“…we were confident in our plan and that the people in our community would help the cause, no matter how it looked on TV. Little did we know just how much they would step up.” – WRAL-TV Local Production Manager Don Ursich The totals are still being tallied, but the results are clear. WRAL-TV’s 32nd […]
CBC Radio’s Maloney Inducted Into Specs Howard Hall of Fame
CBC Radio Vice President Brian Maloney is now a Hall of Famer; he was honored by his alma mater on November 14, 2020. Maloney received induction into the Specs Howard School of Media Arts Hall of Fame as a part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the educational institution. Specs Howard had planned a gala […]
WRAL-TV One of Two Newsrooms Chosen to Participate in Pilot Program on Data Journalism
WRAL-TV has been selected by Local Media Association (LMA) to participate in a pilot project on data journalism. LMA, in partnership with Facebook Journalism and Crosstown, is offering the opportunity to “empower smaller and mid-sized newsrooms to access and transform data into high-impact local journalism.” WRAL-TV is one of two local news organizations selected for […]
WRAL Voters’ Choice Awards Go Virtual for Winner Announcements with Live Watch Party
“The Voters Choice awards exceeded my wildest expectations. Despite not being able to celebrate in -person, the WRAL team truly made this event just as special.” – WRAL-TV Anchor & WRAL.com Voter’s Choice Awards Co-Host Mikaya Thurmond The 6th Annual WRAL Voters’ Choice Awards announced the 2020 winners on Thursday, January 14, 2021. WRAL-TV Weekend […]
Annual MLK Interfaith Prayer Breakfast Goes Virtual, Relays Message of Love
“Today in 2021 I believe that love is the vision that we as Americans need to hold on to now more than ever during these troubling times.” — Lauren Cornelius, Freshman at Knightdale High School The 41st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Triangle Interfaith Prayer Breakfast went on despite COVID on Monday, January 18, 2021. […]