Posts Tagged ‘Bob Bohen’

Happy Thanksgiving, Erie Media!

At some times in the past 12 months, these pixels have fraught with negativity. I for one am tired of the gloom and doom, so for a least a moment, lets turn our thoughts to what we can be thankful for from the local media that we produce and consume.

So follow me as I count my blessings in my Erie media Thanksgiving list:

  • I’m thankful for the late John Kanzius, who even as his body deteriorated in his final months, engaged his spirit and drive to ensure that the important work of research surrounding his amazing RF machine to fight cancer would continue on.
  • I’m thankful for Dwight Miller and WQLN, who in the face of devastating budget cuts has continued to maintain a strong programming schedule on the public broadcasting stations, including keeping my radio favorite, Marketplace.
  • I’m thankful for the Dave and Jimmy show, and the mighty Dave Kaelin himself, who is the first direct advertiser on Press and Tower. Wanna join him?
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P&T Interview: Morning’s Live

In early April, after we watched all of the preparations and then the live show from back stage, I had a chance to sit down and talk to the Mornings Live team from WSEE to talk about their show and how it affects their lives. Raychel, Ray, Bob and Megan share some of the special challenges of going to work at an early hour, and how they’ve embraced social media to have a strong connection with their audience. They take on some of the misconceptions people have about their work, and talk about the future of the show.

Given the 10 minute limitations of YouTube, we’ll have the entire unedited interview available as an audio podcast shortly. Enjoy!

Behind the Scenes: WSEE’s Mornings Live

This weekend we launch a new feature here at The Press and Tower called “Behind the Scenes.”

That very simple title describes what we’ll try to do; take a video camera and go “backstage” at Erie’s media outlets to allow viewers, readers, and listeners understand more fully what goes into the media products they consume. Consider it a local media version of the Science Channel show “How It’s Made.”

Our first video is of the WSEE Mornings Live program, which airs Monday-Friday 6:00 – 7:00 AM, with hosts Raychel Vendetti and meteorologist Ray Petelin. We also spent time with Director Bob Bohen and Videographer Megan Spencer. That’s it…four people to produce an hour-long live news program. Take a look.

We also sat down with this team for an interview about their jobs that I will post in the coming days. What they have to say is relevant considering the changes at WSEE and WICU that were announced since the taping.

Finally, if your media outlet would like to be considered for an upcoming Behind the Scenes feature, just e-mail me at joel@nataliemedia.com.

The Feed for Friday, November 14th

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