KREM Names Jessie Kane Executive News Dir.
The veteran news leader returns to Spokane, Wash., after stints in Sacramento, Seattle and Charlotte, N.C.
KHQ Leads Spokane’s Social Scorecard
KHQ, a Cowles Publishing-owned NBC affiliate, holds the lead in overall social media actions and the number of fans/followers in local media in Spokane, Wash., over the last six months, according to data from Shareablee, while Tegna’s CBS affil KREM puts up a respectable second-place showing.
R.J. Merritt Named GM Of KREM, KSKN
Gannett promotes the stations’ sales and marketing director to the top spot at the Spokane, Wash., CBS-CW duo.
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A Car Drives Ratings, Revenue For KREM
Oprah isn’t the only one who likes to give away cars. KREM Spokane, Wash., boosts news viewership with its annual contest. This year the station partnered with a local power company and Toyota for “Win a Rav 4 Watch and Win.” Here’s the scoop.
Spokane TV Sites Use Innovation To Win
In a region marked by unique online efforts, innovative approaches, such as KHQ’s Web-only news segments and QR code-driven online content, help local television sites stay ahead of the city’s daily newspaper for the hearts and clicks of Spokane, Wash.’s Web audience.
