Providence, R.I., residents enjoy access to Boston and New York, while the market offers its own unique aspects.
It’s “good-bye Genie Bra” infomercials in the 7 PM news slot as Citadel Communications takes over the beleaguered WLNE in May. The company’s CEO, Philip Lombardo, says his team is getting ready for a major overhaul, rebuilding programming, equipment and morale.
On Tuesday night, the Providence, R.I., ABC affiliate’s 7 p.m. newscast was replaced by an infomercial for the Genie Bra. The newscast was “developed as an alternative to expensive syndication in prime access,” says News Director Dan Fabrizio. “From time to time, the station sells that time period.” The station is currently up for sale.
As a dangerous arctic wave settles over New England, Global Broadcasting’s ABC affiliate WLNE Providence, R.I. (DMA 53) and Petro Oil are combining resources to come to the aid of […]
Six legitimate bidders have expressed interest in for WLNE Providence, says Steve Doerr, VP-GM of the Global Broadcasting ABC affiliate. One from that group will be deemed the best fit by the court-appointed receiver in the next few weeks.
Exclusives
Rentrak Corp. today announced a multi-year StationView Essentials contract with Global Broadcasting for its ABC affiliate WLNE Providence, R.I. (DMA 53). The deal expands Rentrak’s market reach into the Providence-New […]
