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QR Codes A Game Changer For TV Stations And Advertisers

TV stations are using Flowcodes to provide a direct link from their local clients’ television advertisements to actual sales. “All of our advertisers have seen phenomenal increases,” says Logan Marshall, the digital sales director for KTVX, Nexstar’s ABC affiliate in Salt Lake City.

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How To Train A Meteorologist (Virtually)

WMDT Salisbury, Md., hired a new meteorologist during the pandemic, prompting a novel approach to on-the-job training.

DMA 143: SALISBURY, MD

Teri Monahan Promoted To GM At WMDT

Marquee Broadcasting moves up its sales manager to succeed the retiring Kathleen McLain at its Salisbury, Md., ABC affiliate and Azteca America LPTV.

DMA 143

WMDT Salisbury Adds Ion TV On Subchannel

Marquee Broadcasting’s ABC affiliate WMDT Salisbury, Md. (DMA 143) has expanded its programming options, launching Ion Television as its fourth digital channel (47.4). Ion’s library includes off-net shows Criminal Minds, […]

DMA 142

MeTV Network Adds WMDT Salisbury, Md.

MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, has signed an affiliation agreement with WMDT Salisbury, Md. (DMA 142). WMDT, which is owned by Marquee Broadcasting Inc., is launching on May 26, and will […]

DMA 142

WMDT Salisbury, MD, Sells For $9 Million

Delmarva Broadcast Services has sold WMDT Salisbury, Md. (DMA 142), to Marquee Broadcasting Inc. for $9 million. The station is an ABC affiliate that also airs The CW on a subchannel. The buyer is owned by Brian and Patricia Lane, who have no other broadcast interests. Larry Patrick of Patrick Communications was broker for the seller; George Kimble of Kozacko Media Services was the buyer’s broker.

DMA 144

WMDT Salisbury, Md., Sold For $9 Million

Delmarva Broadcast Services (Berl Brechner, managing partner) is selling its WMDT Salisbury, Md. (DMA 144). The station, which airs ABC on its main channel and The CW on a subchannel, is being purchased for $9 million by Marquee Broadcasting, which is owned by Brian and Patricia Lane and is the Lane’s first television acquisition. Brokers: Patrick Communications for the seller, Kozacko Media Services for the buyer.