Thursday, September 17, 2009

Who the Hell Are You?

From time to time, I wonder what type of people come to this site. CSDs, producers, news people, hobos, drug addicts... who?

Do me the favor of commenting with a little something about yourself. You can still remain anonymous - but tell us what you do, where you are at and anything else we may want to know.

Let's get to know each other a little!

31 comments:

Kate Bacon said...

I used to be a CSD and loved it. The biz changed and now I run Well Dunne! Talent and rep the best voices available to the entertainment world, especially TV stations. Yeah, this is a bit of a shameless plug, but isn't that the basis of promotion anyway? Thanks Don!

Unknown said...

Nightside writer/producer in sunny orlando.

You can make fun of the Hearst box I'm confined to here:

http://www.lastyearsparade.com

PS. yeah, I know we signed those internet waver dealies.. it was a joke, I xoxo my parent company :)

Deven said...

I am a senior at Marshall University who found this site about a year ago. As a freshman I was gung-ho about wanting to be a journalist for a living, but during my junior year I realized that what drew me into broadcasting was the packaging, branding and promotion of the editorial content. Thus, I'm trying to learn as much about the promo biz as possible.

Don, your entries and the user comments have provided me with massive amounts of insight, so I majorly thank you for taking the time to keep this thing running.

Dave said...

Senior Writer / Producer in Columbus. Always looking for inspiration...

Chris said...

Senior Producer, Marketing
WOIO/WUAB Cleveland 10 years experience

I've had the luxury of a nice schedule producing image and sweeps (sans topicals) for the last few years. With the recent economic changes I've been doing considerably more commercial production. It's got pros and cons, but definitely adds a new dimension to my day as well as gives my reel a bit more depth.

Working with AE's and clients on a daily basis sure gives you perspective. Imagine having 10 different News Directors to please in a given day. But...I have a job and I still do enjoy it.

http://www.youtube.com/user/donignacio

Anonymous said...

Broadcast 'preditor' with 25 years experience. Now doing my thing for cable sports network.

MrTenSeconds said...

I used to be a network news promo producer and now basically troll the site looking at good/bad work, saying "I wish I could have done that" or, more often, "I'm glad I had nothing to do with that."

Still work in TV, but no longer in promos. Sigh.

I love this site. Nice work, DonSr.

Anonymous said...

recovering new addict and ex-promo producer now managing branding and promotion for a PBS station.

Will Benson said...

News Topical Producer at Fox41 WDRB in Louisville, Ky. 6 years in promotions.

Love my job and love your blog! Keep it up Don!

http://www.youtube.com/user/Fox41Promos

Anonymous said...

Nightside topical producer/writer/photographer/editor in top 25 market. Always enjoy checking out what's going on in other markets.

Unknown said...

Marketing Director for an NBC Affilliate

promoproducer said...

Senior Writer/Producer West Palm Beach. Worked at KOVR years ago... Los Angeles (freelance)... then to New York as an editor... now here. Miss Sactown like crazy!
Love the site... a real opportunity to see what's happening across the country!

Jerry said...

Former News Photographer at WTVF(CBS) where I was part of the NPPA Station of the Year 2004 Staff. Now I'm a promotion producer here, doing Image and Special Reports spots. Love my job - Love my station!

Anonymous said...

CS Writer/Producer in Grand Rapids, MI. Love having a place that brings the good stuff out of the pile that's most news promotion.

www.youtube.com/PromoguyXMI

Anonymous said...

Senior Producer/Designer/Editor
Boston

Anonymous said...

Solitary Promotions Editor in Dothan, AL

Been in position 1 year after 10 as newscast graphic artist.

Anonymous said...

I have over 20 years experience in local TV marketing and was recently the VP of marketing for a top-20 broadcast group and have worked at an ad agency and for local TV stations in Philly, Orlando, New Orleans and Ft Myers. I write often about news and its marketing for TVNEWSCHECK.com, TVSPY.com, Broadcasting and Cable, etc. I will soon be writing a regular column. I can be reached at pgreeley98@aol.com or on my cell at 817-578-6324.

Paul Greeley
Don, thanks for asking.

Matt in Vegas said...

Former Promo Producer in market 99 and now Commercial Producer in market 42. Looking for inspiration and what NOT to do.

I think I'd like to get back into promo writing. I miss the creative flexibility and the absence of clients mandating ridiculous ideas and conflicting branding.

MM

Brian said...

Solo promo producer at my station in market 109. Two years' promotions writing experience, three years' promo editing experience, 8 years before that in graphics. Think it's time to move up in the world? :-)

Anyway, I check the blog out for inspiration, for a laugh, and sometimes, to remind myself that a little thought can go a long way.

ericamayer said...

promo producer|creative weirdo
wcco-tv
i enjoy white tea, flight of the conchords, and am currently directing my first music vid

ilikeurblogdonitsrealniceandtasteslikechicken

-E

Evil Monkey said...

Hands-on CSD at a CBS affiliate. Been doing it for 12 years. Before that a promo producer. I also serve as the station's art director. Poorly.

I check the site almost daily for new work and to read comments from like-minded pros who also try to do cool stuff with budgets of zero.

Nice to meet you all.

big chief flado said...

i'm a drug addicted hobo working in minneapolis

Unknown said...

ASCD top 50 mkt

promokat said...

On-Air Promotion Manager in a top 20 market.

I enjoy dropping by here to check out what's happening in the big bad promo world!

tv_mom said...

Promo Producer for Christian TV Network. After 12 years producing news promos, I come to this site to keep in touch with what's being done in my old world... plus to spark ideas that might translate from news and push the envelope for Christian programming.
Plus my friend Don rocks!

Anonymous said...

on-air/on-line promo manager in market 35... used to do video promo for record labels and then came back to news... still trying to figure out just why! great blog! love it. love it. love it!

Anonymous said...

I'm a journalist from Montreal, Canada with a passion for branding and ideas to better promote my reports. Also, addicted to your website.

Anonymous said...

25yr TV News vet turned Voice Talent who who likes to keep tabs on the "State of the News Promo" as I work to break into promo & imaging work.

mediamom said...

I'm an Ast. Creative Services Director in top 50 market. Love the site. Great on those days where I'm entirely lacking inspiration and/or motivation.

Anonymous said...

topical producer in Dallas.

Anonymous said...

CSD in Seattle - great inspiration site. Thanks Don!