WHAS11 - Company Research Report

Company Overview

Name: WHAS11

Mission of the Company: WHAS11 aims to serve the greater good of its communities by providing news and information necessary for effective citizenship, exposing problems and wrongdoing, offering solutions, and promoting understanding of complex issues.

Founded: March 1950

Founders: No information is available

Key People:

Doug Proffitt - Anchors the 5:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m. & 11:00 p.m. Night Team newscasts.

Shay McAlister - Anchors the 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. newscasts and is an investigative journalist.

Ben Pine - Chief Meteorologist for WHAS11 Weather Impact team.

Kent Spencer - Sports Director.

Headquarters: 520 West Chestnut Street, Louisville, KY 40202

Number of Employees: No information is available

Revenue: No information is available

Known For: WHAS11 is known for its comprehensive coverage of news, weather, and sports in Louisville and Kentuckiana. It was the area's first to use newsreel film and broadcast the Kentucky Derby.

Products

WHAS11 offers a variety of news and media related products:

Media Coverage

High-Level Description: WHAS11 provides extensive coverage of local, national, and world news, combined with weather forecasts, investigative journalism, and sports reporting.

Key Features:

Local News: Comprehensive coverage of local events and issues.

National and World News: Updates and coverage on significant national and global events.

Weather: Detailed and accurate weather forecasts and updates.

Sports: Reporting on local and national sports events, including high school and college athletics.

Television Broadcasting

High-Level Description: WHAS11’s television broadcasting service includes news segments, live events, and various shows.

Key Features:

Multiple News Segments: Morning, midday, evening, and late-night news segments.

Special Programs: Documentaries and investigations led by the WHAS11 FOCUS Team.

Community Engagement: Initiatives and live broadcasts engaging local communities.

Recent Developments

Recent Developments:

WHAS11 joined in participation with the Trust Project, an international consortium aimed at building trust in journalism through transparency.

They have maintained a commitment to diverse voices and editorial decisions reflecting community representation.

New Products Launched: No information is available.

New Features Added to Existing Products: No information is available.

Partnerships: WHAS11 is a part of TEGNA Inc., a broader media entity dedicated to community service and trusted content delivery.

This company report gives an insight into WHAS11’s operational ethos, media offerings, and its community-centric mission. Unfortunately, certain financial and personnel details were not accessible in the provided data.