WSAZ (Charleston-Huntington, WV) has standardized on the industry-leading
NewsTicker platform for ticker, branding, school closings, and severe weather alerts, becoming the
twenty-first Gray Television station to make the switch. They will use
the FreedomHD, a proven leader in generating native HD ticker and branding
displays.
"Both NewsTicker and WSAZ are leaders in their respective markets," said Rick
Summers, Newsroom's Vice President for Sales and Marketing.
WSAZ's total day household ratings double that of their
nearest competitor, and evening news ratings nearly triple that.
"They want the best tools they can get to maintain the expectations of the
market, and NewsTicker gives them precisely that."
Gray Television, Inc. (NYSE: GTN), headquartered in Atlanta, operates a total
of 36 primary stations in 30 markets, and 38 digital second channels. They are
focused on providing quality news and entertainment services in the local
markets they serve, as well as committing to local interests in those
markets.
