TEGNA Media's WXIA in Atlanta Wins Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award
16 December 2016 - 6:29AM
Business Wire
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced WXIA in Atlanta won an
Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award, which recognizes
excellence in broadcast, digital and documentary journalism. WXIA
won for their investigation spotlighting problems with the 911
emergency system and their advocating for potential solutions to
fix this critical issue facing communities.
“Congratulations to WXIA, and the reporting led by Brendan
Keefe, on this deserving honor. Not only did they investigate a
deadly issue facing our communities but they proposed solutions
that will make a difference and help save lives,” said Dave Lougee,
president, TEGNA Media. “This investigation is a prime example of
the importance of local journalism and investigative reporting. We
are an advocate for our communities and are committed to empowering
the people we serve.”
WXIA’s investigation discovered first responders have trouble
always locating the exact location of 911 calls coming from
cellphones because of outdated technology. WXIA aired several
reports including a 30-minute special focused on the issue. Across
TEGNA Media, stations ran stories examining the local 911 system in
their community.
WXIA also advocated for potential solutions to fix the fatal
flaws in the system. The investigation received acknowledgment from
the FCC, with the agency’s chairman, Tom Wheeler, recognizing the
issue and pledging to develop new standards to fix the problem.
Click here to learn more about WXIA’s award-winning
investigation.
For more information on the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University
Awards, click here.
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is comprised of a dynamic portfolio of
media and digital businesses that provide content that matters and
brands that deliver. TEGNA reaches more than 90 million Americans
and delivers highly relevant, useful and smart content, when and
how people need it, to make the best decisions possible. TEGNA
Media includes 46 television stations and is the largest
independent station group of major network affiliates in the top 25
markets, reaching approximately one-third of all television
households nationwide. TEGNA Digital is comprised of Cars.com, the
leading online destination for automotive consumers, CareerBuilder,
a global leader in human capital solutions, and G/O Digital, a
customized local digital marketing company. For more information,
visit www.TEGNA.com.
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