WAVY-TV first launched in 1957 in Hampton Roads, VA as an ABC affiliate that later switched to NBC. It was originally owned by Tidewater Teleradio and was sold to LIN Broadcasting in 1968 who remains the current owner. WAVY broadcasts on channel 10 and 31 and covers Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach and Newport News. It is the top rated station for newscasts and focuses on strengthening the community through initiatives focused on family, health and education issues.

1. WAVY-TV

2. When Was the WAVY-TV first formed?WAVY-TV, Channel 10, signed on the air September 1, 1957 as the ABC affiliate in Hampton Roads, VA but switched to NBC affiliate in 1959.

3. First Owner of WAVY-TVOriginally started by Tidewater Teleradio in 1957 as an offshoot to their radio station, WAVY-AM (AM 1350 now WGPL).

4. Ownership changes past to presentThe original owners Tidewater Teleradio sold WAVY-TV to LIN Broadcasting, Inc in 1968. It has not been any changes in ownership since 1968.

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6. Coverage, Signal Strength & ChannelWAVY-TV area of coverage is Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach and Newport News, Virginia.Their signal strength is 575Mhz.And they broadcast on Analog Channel 10, DTV Channel 31

8. Market Position#1 in household ratings for all stations who broadcast weekday newscasts (morning, early evening and late news).

9. Advertising RatesSunday 12am-1230am 30s $25 M-F 5am-6am ** $125 M-F 6am-7am ** $500 M-F 7am-9am ** $475 M-F 9am-10am ** $200 M-F 10am-11am ** $ 100 M-F 12pm-1pm ** $ 75 M-F 1pm-2pm ** $ 175 M-F 2pm-3pm ** $ 60 M-F 3pm-4pm ** $ 125 M-F 4pm-5pm ** $ 175

10. Rates Cont..M-F 5pm-530pm 30s $500M-F 530Pm-6pm ** $500M-F 6pm-7pm ** $600M-F 7pm-730pm ** $400M-F 8pm-10pm ** $900M-F 10pm-11pm ** $700M-F 11pm-12pm ** $200

11. Network Affiliation & Wired Services used.Associated Press wires ABC (1957-1958) NBC (1959-present)

12. Production PackagesNews Music by 615 music “News Wire” Commercial music provided by MegaTrax

13. Recent Community service activitiesOperation School Supplies: Summer community service campaign that collected over 45,000 school supply items to donate to schools in Hampton Roads.

14. Future community-oriented activity Coats for Kids-Winter community service campaign that collects coats to distribute to children in Hampton Roads.

15. Market ShareWAVY-TV represents between 20%-30% of the total market in advertising revenue.

16. How can WAVY-10 improve its audiences, the community and advertising clients?“Recognizing the power and influence of television, WAVY TV 10 will focus on our community affairs efforts. WAVY will invest its energies mainly on Family, Health and Education issues. These are the key areas that not only strengthen the fabric of a progressive society but also help ensure the highest quality of life in Hampton Roads”. Jana Gordon community affairs Coordinator Wavy-TV/ WVBT-TV

17. Any unusual features/facts about the media organization we should know about?In this market, WAVY –TV is the first station to broadcast in color, the first to utilize a helicopter to gather news and the first station to make the switch to high- definition. And the first to broadcast news at 5am

18. Recommendations More community service programs