The Kneeland Project

10/30/2025

I'm sharing some very sad news today. 2024 Fellow Des Wingard passed away today, following his battle with cancer. He was just with us in Austin last fall and was such an impactful part of that group.

WSFA 12 News is mourning the loss of our news director, longtime co-worker, and friend, Desmond Wingard.

10/29/2025

Fascinating study from Press Forward on how and why people consume local news. Some interesting take-aways for how you frame your message and how your marketing departments promote it.

10/29/2025

Congratulations to 2024 Fellow Erin Garza. She was just promoted to news director at KEYE in Austin.

Sinclair promotes her from assistant news director to oversee journalism at the CBS affiliate. She takes over from Rob Cartwright, who was named VP of news for WBZ Boston in September.

10/27/2025

Congratulations to 2017 Fellow Victoria Spechko. She's retiring after 26 years at WPDE in Myrtle Beach, SC.

WPDE covers news, sports, weather, and local events in and around the Grand Strand, P*e Dee, and the Border Belt.

10/17/2025

Congratulations to 2025 Fellow Cyndee Speers Hebert. She's now the news director at WTHR in Indianapolis. Cyndee was just in Austin with us in September!

Most recently working as assistant news director, Cyndee Hebert has worked for Channel 13 for more than two decades.

10/09/2025

Another great read from Kneeland board member Jill Geisler!

https://www.hfma.org/leadership/10-questions-that-can-help-you-lead-people-who-are-smarter-than-you/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNUwtlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHi2yNLCqLfXP_LCFKhEyk4qPdjhu4x7gNmlTJme0VBT1Gbby8MXm9NQwA9Jo_aem_beuL85EtJ5C-X0iZ0OibEQ

Wise healthcare leaders exude confidence and humility and aren’t intimidated by colleagues whose expertise surpasses their own.

10/03/2025

Congratulations to 2015 Fellow Alexander Quince! He's the new General Manager at WBNG in Binghampton, NY.

Gray Media has appointed Alexander Quince as the next General Manager of WBNG-TV, its CBS affiliate in Binghamton

10/01/2025

Congratulations to 2018 Fellow Shareef Abul-Ela! He was just promoted to news director at WCNC in Charlotte.

Veteran newsroom executive recognized for pioneering digital innovation and next-generation local news strategies

09/30/2025

Congratulations to 2018 Fellow Raquel Amparo Stuart! She joins several other Kneeland Fellows as a VP of Content at TEGNA.

09/26/2025

Congratulations to 2007 Fellow Mark Zonca. He's the new news director at WPTV in West Palm Beach!

E.W. Scripps has appointed Mark Zonca news director of WPTV, its NBC affiliate in West Palm Beach, Fla., effective Oct. 6. Zonca currently is assistant news director at WFTS, the Scripps ABC affiliate in Tampa.  “Mark will be integral to our focus of listening to our communities and the news team...

09/22/2025

Kneeland's latest Fellows. What an impressive and inspirational group!

09/18/2025

“When watchdogs are weakened, secrecy thrives.” Wendy McMahon delivered a powerful keynote to kick off Kneeland’s 27th year. The right message, at the right time, to the right group. “Strong local journalism equals a strong democracy.”