WSPA-TV
WSPA-TV is a CBS-affiliated television station serving the Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville-Anderson market. Licensed to Spartanburg, South Carolina, WSPA-TV has been providing news, weather, sports, and entertainment programming to the region since its inception in 1956. WSPA is owned by Nexstar Media Group and operates under the brand '7 News'. The station is known for its local news coverage, including breaking news, investigative journalism, and community affairs. With a focus on the Carolinas and northeastern Georgia, WSPA-TV also offers a variety of syndicated and network programming to meet the diverse interests of its audience.
When pitching WSPA-TV, it is critical to focus on local relevance. Highlighting how your story ties into the local community of the Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville-Anderson area can significantly increase the likelihood of coverage. Ensure your pitch is succinct and provides clear local news value, human interest elements, or community impact. Visual aids, background information, and contact details for relevant spokespersons can also aid in catching the newsroom's interest. Understanding the station’s schedule and planning ahead for timely angles around planned events or issues of local importance can further enhance your pitch’s attractiveness.
