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78 | HARTFORD BUSINESS JOURNAL • OCTOBER 2, 2017 Retrospectives WFSB signed on the air on September 21, 1957, and immediately became one of the most powerful stations in New England. Regarded as one of the finest news and entertainment TV stations in the United States, WFSB has always been, and remains, the number one television station in Connecticut. Originally launched by the Hartford Based Travelers Insurance Company, the station is currently owned and operated by Meredith Broadcasting. Providing the very best in local news, weather and entertainment is the core of the station's mission and goals. When looking for breaking news, current weather conditions, sports scores, entertainment information or lifestyle advice, viewers will find everything they need in one convenient location. WFSB broadcasts more than 40 hours of locally-produced programming on television, while continually keeping the people of Connecticut informed on all platforms, including social media, the Channel 3 app and WFSB.com. WFSB is proud to carry the entire CBS programming schedule. Syndicated programming broadcasts on WFSB include a number of popular and top-rated shows, such as Entertainment Tonight, Inside Edition, Live with Kelly and Ryan and The Dr. Oz Show. WFSB currently employs 153 people and serves the Hartford-New Haven television market. When WFSB first came on the air in 1957, the station broadcast three 15-minute news blocks. "Today, WFSB locally produces more than 40 hours of local news and entertainment programming every week. WFSB started as a broadcaster, but has quickly evolved with technology," said Klarn DePalma, WFSB-TV vice president and general manager. "Aside from being able to consume content on television, news consumers can stay updated on WFSB.com and the WFSB app, along with the station's hugely successful digital platforms on Facebook and Instagram." Community partnerships Throughout the years, WFSB has formed relationships with a wide variety of non-profit partners to benefit communities we serve, according to DePalma. "Giving back is a key component of our grassroots efforts to support organizations and individuals. Susan G. Komen, Alzheimer's Association of Connecticut, The Petit Family Foundation and The Connecticut Mission of Mercy are just a few of the partners WFSB has engaged to support their efforts to better the lives of Connecticut residents and our viewers," he said. "Through the efforts of WFSB, we have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for the Salvation Army and Red Cross for disaster relief." In the coming years, WFSB pledges to continue efforts to be the dominant market leader across all platforms. "We will constantly evolve to better serve the people of Connecticut on-air and online with the most accurate and comprehensive news and entertainment programming and maintain our level of commitment through community support and engagement," said DePalma. Connecticut's Number-One Choice for News WFSB Eyewitness News Address: 333 Capital Blvd., Rocky Hill, CT Phone: 860-728-3333 Web: www.wfsb.com Vice President & General Manager: Klarn DePalma, WFSB-TV