13abc earns Regional Edward R. Murrow award for Excellence in Innovation

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - 13abc is honored to be a recipient of the Regional Edward R. Murrow award for Excellence in Innovation for our digital livestreaming efforts. The Radio Television Digital News Association’s Edward R. Murrow awards are considered among the most prestigious in broadcast and digital news. The RTDNA said it awards the recognition to news organizations that exemplify the importance and impact of journalism as a service to the community and demonstrates technical expertise.

The Action News Now streaming center allows us to connect with our viewers on all of our digital platforms, bringing breaking news, in-depth reporting and digital exclusives to the community in real-time without the same restrictions that come with traditional broadcast television news. It is a privilege to be recognized as as a leader in the digital space. 13abc is now under consideration for a National Murrow Award.

We would like to recognize 13abc’s Josh Croup for his efforts in launching our digital desk in 2021 and expanding the way it has been utilized over the last two years, which included developing the digital exclusive Week in Review newscast and leading his award-winning 2022 election coverage, among other accomplishments. He works as a one-man band to anchor, produce and direct livestreamed segments.

Watch the submission for Excellence in Innovation in the video below. View a playlist of previous Action News Now segments at the link here. To receive push alerts to your phone for live Action News Now segments, download the 13abc news app for iPhone users here and for Android users here.