Frequently Asked Questions

Directions to the WINK News Television Studio

Directions from US 41: Go east on MLK. Left on Palm, which turns into Seaboard. Left on Palm Beach Boulevard. The station, Fort Myers Broadcasting Company, will be about ½ mile on your left - 2824 Palm Beach Boulevard.

Directions from I-75: Take exit 141, SR 80 (Palm Beach Boulevard), head west toward downtown Fort Myers. Follow SR 80 for about 6 miles. Once the road becomes a 2 lane, one-way road (flashing yellow lights) the station will be on your left – Fort Myers Broadcasting Company.



How can I get a video copy of a news segment?
To obtain a video copy of a news segment, you may contact:

News Video Service
www.newsvideoservice.com
800-419-6397 (toll free)

or

Flame Productions in Fort Myers
www.flamepro.com
Monday through Friday (239) 939-1614



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How do I submit an event to the Event Calendar?
Click on the EVENTS tab. There is a button to SUBMIT EVENTS.



Birthday Babies
Follow these easy directions to call attention to a special birthday during WINK News This Morning:
Please mail or drop off pictures of the person having the birthday. Be sure to include the name and age (if you want everyone to know) of the birthday celebrant along with the names of those sending the congratulations. If you want the photos returned, please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Mail to the following address:

Birthday Babies
WINK-TV
2824 Palm Beach Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33916

Please make sure that we get the pictures at least two days before the actual day of the announcement.

We do not re-air Birthday Babies, so please do not forget to set your VCR!

How do I get a news anchor / meteorologist to come speak to our group?
To request WINK Talent to speak to your group, please contact them directly via their email address. (see NEWS TEAM page). Be sure to include the time and location of the event, the name of the group and about how many will be attending the function. If you have a specific topic you would like covered, it would be helpful to include that also.



Who do I talk to when my favorite CBS show is off the air because of a National News Event?
Interruptions of CBS Network Programming for News Events are determined by CBS News. If you have questions about CBS News interruptions you can call CBS Audience Services at 212-975-4321 or email audsvcs@cbs.com.



How do I contact CBS in New York?

CBS Television Network
51 West 52nd Street
New York, NY 10019

212-975-3247 – CBS Audience Services
or via email at audsvcs@cbs.com


Who do I talk to when CBS Sports does not show the game that I want?

NFL Football:

Teams for NFL Games aired throughout the country are set by the NFL and CBS. Teams are determined on a regional basis, based on the location of the television station and what teams are playing on a certain day. CBS airs American Football Conference Teams.

You can write the National Football League:
280 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017

OR

CBS Television Network:
51 West 52nd Street
New York, NY 10019

College Football:

SEC Football Games are determined by CBS and the Southeastern Conference.

College Basketball:

Teams for NCAA Basketball Games are determined by the NCAA and CBS. WINK-TV can request a game change on regional games but cannot determine what game will be aired. To contact CBS, call 212-975-4321 (CBS Audience Services) or contact WINK-TV Programming Department at 239-338-4329.



Where do I send a story idea or press release?
Email: assignments@winktv.com
Fax: 239-338-4383
Phone: 239-334-8247



Who do I contact if I need additional information from an advertisement that I saw run on WINK-TV?
You may contact the Sales Department at 239-338-4321 or via email at sales@winktv.com. The more information that you can provide – the day, time, program – where you saw the commercial run, the more likely that we will be able to assist you.



What is the phone number for...?
General TV Station 239-334-1111
TV Sales Department 239-338-4321
Assignment Desk 239-334-8247
Meridian Broadcasting 239-337-2346




Where do I send a PSA?
Please mail tape to:
WINK-TV - ATTN: PSA Department
2824 Palm Beach Blvd
Fort Myers, Florida 33916
Format: Beta-SP



What is the mailing address for WINK-TV?
2824 Palm Beach Boulevard
Fort Myers, Florida 33916-1590



Who are the WINK Department Heads?
General Manager Wayne Simons
wayne.simons@winktv.com
National Sales Manager Jesse Daniels
jesse.daniels@winktv.com
Local Sales Manager Roberta Voelker
roberta.voelker@winktv.com
Programming Director Greg Stetson
greg.stetson@winktv.com
Promotions Director Mark Gilson
mark.gilson@winktv.com
Production Manager Tim Briggs
tim.briggs@winktv.com
Business Manager Maxine Johnson
maxine.johnson@winktv.com
Traffic Manager Donna Ullio
donna.ullio@winktv.com
Chief Engineer Keith Stuhlmann
keith.stuhlmann@winktv.com




If your question was not answered above or you have a comment you can email web@winknews.com
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