Annette’s TV Reporter Highlight Reel
Here is a quick promo, highlighting some of my latest work as a TV reporter. All video was shot and…
No. 9: Abortion Doctor Killed
The death of late-term abortion provider, Dr. George Tiller, garnered headlines from across the country. This is a promo features…
No. 10: I-70 Serial Killer
Though many of our cold cases cover unknown stories—we take a look at one famous case. The connection to the…
No. 11: Unidentified woman’s death
This is the story of Miss Molly, a name adopted for an unidentified woman who was left for dead near…
No. 12: We Are The World Remake
Shortly after the Haiti earthquake disaster, 75 celebrities collaborated to remake “We Are The World.”
No. 13: Woman’s mysterious disappearance
I’m not a morbid person. But I love a good, scary promo. Here's the story of a Kansas woman's disappearance--which…
No. 14: A pretty dirty promo
Nothing’s greater than a dirty promo. Fact Finder 12 looks into at large dirt piles stacking up in Wichita by…
No. 15: Kansas boy’s mysterious death
Police investigated the mysterious death of a 3-year-old child. The mother says he fell. The father isn't so sure. Did…
No. 16: Pageant answer fuels scandal
Sex and scandal lead to one saucy promo. Check out this one on a now-infamous former beauty queen.
No. 17: Man Girdle. Enough said.
We only intended to make a short promo for this week’s spot, but with a product like a “Man Girdle,”…
No. 18: Small cars put to test
You see the Mini Cooper and other small cars on the market. Although they're fuel efficient, are the savings worth…
No. 19: An American Idol’s special dedication
American Idol’s Didi Benami made a splash in the Season 9, bringing a fresh, folksy sound to the Fox show.…
Top 20 Promos: Can you spot the celeb in here?
As my contract at my current TV station comes to an end, I’d like to recognize work accomplished throughout my…
New Annette Lawless Web animation
Though creating news packages is quite a thrill, I’ve also gained a big love for promotions. Here's one animation I…
Old gas pumps not engineered for $4 fuel prices
With a shaky economy, mom-and-pop businesses are sinking. But one Milford convenient store is facing a setback due to its…
Manhattan economy rebounds, despite students gone for summer
Although many students are gone for summer, retailers aren't all feeling a pinch. 49 News Reporter Annette Lawless explains how…
‘Sex’ and the Little Apple: Popular HBO film makes splash in Manhattan
For four years, fans have waited for the big-screen debut of Sex and the City: The Movie. The film hit…
What I learned No. 1: Love what you do
I’ve been lucky enough to experience many facets of this business. Read more on the top lesson I learned at…
What I learned No. 2: You matter
While having a one-on-one with one of the most respected journalists in the country, Al Tompkins of the Poynter Institute,…
What I learned No. 3 & 4: Set your goals, needs
While talking with a news director, he asked me where I would like to work. My response? “Wherever the job…