Exploring Baltimore and WJZ TV

The video provides an in-depth look at Baltimore, highlighting its rapid growth, diverse economy, cultural heritage, and significant infrastructure projects. It also explores the Baltimore television market, focusing on WJZ's rise to prominence through strategic programming and promotion.

What is one of the key factors contributing to Baltimore's rapid growth?

• Its large population

• Its status as a major seaport

• Its proximity to New York

• Its location as a coastal city

Which industry employs the most people in Baltimore?

• Food processing

• Retail trade

• Transportation equipment manufacturing

• Primary metal working

What percentage of Baltimoreans own their own homes?

• 75%

• 55%

• 65%

• 45%

Which historical figure is Baltimore proud to have been home to?

• Mark Twain

• Edgar Allan Poe

• Walt Whitman

• Emily Dickinson

What is the predicted population of Baltimore in 1980?

• 2,650,000

• 2,000,000

• 3,000,000

• 1,500,000

What is the most ambitious project planned for Baltimore's future?

• A new airport

• A new seaport

• The Charles Center

• A new sports stadium

How many counties does the Baltimore television market cover?

• 25

• 20

• 15

• 10

Which station is the top-ranking television station in Baltimore?

• WMAR TV

• WRC TV

• WBAL TV

• WJZ TV

What type of programming helped WJZ TV gain popularity?

• Reality shows

• Sports events

• Feature films and local personalities

• Documentaries

What is one of the promotional strategies used by WJZ TV?

• Social media campaigns

• Celebrity endorsements

• Billboards and matchbooks

• Radio interviews