About Neighborhood TV
Neighborhood TV brings you Really Local news, entertainment, sports, and lifestyle content from your neighborhood. We focus on the things you do, the places you go, and the news that affects you every day. Come back often for stories from your community that actually make a difference in your life.
Content
Mark
Neerman
Neerman
Head of Content, Neighborhood TV
Mark Neerman is a leader of content and marketing strategy covering communities across the country. He was last Vice President and News Director for CBS News Bay Area in San Francisco. He has also lead teams in Miami, Las Vegas, and Louisville. In San Francisco, Neerman and his team of innovators launched CBSN Bay Area, a 24-hour streaming service and built it into a company leader within CBS. In Las Vegas, he returned KSNV News3 to market dominance by building a multi-platform newsroom and was promoted to corporate news leadership, overseeing 8 stations. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism and is a member of the Nevada Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Mark grew up in Greensboro, North Carolina and got his start at WRAL-TV in Raleigh.
Christian
Jennings
Jennings
Atlanta Executive Producer, Host
Christian Jennings oversees Neighborhood TV's team of content producers in North Metro Atlanta. She also hosts Neighborhood TV's Southeast stream. Christian conducts in-depth interviews with community leaders and produces exclusive news, lifestyle, and entertainment content. Christian has been with the Cox Media Group since 2018 when she joined WSB-TV as a general assignment reporter. She is an award-winning journalist with 15 years of reporting and anchoring experience at stations in Albany, New Orleans and Mobile. She now lives in Roswell, GA with her husband and daughter.
Leah
Sanders
Sanders
Charlotte Executive Producer, Host
Leah Sanders oversees Neighborhood TV's team of content producers covering Charlotte. She is a veteran of news and entertainment programming with the last 18 years as Senior Producer for NBC/E! Entertainment. Prior to that she worked as a news anchor, reporter, and producer for network affiliates around the US, including Raleigh, North Carolina. From the Academy Awards to national, regional, and local news, she has covered it all. Leah holds a master's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Cameron
McCreight
McCreight
Atlanta Content Producer
Cameron McCreight is responsible for on-air interviewing, reporting, and content creation for Neighborhood TV's North Metro Atlanta stream. Cameron's feature segments are Pet of the Week and Music in the Metro. She is a graduate of The University of Mississippi with a degree in Journalism. Prior to Neighborhood TV she gained promotions experience while working at Audacy, Inc. In her free time, she loves to travel and see live music. Cameron lives in Midtown Atlanta and grew up in Marietta.
Brittany
Tenenbaum
Tenenbaum
Atlanta Content Producer
Brittany Tenenbaum is a creative and agile on-air interviewer, reporter, and content creator for Neighborhood TV's North Metro Atlanta zone. She previously worked with WSB-TV Channel 2 within their Local Programming Department, as well as NBC Universal in New York City. Brittany is a graduate of Indiana University. She loves traveling and lives in Chamblee, Georgia.
Cedra
Mayfield
Mayfield
Atlanta Content Producer
Cedra Mayfield got her start as a politics and government affairs reporter in Michigan after graduating from Grand Valley State University. She has since worked as a reporter and anchor in Cleveland and Louisville before moving to Atlanta. She spent several years producing and delivering national traffic reports as an anchor and producer for iHeart Media's Total Traffic Network before becoming a litigation reporter with ALM Media's Law.com.
Chriss
Knight
Knight
Atlanta Content Producer
Born and raised in Northeast Georgia, Chriss Knight is an award-winning journalist now profiling “Historic Downtowns†on Neighborhood TV. She has more than 20 years of experience covering New Orleans, Omaha, Lincoln and Jackson, TN. Chriss is a graduate of Georgia State University. She loves spending time with her husband and daughter on their farm in Banks County. Chriss is an avid equestrian, riding and showing her horse, Bacchus.
Lauren
Blankenship
Blankenship
Charlotte Content Producer
Lauren Blankenship is a content producer for our Charlotte region. Lauren joined Neighborhood TV after serving as Editor for three hometown newspapers in Louisiana. Lauren knows how to find and deliver the stories that matter the most. A Louisiana native, Lauren got a degree in film from Nicholls State University.
Jessica
Willis
Willis
Charlotte Content Producer
Jessica Willis is a veteran of local news now covering the neighborhoods north of Charlotte. Jessica started her career at KXAS in Fort Worth, Texas. Her others stops in television include Amarillo, Houston, Charleston and Columbia, South Carolina. In her role as Executive Producer at WIS TV, she won an Emmy for the news special ‘Heartbreak and Hope After Covid.' Jessica graduated from Howard Payne University with a degree in Radio/TV and Journalism.
Michael
Barrett
Barrett
Charlotte Content Producer
Michael Barrett has more than two decades of experience working as a reporter and editor at community and daily newspapers across North Carolina. Most recently, Michael spent 14 years covering the Charlotte region at the Gaston Gazette in Gastonia. He was named Gatehouse Media's Newswriter of the Year in 2015. Michael holds a bachelor's degree in English from East Carolina University in Greenville. He lives with his family in Charlotte.
Sherí
Taylor
Taylor
Charlotte Content Producer
Sherí Taylor brings more than two decades of experience in both radio and television as a traffic reporter, morning show co-host and Director of Operations for Metro Networks/Westwood One. She was named Personality of the Year in 2018 and 2023 for her radio show on Magic 98.9 by the South Carolina Broadcasters Association. Sherí is a native of South Carolina and a proud graduate of Clemson University with a Degree in English and Theatre. She lives in Charlotte with her two children.
Laresa
Thompson
Thompson
Charlotte Content Producer
Laresa Thompson is a Tarheel native with more than two decades of broadcast and communications experience. She has held a variety of roles including serving as the Morning Co-Host at WCCB, The Charlotte’s CW network, as well as a producer for WCNC-TV (Charlotte) and WFMY News 2 (Greensboro).
Laresa was recognized as one of the Top Women of Excellence by Radio One (2016). She loves the Charlotte community and emcees and hosts for organizations with causes she is passionate about.
Laresa was raised in Greensboro, NC and earned a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from N.C. A&T State University.
Sales
Amanda
Gedman
Gedman
Account Executive
Amanda Gedman
Account Executive
Amanda Gedman is an Account Executive in Atlanta with Neighborhood TV. With a Degree from Valdosta State University, she has spent her professional life working in a myriad of industries. From teaching to franchise consulting, as well as radio sales. Amanda uses her experience to her advantage when providing insight to clients.
Most recently, Amanda worked with Cumulus Media group, piecing together multi-channel solutions for some of the most-loved brand names in Atlanta. Audio, streaming, and experiential content for small businesses is her specialty
Most recently, Amanda worked with Cumulus Media group, piecing together multi-channel solutions for some of the most-loved brand names in Atlanta. Audio, streaming, and experiential content for small businesses is her specialty
Ashley
Han
Han
Account Executive
Ashley Han
Account Executive
Born and raised in Alpharetta, GA, Ashley has enjoyed watching the city she grew up in grow and flourish. She enjoys trying out new restaurants that pop up and finding new things to do in the North Metro Atlanta area. In her current role, she is able to assist the businesses within her community to grow in success by enhancing their marketing and exposure.
Emily
Fox
Fox
Account Executive
Emily Fox
Account Executive
Emily Fox is an Account Executive in Charlotte for NeighborhoodTV. She lives in Waxhaw, NC with her husband and stepson. She is a sales professional with over 10 years of experience specializing in lead generation, customer success, client relations, and cold calling. She has an extensive background in out- of- home and online advertising sales. She has worked for companies like Adams Outdoor Advertising, Canopy and helped multiple local businesses with their marketing strategies. She is looking forward to curating new ideas as well as expanding the footprint.
Jeannine
Dodson
Dodson
Charlotte Sales Manager
Jeannine Dodson
Charlotte Sales Manager
Jeannine Dodson, a Michigan native with a communications degree from Northwood University, has dedicated her career to sales and marketing. Her journey began as a General Manager at Comcast Cable Advertising in Michigan, where she spent a decade. Dodson later assumed the role of General Manager at Adams Outdoor Advertising in two Michigan locations, achieving remarkable success. She was then promoted to lead Adams' flagship operation in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she served for 19 years and received the company's Wings Award for fiscal excellence. Notably, she played a key role as president of the Outdoor Advertising Association of North Carolina and contributed to various boards, including Dress for Success, the "Reading Buddies" program at Charlotte/Mecklenburg Libraries, and the Charlotte Regional Partnership.
Kendall
Craig
Craig
Account Executive
Kendall Craig
Account Executive
Kendall Craig is an Account Executive for Neighborhood TV. She is a graduate of the University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a degree in business analytics and marketing. She was an intern with Cox Media Group for the summer of 2022 working with the sales department and creating content for Neighborhood TV.
Leiah
Crowther
Crowther
Account Executive
Leiah Crowther
Account Executive
Leiah is an Account Executive in Charlotte, North Carolina. She currently lives in South Charlotte with her husband, their son and dog. They moved from Chicago in 2017 where Leiah attended school at DePaul University focusing on Sales and Advertising. Leiah has held various regional and national sales roles selling digital media solutions for companies like Groupon, MaxPoint and Ibotta. Leiah thrives in fostering long-term client relationships and crafting tailored solutions that align with client's business objectives. Her expertise lies in leveraging emerging technologies, optimizing ad campaigns, and staying ahead of industry trends to deliver impactful results for clients. She looks forward to helping local businesses in Charlotte leverage the NTV platform.
Wendy
Dressel
Dressel
Account Executive
Wendy Dressel
Account Executive
Wendy has worked in sales and marketing for over 20 years and has worked with some of the largest media companies in the world. Her experience with video, social media, digital, print, and television has given her a competitive edge in the marketing world. Her leadership experience has benefited her team in reaching their goals through motivation and inspiration. She has had the pleasure of working in top markets like San Francisco, Atlanta, and Palm Beach. She is a licensed real estate agent and loves playing tennis in a women's league. In addition, she loves traveling and is an avid photographer. Most of her time is spent with her husband carting their 10-year-old son to his sporting events including travel baseball, ice hockey, and football. She is his biggest fan! In addition, her family has a Dalmatian named Houdini who loves to disappear.
