Introducing Tribute Spotlights: A New Era of Memorialization on Local TV

For decades, newspaper obituaries played a crucial role in notifying communities of a passing and providing space for remembrance. However, with the decline of print media, that tradition has faded—leaving a gap in how families share their loved ones' stories. Tribute Spotlights brings that legacy into the digital age, ensuring that memories are shared beyond private online spaces and into the public sphere.

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How It Works

• Families submit a tribute: A personalized, visually engaging announcement honoring their loved one.
• Local TV stations broadcast the tribute: The segment airs twice daily for up to 10 days, ensuring maximum reach.
• Funeral homes strengthen their role in the community: Each broadcast prominently features the funeral home’s branding, reinforcing their role as trusted partners in remembrance.
• Families receive a lasting keepsake: Every Tribute Spotlight is digitally preserved, allowing families to revisit and share it with future generations.

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Why This Matters

"With the decline of newspapers, families have lost a way to share news of a death with the entire community and tell the story of their loved one through the obituary,” says Courtney Gould Miller, President of Commercial Markets at Tribute Technology. “Tribute Spotlights broadcasts the deaths in the community and the event information, reminding the public of the value of commemorating lives lived and increasing attendance at the funeral."

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Preserving Legacies in a Changing World

At Chptr, we’re dedicated to preserving stories in meaningful, lasting ways. Tribute Spotlights expands memorialization beyond traditional formats, ensuring that every life story has the opportunity to be told, shared, and remembered.‍

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Now available nationwide. Learn how you can bring Tribute Spotlights to your community:

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