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Digital Broadcasters Help Keep Hawai‘i Informed
MARCH 10, 2021
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“What makes Star-Ad- vertiser stand out and so incredible is that it’s been around for so long,” shares Cayabyab, a Kaua‘i girl and Kamehameha Schools grad- uate. “They’re doing a great job of putting our sports, news and entertainment up through digital platforms be- cause they have such a huge following. And, social me- dia has become a huge thing in everyone’s lives.”
day at 3 p.m. on Star News Live, giving spectators a quick look into the top arti- cles from Honolulu Star-Ad- vertiser’s website. The pa- per’s editors ensure each piece of information remains credible, accurate and fair — further perpetuating the me- dia company’s dedication to ethical journalism.
also doing something for the state. That’s what makes me feel good about my day; I’m posting but I also have a pur- pose for doing it.”
“Everyone is on social media now,” says Cayabyab. “When they see these short videos or news segments, it’s efficient and also easier to watch.
“The CO2 RUN DWN con- ceptually is a news show bringing the viewers nation- wide sports in a cool and fun way with me being me, which is high-energy, funny, positive and experienced,” shares Owens, a former University of Hawai‘i foot- ball standout and Canadi- an Football League great. “We wanted to have more
road, in the huddle, it’s invaluable expe- rience that you just can’t get every day.”
(Above and left) Chad Owens hosts The CO2 RUN DWN at 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. SCREENSHOT COURTESY HONOLULU STARADVERTISER
The same goes for Ow- ens, whose larger-than-life personality lends itself to an engaging program three times a week.
“I get to do what I love,” adds the digital news spe- cialist. “Not only do I feel like I’ m doing something with my platforms, but I’ m
fun with it and bring a different energy to the delivery of it. Expect sports story highlights from local and national teams, as well as inter- views with the state’s stellar athletes — and even some notable pros like former NBA player Matt Barnes.
Honolulu Star-Ad- vertiser has been an innovator in the new
media for quite some time, launching TV show and podcast It’s a Hawai‘i Thing with hosts Lanai Tabura and Brook Lee in June 2020, fol- lowed by Spotlight Hawai‘i and COVID-19 Care Con- versation — both featuring moderators Yunji de Nies and Ryan Kalei Tsuji — shortly thereafter. It’s also added to its cadre of content with Ha- waiian culture program Cul- turised Podcast featuring host Makani Tabura, and Wine & ... with advanced sommelier Chris Ramelb, Moani Hara and Hali‘a Parish.
“I think it’s a great idea for them to expand into the dig- ital platforms,” says Owens.
“It’s where most people live today. But print media still has its places and people, but they are on trend and making the right moves.”
Catch Cayabyab on Star News Live at 3 pm. Mon-
days-Fridays, and tune in for Owens’ The CO2 RUN DWN at 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Find it all on Ins- tagram, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter (@staradvertiser).
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(Top and above) Kiana Cayabyab hosts Star News Live at 3 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. SCREENSHOT COURTESY HONOLULU STARADVERTISER
“My background as a pro athlete pretty much is the background of this show,” he adds. “Being
in the locker rooms, on the
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For now, Cayabyab and Owens are working from home to uphold social dis- tancing measures — mak- ing good use of Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s digital platform process by turning their humble abodes into studios that reach thousands and thousands of viewers every week.
Cayabyab, formerly with ABC7, Fox Sports and NFL Sunday, breaks down about five news stories each week-