John Walls
John Walls joined CTIA-The Wireless Association® in 2004, assuming the position of Vice President, Public Affairs. Walls' primary responsibilities are supervising external and internal communications, which include the association’s web site, www.ctia.org, as well as the efforts of its research and creative staff. He also serves as Treasurer of the Wireless Foundation.
Prior to his joining CTIA, Walls was a television news and sports anchor for nearly 25 years, most recently anchoring the evening newscasts for NBC-affiliate KJRH-TV in Tulsa, Oklahoma from 2000 to 2004. Walls was a member of the original anchor team for Fox Sports Net and was based in Los Angeles from 1996 to 2000. He has also served as Sports Director for three television stations, including from 1984 to 1996 for KTUL-TV and KOTV in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He began his broadcasting career in 1978 at WWVU-TV, a PBS affiliate, in Morgantown, West Virginia before serving as host of the syndicated television program, “PM Magazine” in Texas. Walls has received numerous awards for his work in broadcasting, notably Regional News Emmys for his reporting on methamphetamine in Oklahoma and his on-location anchoring of the Timothy McVeigh execution.
Walls graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Habitat for Humanity
Matt DeTura, in our general counsel department, nominated Habitat for Humanity. To donate to Habitat for Humanity, text “BUILD” to 25383. He said: Donating to Habitat for Humanity is about more than money – it’s also about giving time, work, and sweat. That’s why I’ve enjoyed building with them so much. There’s nothing that approaches [...]
Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is today’s nonprofit, nominated by Campbell Massie, who is in the Public Affairs Department. To donate $10 to Autism Speaks, text “AUTISM” to 25383. She said: Autism Speaks is a great organization that supports those autism and their families. On top of offering resources and information, they fund research and advocate on behalf [...]
CTIA Donating $100 to Our Staff’s Favorite Nonprofits
As part of CTIA’s Philanthropy and Wireless Focus for December’s Wonder of Wireless (WOW), CTIA will donate $100 in honor of any CTIA staff member as long as s/he sent us: 100 words or less on why the organization is important organization’s name, the keyword and short code Throughout the month, we’ll publish some of [...]
December WOW Wireless Lifesaver: Florida Girl Keeps Brother Safe During Burglary
Home alone with her little brother, Alexis Stannis of Pompano Beach, Florida heard someone trying to break into her home through a window. She quickly grabbed her brother and her cellphone, locked her bedroom door, hid in the closet and called 911. The police came in time to arrest three teens, including one armed with [...]
December WOW Wireless at Work: Mobile App Boosts Rural America
Many U.S. rural towns find economic development challenging, but West Virginia University started a mobile application pilot project that might help these small towns with their path to long-term sustainability. Mobile Main Street, a free open-source community mobile publishing tool developed by WVU students, is helping merchants and other attractions in Tucker County, WV, utilize [...]
December WOW Policy Point: Philanthropy Goes Mobile
As Americans go mobile, we’re doing everything on the go, including making donations. This month’s Policy Point takes a look at how nonprofit organizations are using text messages to garner donations using short codes, which also attracts younger donors. For nonprofits that are interested in a mobile campaign, CTIA offers best practices to make the [...]
December WOW Insider Interview: Utilizing Mobile in Emergencies
American Red Cross Chief Information Officer John Crary discusses how the nonprofit organization is using mobile to better respond daily and in emergency situations to those in need as well as to broadcast important safety information. Since wireless technology is something that most Americans are used to relying on, Crary says it’s important the Red [...]
The Five Stages of Losing a Smartphone PSA
To help consumers, CTIA and its members developed a public service announcement (PSA) video, which serves as a funny reminder to use their smartphones’ features and apps to remote lock, track and wipe if the devices are lost or stolen. Learn more at http://beforeyouloseit.org For the uncensored PG version, watch this one:
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