FeaturedJanuary 17 2019

Alexa wants to sound like a newscaster

Amazon’s Alexa has a new skill that makes it possible for the smart speaker to read news with a newscaster’s voice. It’s another sign that more people are counting on their smart speakers to get their news. Is your newsroom providing content on smart speakers?... - MORE -

Facebook wants to support local news

Facebook made an announcement yesterday saying that it wants to do more to support local news. “We heard one consistent answer: people want more local news, and local newsrooms are looking for more support. That’s why today we’re announcing an expanded effort around local news in the years ahead.” Read ... - MORE -

Consider deleting your hold tweets

If you’ve been on Twitter a long time, like before you got a full time job as a journalist, you might want to consider deleting your old tweets. That’s according to two journalists who did just that. They said that given the scrutiny put on journalists these days, your... - MORE -

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Wisconsin Name and Place Pronunciation Guide

How do you pronounce “Oconomowoc”? If you say it wrong, you’ll be laughed at! “Shawano” is often mispronounced. Is “Rio” pronounced “rye-oh” or “ree-oh”? Veteran Wisconsin broadcast journalist Jackie Johnson has put together a site that features correct pronunciation for every Wisconsin county, city, town, and village. You’ll never have... - MORE -

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