The Radio-TV Digital News Association is working to get audio from U.S. Supreme Court Justices in a more timely fashion. Read about it here.
WBA Newsroom also has a section devoted to explaining the rules regarding cameras and microphones in Wisconsin courtrooms. You can find that section here.
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This thought-provoking article from Nieman Journalism Lab discusses the use of higher-order analytics in driving newsroom editorial strategy. In this new age of multi-platform journalism, many masters must be served: the station’s website, the station’s and your personal social media platforms; and, last but not least, your viewing or listening audience.
Back in the day, your on-air performance was the only way your product was judged: what came out of the radio speaker or what was shown on the TV screen. Those were the days when what some call “Capital J Journalism” ruled: it was all about getting the news, getting it right, and getting it on the air. There were no social media gods to be appeased; your station’s news ratings depended on the stories you covered and how they were presented on-mike or on-camera.
If nothing else, this article from Nieman Lab highlights the changes that have come to broadcast newsrooms in just the last decade or so.
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In the wake of pushback from clean government and journalism organizations, principally the RTDNA, the Indiana legislature is re-thinking a bill to keep police video secret. Read about it here.
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A blog that follows college radio all over the nation says WSUM-FM at UW-Madison is the best college radio station in America. Read about it here.
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You’ll need to act before noon Wednesday. This is a really worthwhile event for all students of broadcasting. Read about it here.
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He made his mark as a pioneer in the farm broadcasting business in both television and radio in Wisconsin. Les Leonard has passed on; his WBA Hall of Fame video is here.
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Here’s a quick and easy read about the growth problems Twitter is having. Lots of people seem to be saying they “don’t understand” it.
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This article from Forbes Magazine is not specific to broadcasting, but it makes good points nevertheless. Most reporters will be guilty of #9 (social media addiction), but that’s only because so many use Twitter to get their stories out and follow developing news.
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A House committee has approved more rules regarding micro-drones. Read about it here.
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Just a reminder – you have very little time left to enter. Here’s a link. Posted by Tim Morrissey
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