If you’re using cliches like these in your news writing, take a moment and read this column. “You’ll be glad you did”, as so many cliche-ridden ads have told us….
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Not surprisingly, Fox led the pack, with a huge Republican-leaning audience; MSNBC was a distant second, with mainly Democratic-leaning voters.
The numbers are here.
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A bill has once again been introduced to allow the use of cameras in the Supreme Court. Read the latest here.
There is a special section of the WBA Newsroom site that explains Wisconsin’s laws regarding cameras and microphones in the courtroom. You can find it here.
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“Journalism requires more than merely reporting remarks, claims or comments. Journalism verifies, provides relevant context, tells the rest of the story and acknowledges the absence of important additional information.” One of the many forceful sentences in this column from the incoming RTDNA Chair.
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That’s the name of this column from RTDNA executive director Mike Cavender, as the battle rages on between the media and the President-elect.
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Reporters in the field are being asked to do more with less support, and the “solo standup” is becoming more common. If you have a few moments, this tutorial will provide some useful tips on doing it all by yourself while reporting on location. The site (RTDNA) will ask for... - MORE -
Here are some thoughts on that topic from Ricardo Bilton, writing for the Nieman Lab for Journalism at Harvard.
There is a special section of the WBA Newsroom site devoted to getting reporters up to speed on media law in Wisconsin. You can find it here.Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -
Anchors and meteorologists are frequently tasked to use Facebook live. More and more, reporters are using Facebook live, and here are some useful tips.Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -
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