Monthly Archives: May 2017

I’ll admit it’s a pet peeve; news people who don’t know the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Particularly when they’re called on it, and push back with “well it’s never wrong to honor the troops.” Or the mindless happy-talk that serves as a buffer to the next segment,... - MORE -

This is an interesting and relatively short piece from Poynter. Worth reading if your news department engages in fact-checking – or, if you’re just curious. Posted by Tim Morrissey  ... - MORE -

While it’s never inappropriate to honor the men and women who have served in the nation’s armed forces, you should be aware that Memorial Day is a solemn holiday to honor those members of our armed services who have given their life in service to our nation. It is a... - MORE -

RTDNA Condemns Apparent Assault On Journalist WASHINGTON – The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) today strongly condemned the apparent assault of a journalist who was attempting to ask questions of a candidate in today’s special election to fill a Montana congressional seat vacated by former Rep. Ryan Zinke, who... - MORE -

One of the Washington Post’s stories regarding the attack is here. One of the LA Times stories on the incident is here. The Poynter report is here. There are scores of others. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

Odds are your ND’s first name is Michael or Jennifer….and other fascinating facts from the RTDNA’s latest survey. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

A Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter has written a powerful column which not only includes a lot of the “story behind the story” of West Virginia Public News Service reporter Dan Heyman’s arrest, but also includes Heyman’s actual recording as he tried to question HHS Secretary Price at the West Virginia capitol... - MORE -

Some of the conclusions of this very interesting study might surprise you, as to what drives viewers and listeners to generate traffic to your station’s website. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

ProPublica is building regional teams, and has just added to the Illinois operation. Read about it here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

An interesting look behind the scenes at the decision-making process at the New York Times. Read it here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -