Monthly Archives: June 2018

This interesting piece for the Nieman Journalism School at Harvard, by reporter Krista Kapralos, brings to life the importance of understanding local context in reporting news stories. What you think something may be, and what it really is, can be two very different things if you don’t understand the local... - MORE -

If so, here are some solid ideas to keep in mind, courtesy of RTDNA. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

Your station’s meteorologists present their information to the audience without a script. They’ve learned how to build a story and engage the viewers. This article from the American Press Institute is must-read material for everyone in TV news. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

As a working journalist, you know better than to rely on Wikipedia for accurate information, because the platform has been hijacked countless times by people who have an axe to grind. Usually the Wikipedia editors are quick to catch this stuff. Poynter’s Daniel Funke has a brief article regarding one... - MORE -

Research from the Pew Center sheds some light on how Americans receive, filter, and screen our work product. Find it here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

If you have never attended a WBA Awards Gala, ask someone in your newsroom who’s been to one about their experience. It’s a fun evening with lots of camaraderie, laughter, and applause as you see your peers acknowledged for their exceptional work. Plans are already being made for next spring’s... - MORE -

It’s Summer Conference time – and, if you haven’t downloaded the WBA Member App, you’re missing out on a lot of cool content. Info is here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

Do you see the same Facebook when you use your phone as when you’re using your computer? At least one person believes there’s a difference. Try it out to see if you get the same results. If there really is a difference, what could it mean for broadcasters? Let us... - MORE -