Monthly Archives: November 2021

TV group uses technology to promote best practices

From MushyTaters on Morguefile Cronkite News Lab recently profiled the technology being used by Tegna to promote best practices in writing headlines and copy for the web. One highlighted innovation is the “story strength meter” which rates the quality of your story on numerous variables, like length, SEO, and related story links. This happens... - MORE -

Wisconsin Public Radio names new news fellows

Wisconsin Public Radio’s (WPR) latest reporting fellows reflect a continuing commitment to providing opportunities for underrepresented and early career journalists. This year WPR is pleased to welcome Lee Ester News Fellow Diane Bezucha and Second Century News Fellow Christine Hatfield. Bezucha was a high school teacher in California and a... - MORE -

RTDNA appeals for right to record police

RTDNA The RTDNA is pushing an effort to clarify the right to record the work of law enforcement officers. Here’s more from RTDNA Executive Director Dan Shelley: RTDNA’s ongoing effort to ensure all Americans, including all journalists, have an unambiguous right lawfully to record the activity of police moves to a ... - MORE -

Column: Records shed light on board shenanigans

The Natural Resources Board, an all-volunteer body that guides policy for the Department of Natural Resources, is part of Wisconsin’s tradition of open government. The idea to empower volunteers  —  rather than politicians  —  was first proposed in the progressive era by leading conservationists, including Aldo Leopold, who understood that... - MORE -