Category Archives: News

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 -

Can it be ten years? It is. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

The 2016 WBA Awards Gala will be held on Saturday night, May 6th, 2017, again at the Marriott Hotel and Convention Center in Middleton. There’s great food, terrific service and an elegant atmosphere. This year the theme of the Gala will be “The Great Gatsby,” giving you lots of opportunity... - MORE -

The law is evolving on this topic in many states. The Supreme Court may get involved. The latest is here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

Al Tomkins dissects the decision-making process Chicago TV stations had to make regarding a live Facebook stream of brutal torture. Read it here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

One of the many interesting questions posed in this column, written by a Journalist who has recently talked with fellow reporters from other countries. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

You’ll find a lot of familiar names on this list. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

In his monthly column for Wisconsin Watch, FOI champion Bill Lueders details one incident where police are still refusing to release video of a police shooting that resulted in a death. The WBANewsroom site has a special section devoted to Wisconsin’s evolving laws regarding Open Meetings and Open Records. You... - MORE -

Another great column from a veteran RTDNA contributor about a shopworn cliche. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -