Free media. Freemies. That’s what we are to the candidates, who separate news media from paid media – advertising. We’re free, advertising isn’t. At least that seems to be the mindset, and it’s apparently as true now as it was a few decades ago.
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This article takes a few minutes to read, but you’ll finish with a far better understanding of how to interpret political polls.
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Ed Hinshaw was a powerful force in Wisconsin broadcast journalism for many years. He passed away Saturday, Oct. 1. Here is a link to his profile page from the WBA Foundation Hall of Fame.
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The article is from the group “Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting”, and it clearly points out why euphemisms like “officer-involved shooting” are worse than cop-speak and police blotter writing. Read it here.
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Here’s an interesting look back at some of the ways news was gathered back in the day. It explains why a radio reporter’s news kit always included alligator clips. But it doesn’t mention that we also carried a bunch of dimes around, too – to feed the nearest pay phone,... - MORE -
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