Category Archives: News

The ethics folks at Poynter have some suggestions. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

Poynter Sensemaking Summit   As a journalist, you are bombarded by press releases, studies and political announcements. You need help sorting through what is real, what is noise and what is flat-out deception.   The Poynter Institute is offering a half-day workshop to help you ask key questions that will... - MORE -

Ever been told to “produce up” a story? Here are some great tips from a veteran TV news pro in the Pacific Northwest. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

His name is Gabriel Sherman. You’ve probably never heard of him. But as the Washington Post points out, he has done fantastic reporting on how Gretchen Carlson brought down Roger Ailes. And he says the story’s not over. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

Through the generosity of the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation, four scholarships are available to students enrolled in broadcasting-related educational programs at one of the state’s institutions of higher learning. The application process is straightforward and uncomplicated. Learn how to apply here. Broadcasters, if you know of a student who... - MORE -

Here’s the official news release: WBA Foundation to Sponsor U.S. Senate Debate Madison – The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2016 U.S. Senate debate between incumbent U.S. Senator Ron Johnson and Democratic challenger Russ Feingold will be held on Friday, October 14th in the Green... - MORE -

Here’s part two of a great column regarding broadcasters’ use of political jargon. Well worth the few minutes it takes to read it. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

Sort of a long, brainy analysis of media covering media, but there are some interesting nuggets in this piece in New York Magazine (NYT). Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

You’ll need to read carefully to determine what “record size” really means, but the latest numbers for TV and radio newsroom staff size are here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

Paul Greely of TV NewsCheck has a very interesting column about the Proof-of-Performance promo run by WEAU-TV after severe weather hit the state earlier this month. Read it here. Posted by Tim Morrissey  ... - MORE -