Category Archives: News

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 -

The RTDNA is giving this year’s Paul White Award to Charlie Rose. Read about it here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

North Carolina cops now have them. But to see any of what they record, you’ll need a court order. The RTDNA and other organizations are trying to let some sunshine in. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

It always seemed to me that reporters used jargon for one of two reasons – either they were too lazy to translate it to common English, or they were trying to impress their peers with their knowledge of the arcane jargon of the political class. An RTDNA contributor, veteran reporter,... - MORE -

The vaunted journalistic ethics organization today has re-purposed a piece from a couple years ago to help journalists understand what is and what isn’t plagiarism. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -