Category Archives: News

If you know that a sales tax increase from 4 percent to 5 percent is a 25 percent increase, not a 1 percent increase (it’s a one percentage point increase), you might not have to worry about “data Journalism”. You have a decent understanding of data and math.  More and... - MORE -

You may not agree with Claudia Lamb’s point of view, or her analysis of what happened in the radio broadcasting business, but the multiple-award-winning former head of KGO-AM’s news operation has some very interesting things to say. Read it here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

Joanne Stevens has been successfully writing news for a long time, and she shares a quick but important tip here. Did you know the WBA Newsroom has a special section for journalism and broadcasting students, to give them an opportunity to share their work and get observations from people “in... - MORE -

A bonanza for Fox News Channel, which eclipsed even ESPN in the ratings. The Politico article is here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

Mike Cavender, executive director of the Radio-TV Digital News Association, has some observations about the President’s remarks last night. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

It may well be a part of your station’s website – so-called “native advertising”, which is ad copy dressed up as journalism. RTDNA has just come out with a new set of guidelines regarding native advertising. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

It seems there are more and more stories like this one coming every day, where reporters are denied access to public records, or the custodians of public records engage in unlawful activity to keep public records secret. The WBA Newsroom has a special section devoted to explaining Wisconsin’s Open Meetings... - MORE -

Details are here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

This right, like so many others regarding open records, is under attack not just in Wisconsin but in other states as well.  Here’s an example. Posted by Tim Morrissey  ... - MORE -

Pro Publica is offering a chance for student journalists to attend the National Association of Hispanic Journalists or the National Association of Black Journalists through a scholarship. This article has details on how to apply. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -