Category Archives: News

Trenni Kusnierek, a former Brewers sideline reporter, and Alanna Rizzo, a former sports reporter with WISC-TV in Madison, are both nationally-known network sports reporters. Kusnierek now works for ComCastNet in Boston and Rizzo is now a SportsNet LA Dodgers host. They are among the high-profile female sportscasters interviewed for this ... - MORE -

Some good questions brought up in this article on Poynter. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

Here’s a great column about election clichés that broadcast news writers never seem to be able to shake. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

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The Radio-TV Digital News Association is working to get audio from U.S. Supreme Court Justices in a more timely fashion. Read about it here. WBA Newsroom also has a section devoted to explaining the rules regarding cameras and microphones in Wisconsin courtrooms. You can find that section here.... - MORE -

This thought-provoking article from Nieman Journalism Lab discusses the use of higher-order analytics in driving newsroom editorial strategy. In this new age of multi-platform journalism, many masters must be served: the station’s website, the station’s and your personal social media platforms; and, last but not least, your viewing or listening... - MORE -

In the wake of pushback from clean government and journalism organizations, principally the RTDNA, the Indiana legislature is re-thinking a bill to keep police video secret. Read about it here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

A blog that follows college radio all over the nation says WSUM-FM at UW-Madison is the best college radio station in America. Read about it here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

You’ll need to act before noon Wednesday. This is a really worthwhile event for all students of broadcasting. Read about it here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

He made his mark as a pioneer in the farm broadcasting business in both television and radio in Wisconsin. Les Leonard has passed on; his WBA Hall of Fame video is here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -