Category Archives: News

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 -

Here’s a quick and easy read about the growth problems Twitter is having. Lots of people seem to be saying they “don’t understand” it. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

This article from Forbes Magazine is not specific to broadcasting, but it makes good points nevertheless.  Most reporters will be guilty of #9 (social media addiction), but that’s only because so many use Twitter to get their stories out and follow developing news. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

A House committee has approved more rules regarding micro-drones. Read about it here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

Just a reminder – you have very little time left to enter. Here’s a link. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

You’ve just posted a breaking story to your station’s Facebook page and BAM – you realize there’s a horrible typo in the headline. Or the “Breaking News” graphic that was supposed to accompany the story turns out to be a different graphic when you hit “Post”. The fixes for these... - MORE -