Category Archives: News

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 -

Here’s the first part in a series from RTDNA containing tips for radio or print reporters who now have to shoot video to go with their stories for the web. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

Some worthwhile suggestions from veteran journalist Al Tompkins. Well worth the few moments it takes to read. The story is here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

Here’s a nice, short column that anyone who writes news should read. As the author says, being on deadline is not an excuse for cliché-filled copy. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

At the Student Storytellers section of the WBA Newsroom, you can see and make comments on work being done by the next generation of broadcasters in Wisconsin. Take a moment and browse through the latest additions, and feel free to comment on the work being done by these students. Posted ... - MORE -

The National Center on Disability and Journalism is out with a new style guide to help reporters covering stories involving people with disabilities.  This great reference can be found in a link in this brief article describing the style guide. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -