Category Archives: News

In response to recent incidents of violence involving broadcast journalists, the following statement was made by NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith: “NAB is gravely concerned by recent incidents of violence directed against broadcast journalists who are covering local news. A cornerstone of American democracy is the right of the... - MORE -

The Madison Chapter of the Society for Professional Journalists is holding a free virtual training session on July 28 to help journalists set mission statements for their beats. In 2019, Megan Garvey led the dozens of reporters in her Southern California newsroom as they, for the first time, set explicit ... - MORE -

The National Association of Broadcasters has a document for broadcasters titled “NAB’s Radio Rules: A Guide to FCC regulations for Radio Stations” that newsrooms and stations might find useful for addressing legal questions. You can hear more about it on the NAB’s recent podcast about the guidebook.... - MORE -

Imagine that a developer has been lobbying your local town board to approve a controversial development. You file a record request asking for all emails between that developer and the board’s three members.  None of them have official government email accounts, so they search their personal emails.  Two members each... - MORE -

As staffs begin to return to the newsroom after the pandemic, it’s a good time to rethink how you use your space in the newsroom. Steven Ackerman, writing for RTDNA, offers some ideas to think about. You can check those out here.... - MORE -

WKBT-TV in La Crosse is welcoming a new meteorologist to Wisconsin. Derek Sibley tweeted Tuesday about his first week at the station as the weekday morning meteorologist. He’s a graduate of the University of South Alabama and most recently worked at KMID in Odessa, Texas.... - MORE -

NBC 7 San Diego Reporter and Director of Storytelling Joe Little is known for maximizing his time on camera when he’s live or recorded. Last week during a WBA webinar he shared his tips to make your time on camera matter, move the story forward, and simply look better. A... - MORE -

If you had to make a list of cons when it comes to using social media as a broadcaster, the frequency of hurtful comments might rise to the top. And sometimes ‘thick skin’ isn’t much of a remedy. Sara Maslar-Donar is the anchor of WKOW’s Wake Up Wisconsin Weekend morning... - MORE -

Morgan Murphy Media has named Christi Reynard news director at WKBT-TV in the La Crosse-Eau Claire, Wisconsin market. Reynard is currently assistant news director at WHNT in Huntsville, Alabama. She has held multiple news management positions with increasing responsibility in the past 15 years. This will be her first opportunity... - MORE -

The Associated Press announced Tuesday a change of policy in naming suspects in minor crimes. It will no longer name the suspects, citing concern that “such stories can have a long, damaging afterlife on the internet that can make it hard for individuals to move on with their lives.” “The... - MORE -