Category Archives: News

Story Idea: News You Can Use For Those Considering Retirement

Many companies that have retirement plans for their employees are now offering a “lump sum” payment, rather than a monthly payout over a number of years. Which option is better? As usual, it depends. But this short item from RTDNA will explain, and point you in the right direction if you’re considering a story on… – MORE –

There’s Nothing Hollow About Halloween

Many of us have had a teacher, either in high school, college, or tech school, who insisted on proper vowel sounds, and there’s usually one member of the grammar police in every newsroom! One of my former colleagues said she had a teacher at UW-Milwaukee who would give an “F” to anyone making a class presentation… – MORE –

Advice For Incoming News Directors

Words of wisdom to those who’ve just taken over a broadcast newsroom from the Radio-TV Digital News Association. Posted by Tim Morrissey

Want To Write For An RTDNA Publication? Here’s Your Chance

The Radio-TV Digital News Association is looking for writers – content creators – to write about journalism topics for the Association’s array of platforms. Information is here. Note: You need to be an RTDNA member to apply, and there are numerous benefits to membership. All you need to know regarding this opportunity is at the… – MORE –

UW-Milwaukee J-Students: Stories About Guns On Campus

A proposal being considered at the Capitol would allow students to carry guns on campus and in classrooms at Wisconsin’s public universities and tech schools. Here are some interesting reactions to the proposal, gathered by UW-Milwaukee media students. Posted by Tim Morrissey

A Stamp To Honor Walter Cronkite

The U.S. Postal Service is considering a commemorative stamp to honor the late CBS News anchor. Read a brief note about it here. Posted by Tim Morrissey

Which Are The Best J-Schools In America?

Here’s a short survey from RTDNA seeking your opinion on which J-Schools are the best. As they say in Chicago, vote early, vote often! (Actually, vote only once.) Posted by Tim Morrissey

Social Media and Your Newsroom’s Stories

No one doubts the impact of social media on how people get their news now. Here are some thoughts from an Emmy-Award-winning broadcast journalist about setting standards for use of social media in your newsroom. Posted by Tim Morrissey