Category Archives: News

Saying the fundamental principles of Journalism have held up well over the years, the Radio-TV-Digital News Association has announced some changes to its Code of Ethics. The revisions take into account the massive changes in the media landscape over the past 15 years, with the advent of so many online... - MORE -

An interesting column on the Poynter website regarding the declining use of hashtags among journalists.  Read it here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

If you had information regarding secret government surveillance, and the FBI asked you to withhold the story, would you do it? Would it depend on the circumstances? The Associated Press had to make just such a decision a few days ago. Former TV News Director and RTDNA contributor Forrest Carr... - MORE -

Officer-involved shooting?  Sounds like a train-involved wreck, but you hear it all the time. It’s cop-speak, and a lot of inexperienced news writers think that’s how news is supposed to sound. Yet you’ll never hear anyone except a cop, prosecutor, or bad news writer speak like that, and they wouldn’t... - MORE -

In almost every case, the answer is “yes” – but this comprehensive survey from RTDNA goes into detail about broadcast news profitability. Well worth the few minutes it takes to read it.   Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

The veteran CBS newsman’s last broadcast is Sunday. Here’s a story about his retirement.   Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

There are issues like “right-sizing” (i.e., downsizing), multi-platform requirements, and promises like “extra staff without paying for it”. An interesting take on newsroom collaboration is here.   Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

Some thoughts on this hot topic from the RTDNA here.   Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

There’s a very big difference, which a lot of news writers, reporters, producers, photographers, and anchors don’t seem to understand.  Memorial Day is about honoring the memory (hence, “Memorial Day”) of sailors and soldiers who died in the line of duty. Veterans Day is to honor ALL who serve and  ... - MORE -

Is your newsroom workstation set up so that everything you need is at arm’s reach?  If so, that may not be a good thing! The most recent installation in a Huffington Post series about how the newsroom is changing – and, more to the point, being changed by management design... - MORE -