Category Archives: News

The year 2020 will stand out in history in many ways. Poynter is taking a look back at the milestone year with a review of the best and worst of the year in the world of broadcast news. The review highlights the media personality of the year, best national news,... - MORE -

If you’re into broadcast news (which you must be if you’re reading this) and you’re also looking for podcasts to listen to, we’ve got just the thing for you today. A new 12-episode podcast titled “We Interrupt This Broadcast” celebrates the history of broadcast news. It debuts in February. You... - MORE -

Diana Gutiérrez is coming to Milwaukee in early January to join ‘WISN 12 News This Morning’ and ‘WISN 12 News at 11:00 a.m.,’ in early January. Gutiérrez joins Adrienne Pedersen and Eden Checkol weekdays from 4:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. and will also serve as co-anchor on ‘WISN 12 News... - MORE -

Yes, the COVID-19 vaccine is here, but the end to the pandemic will take some time, effort from the public, and clear reporting from journalists. Poynter wrote this week about what journalists need to know about the vaccine, with a list of facts about the vaccine and vaccine distribution. You... - MORE -

Poynter is writing this week about how some newsrooms are changing the words they use to describe people in the criminal justice system. in order to replace dehumanizing language. Person-first language is a linguistic prescription that puts a person’s humanity above other identity labels, with the intent of avoiding marginalization ... - MORE -

Is a public meeting really open to the public if attendees are risking the health of other attendees by not wearing masks? It’s an issue raised by the Wisconsin Newspaper Association. The article cited reports of village board in which mask mandates are not being followed at public meetings.... - MORE -

RTDNA is calling for the free flow of information regarding the safety, efficacy, and deployment of COVID-19 vaccines. As journalists, we know that one truth holds regardless of the challenges our country navigates: Confidence in those in power is reliant upon the transparency in which they conduct themselves. When a ... - MORE -

A legend in public broadcasting and incoming inductee to the WBA Hall of Fame is talking this week about the future of public media and the journalism it provides. Jack Mitchell was NPR’s first employee and the first full time producer of NPR’s first news program, All Things Considered. Mitchell... - MORE -

Poynter is offering the following free webinar to journalists: Webinar: Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. CT If a COVID-19 vaccine is to have any chance of slowing the pandemic, journalists — especially local journalists — will have to understand the science, logistics and potential concerns about the vaccination process. To... - MORE -

If you’ve got extra time to curl up with a book this holiday season, how about a book by a fellow journalist? Poynter published a list of reading suggestions a few weeks ago. You can find it here.  ... - MORE -