Category Archives: News

RTDNA is hosting the following FREE webinar giving Black newsrooms leaders talk about their experiences in broadcast journalism. Don’t miss this! We often say that journalism “gives voice to the voiceless,” when what it really does – or can do – is remind us to listen to voices we’ve ignored.... - MORE -

WISC-TV and Madison Magazine Editorial Director Neil Heinen will retire in September after 28 years or writing editorials. In an article posted to the station’s website Heinen said, “It’s been an honor and a privilege for more than three decades to represent owner Elizabeth Murphy Burns and the Murphy Burns... - MORE -

In a scene from the movie “A Few Good Men,” the character played by Tom Cruise spars with Jack Nicholson’s Colonel Jessup over a hazing that killed a soldier. Cruise demands, “I want the truth!,” to which Nicholson famously responds, “You can’t handle the truth!” Wisconsin citizens are getting the... - MORE -

Check out this great FREE opportunity to learn from research that was conducted this summer into key issues facing journalism. Here are the details from the Reynolds Journalism Institute: Laura Murgatroyd, Fairriona Magee, Caroline Watkins, Tatyana Monnay and Trent Tarantino, spent the summer working remotely with newsrooms on projects to ... - MORE -

Journalists are naturally drawn to Twitter. It’s fast and thrives on news. It’s a must-have for news junkies. But Poynter is highlighting some reporters who are making an effort to spend less time with Twitter. “…for all the value journalists can extract from Twitter, they can also fall victim... - MORE -

A new guide from RTDAN seeks to make it easier for journalists to understand the stream of data and statistics that health officials provide about the progress of the disease. “This guide to common COVID metrics is designed to help journalists know how each data point is calculated, what it... - MORE -

This free opportunity comes from RTDNA: New research shows just a couple of sentences can make a difference in how audiences perceive local news stories – whether they trust you and will come back for more, or not. Grab your lunch and join us on August 4 at 1 p.m. ... - MORE -

The Middleton Public Library last week hosted an online talk with UW professor Kathleen Culver titled “Truth, Trust, and the Future of Journalism Ethics.” Culver talked about how current effects have affected media practices and trust in journalism. The entire discussion is available here.... - MORE -

The Office of Open Government recently posted its latest batch of letters responding to requests to interpret and enforce the state’s open records and open meetings laws. The letters provide insight into how the Wisconsin Department of Justice is handling questions about open records and open meetings; Jonathan Pinnow: A... - MORE -

The work of covering the COVID-19 pandemic is taking its toll on the mental health of journalists.  The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism and the University of Toronto interviewed 73 journalists from international news organizations in June and found: 70% suffer from some levels of psychological distress and... - MORE -