Category Archives: News

Listen to Black newsroom leaders talk about their experiences

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 -

Column: Let public see COVID-19 data

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 -

Guide seeks to demystify COVID-19 statistics

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 -

Learn how to build trust with your audience

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 -

Letters offer view of how openness laws are being interpreted

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 -