Category Archives: News

More attention to the issue of newsroom safety

You’ve read numerous articles on this website recently about newsroom safety, but here’s another take on this important topic. RTDNA writes today about why newsroom safety matters more than ever. The article shares the views of an EMT who transitioned to a career in journalism.... - MORE -

Make time to conduct investigations

It’s hard to make the time to do the investigative work that audiences are looking for, but RTNDA is writing this week about the topic and might have a few ideas for you. You can find the how-to list here. This topic will also be discussed at the WBA Summer ... - MORE -

Congrats to the News Operations of the Year

Congratulations to the newsrooms that won News Operation of the Year honors at the WBA Awards Gala on Saturday! The winners were determined by the number of points awarded in individual awards categories related to news. The News Operation of the Year winners are: Small Market News and Talk Radio:... - MORE -

One-on-one digital help available at Summer Conference

At this year’s WBA Summer Conference, Jacobs Media’s Digital Dot Connector, Seth Resler, will hold one-on-one meetings with broadcasters to take an in-depth look at their station’s digital strategy, and that includes newsroom strategy. These meetings will take an individualized look at your strategy, including everything from email, to... - MORE -

Column: Body cam bill balances privacy, openness

When so much about politics is partisan, one might expect a topic like police body cameras to be contentious, particularly as it relates to public access to recordings. But proposed legislation to regulate the use of these cameras was approved by nine of the 10 members of the committee that... - MORE -

Thompson-Gee joins CBS 58 morning show

Meteorologist Justin Thompson-Gee is joining the CBS 58 Morning News team. Thompson-Gee had previously served as meteorologist for the weekend editions of the CBS 58 News. Justin came to CBS 58 in 2015 as a freelance meteorologist and was promoted to the weekend position a few months later. “I am... - MORE -

SPJ Madison hosts journalism ‘Trivia Night’

Join area journalists and supporters for SPJ Madison’s second annual journalism-themed trivia night next month. The event will be held on Thursday, May 9 at Coopers Tavern, 20 W. Mifflin St. on the second floor. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the competition beginning at 7 p.m. Newsrooms and friends... - MORE -

Free data training available

Applications are now open for small and midsize newsrooms in the U.S. to receive free data training from Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) in partnership with the Google News Initiative. Newsrooms selected to participate in the Data in Local Newsrooms Training Program will receive two days of in-house IRE... - MORE -

Wisconsin stations pick up 22 regional Murrow awards

Six Wisconsin TV stations and three Wisconsin radio stations this week collectively won 22 regional Edward R. Murrow Awards. The awards are given out by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA). Award recipients demonstrate the spirit of excellence that Edward R. Murrow set as a standard for the... - MORE -

Keep your newsroom updated on Amber Alerts, other state-issued notifications

When an Amber Alert or Silver Alert is issued or canceled in our state, the Wisconsin Department of Justice provides notice to broadcasters and other interested parties via its Wisconsin Crime Alert Network. Alerts are issued primarily via email. Your newsroom is hopefully receiving these notices from the state. WBA... - MORE -

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