Category Archives: News

RTDNA is taking a look back on 2018: The Year in Journalism. RTDNA Executive Director Dan Shelley writes about attacks on journalists and signs that trust in the media is on the rise: “Local television news is poised to maintain its position as the de facto leader in local... - MORE -

The New York Times is out with it’s list of the top 18 media Grinches of 2018. The list highlights the year’s worst actors in the news media and anyone else who interfered with a free press. The list includes politicians, media companies, and countries. Check it out here.... - MORE -

It’s almost 2019 and if, like many, you’re looking to up your game in the new year, we’re got a place for you to start. Poynter recently published it’s list of the top ten tools for journalism in 2018. Check it out here. Be sure to scroll to the... - MORE -

While many will be enjoying time with friends and family, we salute the broadcasters and journalists who will keep the lights on at newsrooms around Wisconsin over the holidays. THANK YOU! We wish all newsrooms a happy holiday season and a safe, fulfilling, and news-filled new year!  ... - MORE -

Four on air personalities at three different Milwaukee TV stations have announced their departures. WDJT-TV weekend anchor Jacob Kittlstad tweeted his goodbye on Wednesday that included some highlights: Today is my last day at @CBS58 and I can’t help but reflect on all the sincerely fun moments I’ve had. From... - MORE -

Representatives of the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council (FOIC) are meeting this week with Attorney General-Elect Josh Kaul and a representative of Governor-Elect Tony Evers. The Council is highlighting cases of successful transparency in Wisconsin government and potential areas for improvement going forward. It is also updating the incoming officials... - MORE -

The Poynter Institute has compiled a list of 33 notable media corrections from the previous year. You can find the list here. This is an annual tradition going back to 2013. Some corrections are noted for their humor, but others are notable for the serious correction that had to be... - MORE -

A grant from CBS will allow media organizations to send staff to the “Workplace Integrity: Train the Trainers” workshops at the Newseum free of charge, including travel. The training was designed by Loyola University Chicago’s Jill Geisler, a world-class leadership trainer and coach who is the Freedom Forum Institute Fellow... - MORE -

It’s not uncommon for reporters to have difficulty getting access to public records, but if you get enough practice, you learn a lot of lessons along the way. Tisha Thompson is one of those reporters. She recently shared her nine-point list of tips, which include a few steps to consider... - MORE -