Category Archives: News

Online communities can be source for news

Naturally, there’s a lot of news that journalists can find online. A lot of people are interacting there, and where people interact, news is always a possibility. But do you know how to find these online communities and get news from them? This article from Poynter explains how reporters can... - MORE -

Madison station celebrates news website’s 20th year

WISC-TV in Madison is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its news website. Channel3000.com went online July 13, 1998 after its digital project called “In Touch,” which was Madison’s first television website.

The station partnered with Internet Broadcasting Systems to launch Channel 3000. IBS is now a part of Nexstar-owned Lakana.... - MORE -

Ideas for improving journalism

A pair of researchers set out to find ways to improve journalism. They worked with 54 newsrooms in nine countries and came up with nine ideas. On idea, for example, is “From problem to solution,” which suggests that the audience is interested in constructive journalism that suggests solutions after... - MORE -

Anchor shares experience of coping with newsroom tragedy

The recent deadly shooting at the Capital Gazette in Maryland is the latest example of newsroom violence in the U.S., but an anchor is now speaking out about how her newsroom handled a shooting that claimed the lives of two TV journalists on Aug. 26, 2015 in Virginia. Kimberly... - MORE -

Reporters tweets about their jobs before journalism

Journalists are taking to Twitter today to talk about the jobs they had before they got into journalism. Check out a few: My jobs before journalism: *Babysitter *Camp counselor @VHParkDistrict *Golf cart attendant @whitedeer *Hostess at McCarthy’s Pub *Intern for @KIDScharity *Intern for @ConanOBrien *Intern for @Z965WAZY *Intern for... - MORE -

Promotion prompts changes to WKOW morning show

WKOW Wake Up Wisconsin Anchor Dani Maxwell has been promoted to Content Manager for the WKOW newsroom. In this senior newsroom management position she will guide overall direction and coverage decisions of the newsroom. “I have absolutely loved working on Wake Up Wisconsin the past six plus years and am... - MORE -

Because it could always be worse…

Having a rough say in the newsroom? It could be worse, as this blooper reel demonstrates. ... - MORE -

Newsrooms forge deep friendships

If you work in a newsroom, there’s a good chance some of your co-workers are also good friends. This article from Poynter points out that the bonds forged in newsrooms often last long after journalists leave the newsroom. Does this ring true for you? Is this phenomenon unique to newsrooms?... - MORE -

Choi leaves WISN-TV

WISN-TV morning anchor Andy Choi is leaving television broadcasting. Choi is moving home to Schaumburg, Illinois to be closer to his family. He will be Public Relations Manager for Verizon in the Great Lakes Region. He said he’s leaving television with “a tremendous sense of humility, purpose, and gratitude.” … Read ... - MORE -

Learn from award winners

Whether you’re new to the newsroom or are a veteran looking for a fresh perspective, to can be helpful to look to those who have been recognized for good work. In this case, we’re talking about award winners. RTDNA recently drew attention to attributes that their 2018 Murrow Award winners ... - MORE -

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