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The abrupt rebranding of Twitter to X this week will mean stations will have to make some decisions about their relationship with the platform. NewscastStudio has compiled some areas of thought for newsrooms. Read more here.... - MORE -

Local radio and TV stations are putting more minutes of news on the air, according to a study from RTDNA and Syracuse University. “Both local TV and radio stations reported double digit increases in the minutes of local news they broadcast in a given day: 18 minutes more per weekday... - MORE -

Addiction is a complicated disease that affects every community in America. In their work to cover this complex issue, members of the press can inadvertently perpetuate problematic narratives about drug use and addiction that can increase stigma and discrimination towards people with active addiction, in treatment, or in recovery. In... - MORE -

Poynter is offering a free webinar to show journalists how they can use CDC-maintained public databases to learn how to use them to access national-, state- and county-level injury and death data, including deaths by suicide, gun violence and more. “Acquiring basic skills in these databases will allow you to... - MORE -

A new analysis is suggesting that newsrooms reconsider their connections to social media.  “The shift away from social media is not a step backward but a strategic realignment toward platforms that better serve the needs of local news broadcasters. The future may not lie within the realms of Facebook, Twitter... - MORE -

In early April, I requested some records from the Madison Police Department regarding what it said was the sole disciplinary action taken against an MPD officer or employee in the first three months of this year.  It was an exceedingly minor matter — a sergeant who got a one-day suspension... - MORE -

RTDNA has created a state-by-state coverage guide regarding cameras in the courtroom. The database allows users to search and filter by location and policy, providing a comprehensive overview of camera regulations in courtrooms across the United States.  Additionally, the guide offers a detailed examination of laws in each jurisdiction, including ... - MORE -

When Madison Metropolitan School District communications director Tim LeMonds his employer in March to block release of a complaint against him, he claimed there would be grave repercussions if the public were allowed to see the allegations it contained. Access to the documents, LeMonds’ lawyers , would harm the school... - MORE -

RTDNA has established coverage guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence in the newsroom. “RTDNA is proud to offer this roadmap for newsrooms as we all come to terms with how AI will impact our world,” said RTDNA President and CEO Dan Shelley. “AI can be a valuable tool for... - MORE -