WBA NewsroomAmount Of Local News on Radio and TV Holding Steady
Research from Hofstra University shows the number of minutes of local news on TV and radio stations is about the same as it was a year ago. Read a summary of the study here. Posted by Tim Morrissey
September 30 2026
Newly Revised RTDNA Code of Ethics
Saying the fundamental principles of Journalism have held up well over the years, the Radio-TV-Digital News Association has announced some changes to its Code of Ethics. The revisions take into account the massive changes in the media landscape over the past 15 years, with the advent of so many online platforms for news delivery. Read… Read More: Newly Revised RTDNA Code of Ethics »
How Often Do You Use #’s in Your Copy?
An interesting column on the Poynter website regarding the declining use of hashtags among journalists. Read it here. Posted by Tim Morrissey
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Thumbnail Sketch of Wisconsin’s Open Meetings Law
A wallet-sized PDF summary of the Wisconsin Open Meetings and Open Records Laws has been developed by the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council. You will find this handy reference, which provides a quick layperson’s explanation of Wisconsin’s Open Meetings and Open Records Laws, under the “resources” section of the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council’s website.