FeaturedFebruary 7 2026

Newsrooms will embrace some changes prompted by pandemic

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The following webinar is being offered by RTDNA. There is a cost for non-members. See below. The coronavirus pandemic quickly showed newsrooms that many of the things we considered to be rules were just assumptions; and that we’re capable of far more transformation — faster — than we thought. What ... - MORE -

RTDNA calls for federal law to protect recording of police

From DodgertonSkillhause on Morguefile
RTDNA Executive Director Dan Shelley is calling for the creation of a federal law to protect journalists recording police officers doing their jobs. “Virtually every day, officers across the country interfere with the First Amendment right of any member of the public to record police officers in public places. In... - MORE -

Evolve your COVID-19 coverage

A lot has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic first took hold in the U.S., which means the needs of your audience have changed, and your coverage might need to change. RTDNA is taking a fresh look at this topic with this article from Katarina Deaven from the Center for Media... - MORE -

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