FeaturedMarch 28 2026

Engage audience on journalism practices

From Alvimann on Morguefile
News Engagement Day was earlier this week and RTDNA is hoping local newsrooms will use the occasion to engage with their audiences on how journalism works. “This year, we encourage newsrooms to think about their role in encouraging engagement with news and educating audiences on the journalism profession’s principles.” The... - MORE -

Panel discusses state of journalism

Eric Bilstad
A panel discussion held as part of a day-long series of live radio discussions focused on journalism and included broadcast journalists from Milwaukee. The WTMJ 2020 panel included anchors from the city’s four major TV stations. The conversation was moderated by Erik Bilstad. You can hear Monday’s conversation here.... - MORE -

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