News Archive

This might help you find a story as you head into the weekend before the holidays. Hint: A lot come from sledding.   The study is summarized in Journalist’s Resource

In the Brain Food category,  Neiman Lab has all sorts of media related predictions for 2019.   Here’s one on the public’s trust in media.

A public radio reporter in Springfield & a newspaper reporter in Arlington Heights are among those Pro Publica selected for its latest venture.

This morning’s report from The Chicago Tribune.

Reports this evening say Nexstar is spending $4-billion to acquire Tribune Media.  Here is the report from Reuters.

Here’s an app that can deliver local news about the building you are entering.  See what Medium has to say about HERE.

Amazon may try to get  its hands on the regional cable sports nets across the country. Variety has the details.

The Radio, Televison, Digital News Association (RTNDA) has developed a series of coverage guidelines to assist journalists, newsroom managers and station management with both common and uncommon ethical and operational situations which may arise. The guidelines have been prepared by journalists, managers and subject-area experts, and have been vetted by the RTDNA Ethics Committee.   More  

Poynter is a good source for thoughtful views on journalism issues.    This week it offered up a worthwhile piece on the President-Press conflict .

The Reporters Committee For Freedom Of the Press has a good guide for reporters covering the 2018 Mid-Terms.   The Election Day Guide advises reporters on news gathering in and around polling places and even selfies in the ballot-box.  Check it out.