The chairman-elect for RTDNA, Vince Duffy, wrote an interesting post that asks whether — from an ethical standpoint — comments on Facebook and Twitter are free for use as quotes in a story. Like many ethical issues, the answer may be,…
Month: January 2012
Multimedia means more reach, more money
It’s something we’ve been saying at Advancing the Story for a long time — multimedia allows you to tell more people more of your story. Now, Nielsen research finds that it might help TV stations make more money. Nielsen tracked…
Journalists must add mobile newsgathering to list of job skills
Lessons from a viral video
So, how do you get more than 5 million people to watch your story? Take a look. 1. The content is compelling. Many people, including me, have entered into this debate and the student producer, Patrick Romero, used a simple…
How to write a one-page resume
Top 10 skills for online journalists
Tips from a prize-winning solo video journalist
Working alone in the field can be a challenge, but it’s a challenge that Michelle Michael has mastered. Since 2003, she’s been shooting, writing and editing her own stories for the US Armed Forces Network. This year, she won the…
Tips for better stand-ups
Love them or hate them, TV reporters have to do stand-ups.A stand-up can help to establish a reporter’s credibility and build a relationship with viewers, giving them a face to put with the voice. The trouble is, too many stand-ups…
Keep it simple when writing TV news
Every writer knows the KISS rule: Keep It Simple, Stupid! But too many writers forget to apply it, loading their stories with so much information that the viewers’ eyes glaze over. KGO reporter Wayne Freedmancompares the way writers over-stuff stories…