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Radio diversity stalls: Minority staffing plateaus as leadership gaps persist
Posted In: RTDNA Research,
Date posted Oct 1

By Keren Henderson, Tim Mirabito and Akshaya Chandrasekaran Diversity in the radio news workforce held flat in 2026, with minority representation at...

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Some gains for journalists of color in local TV news … but declines for women
Posted In: RTDNA Research,
Date posted Sep 29

By Keren Henderson, Tim Mirabito and Akshaya Chandrasekaran Local television newsrooms saw modest gains for journalists of color in 2026 even as...

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Kristen Welker to receive 2026 John F. Hogan Award
Posted In: Awards,
Date posted Sep 25

Kristen Welker, moderator of NBC News’ “Meet the Press” and anchor of “Meet the Press NOW,” will receive the 2026...

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The business of radio news: Profitability dips
Posted In: RTDNA Research,
Date posted Sep 24

By Keren Henderson, Tim Mirabito and Akshaya Chandrasekaran Radio news profitability slipped again in 2025, with 11.8% of stations reporting a...

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Journalist guide to survival: Making market moves
Posted In: Education Resources, Leadership,
Date posted Sep 24

By Vicki Bradley Your contract is up, and you think you are ready to take that jump to your next market. Regardless if you are there in your...

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Local TV news profitability falls sharply
Posted In: RTDNA Research,
Date posted Sep 22

By Tim Mirabito, Keren Henderson and Akshaya Chandrasekaran Local television news profitability fell sharply in 2025, according to the latest...

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Terry Gross to receive 2026 Paul White Award
Posted In: Awards,
Date posted Sep 22

Terry Gross, the longtime host and co-executive producer of “Fresh Air with Terry Gross & Tonya Mosley,” will be honored as the...

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RTDNA responds to President Trump’s announcement banning news organizations from the White House
Posted In: Advocacy,
Date posted Sep 18

RTDNA President and CEO Tara Puckey released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced Friday that he is banning CNN, MS NOW...

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Radio news content remains fairly steady
Posted In: RTDNA Research,
Date posted Sep 17

By Tim Mirabito, Keren Henderson and Akshaya Chandrasekaran Radio news content held broadly steady in 2025, with 76.7% of surveyed stations...

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RTDNA announces emcees for 2026 Edward R. Murrow Awards Gala
Posted In: Awards,
Date posted Sep 16

The Radio Television Digital News Association is excited to announce the emcees for the 2026 Edward R. Murrow Awards Gala, which will honor...

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U.S. local TV news production continues to fall
Posted In: RTDNA Research,
Date posted Sep 15

By Keren Henderson, Tim Mirabito and Akshaya Chandrasekaran Local television news production declined for a second consecutive year in 2025,...

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Seven hours in Nashville: How 9/11 changed RTDNA forever
Posted In: Open Letters,
Date posted Sep 11

By Bob PriddyRTDNA Chair 1988-89, 2004-2005 No single day in the 80-year history of RTDNA changed the organization more than September 11, 2001....

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