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How to improve trust with younger news consumers
Posted In: Trust,
Date posted Sep 29

In an era of increasing mis- and disinformation, newsrooms have struggled to build and maintain trust with their communities. That is especially...

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Situational Awareness and Journalism: What You Need to Know. It just might save your life.
Posted In: Safety,
Date posted Sep 15

By Chris PostChris@JournalistSafety.com AUTHOR'S NOTE: On Tuesday, September 10th, at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, we were reminded once...

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Attacks on local news stations continue to rise
Posted In: RTDNA Research,
Date posted Sep 11

Sept. 11, 2025 — It wasn’t a big jump, but the latest RTDNA/Newhouse School at Syracuse University Survey found 2024 a more dangerous...

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How local news stations are trying to win back trust
Posted In: RTDNA Research,
Date posted Sep 9

Sept. 9, 2025 — It’s the fourth year for the RTDNA/Newhouse School at Syracuse University Survey asking news directors what, if...

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Local TV news employment moves down … along with hiring
Posted In: RTDNA Research,
Date posted Sep 5

Sep. 3, 2025 — Layoffs this year have affected ABC stations, Scripps, Gray, Sinclair, Allen Media, Tegna, Nexstar and others. Given the...

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AI and OTT use up, NextGen TV use drops at local TV stations
Posted In: RTDNA Research,
Date posted Sep 5

Sept. 5, 2025 — Not surprisingly, the latest RTDNA/Newhouse School at Syracuse University Survey finds some significant changes in the last...

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Radio stations turn to Facebook over Twitter/X
Posted In: RTDNA Research,
Date posted Sep 4

Sept. 4, 2025 — The latest RTDNA/Newhouse School at Syracuse University Survey found the biggest change in radio social media last year came...

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News staffs are shrinking at U.S. radio stations
Posted In: RTDNA Research,
Date posted Sep 3

Sept. 2, 2025 — The latest RTDNA/Newhouse School at Syracuse University Survey shows the typical (median) radio news operation in 2025 has a...

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The future meets broadcast history at family-owned KSTP in the Twin Cities
Posted In: Education Resources,
Date posted Aug 26

By Kevin Finch, Associate Professor, Former News Director Daren Sukhram is a knowledgeable, energetic tour guide. There’s a lot to show off...

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TV and Radio News Director Profiles ... 2025
Posted In: RTDNA Research,
Date posted Aug 22

Aug. 25, 2025 — Another year, and the RTDNA/Newhouse School at Syracuse University Survey found that TV news directors got a year older...

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In the middle of a growing pack: 11 is Alive in Atlanta
Posted In: Education Resources,
Date posted Aug 19

By Kevin Finch, Associate Professor, Former News Director On a muggy morning in early June, the top weather story in Atlanta was smoke from...

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After record high, minority representation in local radio news drops
Posted In: RTDNA Research,
Date posted Aug 13

Aug. 13, 2025 — The latest RTDNA/Newhouse School at Syracuse University Survey found that the minority workforce in radio lost the 5% gain it...

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