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By Hillary Atkin It was a one-two punch that sent shockwaves through the television news industry — a grim reality check of the human toll that cost-cutting measures are taking in these recessionary times. In early February, CBS News announced…
By Dinah Eng Social media has changed the way news is delivered, and journalists are moving to ensure that ethical practices tailored for bloggers, and Facebook and Twitter media users reflect the same ethical principles at the core of traditional…
By Allison J. Waldman Journalism schools appear to be taking sides in the ongoing Mac-versus-PC debate, and Mac looks to have the edge. Based on the fact that Apple Computer’s Mac products are the industry standard in most art departments…
Following in the footsteps of five current and former “60 Minutes” colleagues before him, Steve Kroft will be honored with the Paul White Award at this year’s RTDNA convention. The award recognizes an individual’s lifetime contribution to electronic journalism. Kroft,…
By Elizabeth Jensen It’s been a rough year for employees in the electronic newsgathering business and the Radio Television Digital News Association convention is offering help for those grappling with the fallout. From a “Super Session” on the “Future of…
By Elizabeth Jensen It’s going to be a long break for RTDNA conference attendees after this year’s event closes on April 14. This convention will be the last that RTDNA shares with the spring meeting of the National Association of…
By Debra Kaufman When the National Association of Broadcasters’ 2010 NAB Show exhibit floor opens in Las Vegas April 12, attendees will find the annual event focused, more than ever, on content. “Where content comes to life” is the show’s…
By Debra Kaufman Although 3-D TV is in its most nascent stage, Weather Central’s 3D:LIVE real-time broadcast weather platform is ready. At this month’s National Association of Broadcasters’ 2010 NAB Show in Las Vegas, 3D:LIVE will be demonstrated producing true…
By Jon Lafayette When Walter Cronkite died, the nation mourned one of the most trusted and influential figures in the history of television news. But when Frank N. Magid died in February, few TV viewers knew who he was, despite…