Broadcast Journalism

San Bernardino Shooting Aftermath: What You Need To Know About Covering Crime Scenes
December 11, 2015 | Broadcast Journalism

San Bernardino Shooting Aftermath: What You Need To Know About Covering Crime Scenes

After the recent shootings in San Bernardino, in which 14 were killed and another 14 wounded, the news media naturally wanted to learn more about the shooters, Syed Farook and…

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4K UHD TV: How To Prepare For The New Standard
December 2, 2015 | How To's

4K UHD TV: How To Prepare For The New Standard

The latest HD television technology is called 4K, or Ultra High Definition (UHD), sometimes also called 4K UHD. Previously, there were three ways to describe definition in TV: Standard Definition…

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The Upcoming FCC Spectrum Auction: How The Broadcast Landscape Is Changing
November 20, 2015 | Broadcast Journalism

The Upcoming FCC Spectrum Auction: How The Broadcast Landscape Is Changing

It’s no secret that the way we watch things is changing at a rapid pace. While 77% of adults say they regularly watch TV via cable or satellite, in the…

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FCC Updates To The Contest Rules Better For Broadcasters, Viewers
November 13, 2015 | How To's

FCC Updates To The Contest Rules Better For Broadcasters, Viewers

On September 17 of this year, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) updated its Contest Rule, allowing broadcasters to post contest “rules and regulations” solely online if they want. Adopted in…

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5 Ways Journalism Has Changed Since 2000
November 13, 2015 | Broadcast Journalism

5 Ways Journalism Has Changed Since 2000

In a time where one is connected to the world through an object small enough to fit into the palm of his or her hand; where audience experiences are just…

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2016 Elections And TV’s Need For A Millennial Social Media Strategy
November 11, 2015 | How To's

2016 Elections And TV’s Need For A Millennial Social Media Strategy

According to a 2015 Pew Research report, almost two-thirds of Millennials (61%) view news on Facebook, more than any other news source. Only 37% say they acquire news from local…

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Online Radio And Millennials: Stats And Trends
October 29, 2015 | How To's

Online Radio And Millennials: Stats And Trends

  Over the past fifteen years, there has been nothing short of a sea change in how different generations listen to radio, While most radio listeners used to find a radio…

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Local TV Viewership Grows With Alternative Time Slots
October 27, 2015 | Broadcast Journalism

Local TV Viewership Grows With Alternative Time Slots

According a recent Pew Research report, local news viewership has grown in general, with total on-air ad revenue for affiliates hitting $20 billion in 2014, an increase of 7% over…

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Drones And News Gathering: How It’s Changing
October 21, 2015 | Broadcast Journalism

Drones And News Gathering: How It’s Changing

The idea of using drones for news gathering has excited journalists since the unmanned flying machines became popular a few years ago. In 2012 Congress passed the FAA Modernization Act,…

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