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Journalism is not a crime. RTDNA joins our press freedom partners in calling for the release of journalists covering the protests outside Delaney Hall.

https://www.freepress.net/news/press-freedom-groups-condemn-arrests-and-harassment-journalists-newarks-delaney-hall

The 2026 Regional Edward R. Murrow Award winners are now live! 🏆

Congratulations to the outstanding journalists and news organizations being recognized for excellence in journalism across local and national news.

View the full list of winners: https://www.rtdna.org/2026-regional-edward-r-murrow-award-winners

Next Thursday, May 28, at 1 p.m. ET, RTDNA announces all 2026 Regional Edward R. Murrow Award winners. All 14 regions, all at once!

Regional winners advance to the National Competition. This is the moment we've been waiting for. 🏆

Stay tuned! 👀

is almost here! 🏆

For the first time, RTDNA will announce all 2026 Regional Edward R. Murrow Award winners at once on May 28 at 1 p.m. ET.

Get ready to celebrate outstanding journalism from across all 14 regions as Regional Winners advance to the National Competition.

Stay tuned! 👀

Innovation isn’t optional in today’s TV news environment.

In “Putting the New Back in the News,” leaders from Hearst Television, CBC, Gray Media, CBS Los Angeles, Grass Valley and Stringr share how they are rethinking content, platforms and audience engagement to stay relevant.

Watch the full session:

Programming Everywhere Video: Putting The New Back In News News and technology leaders from Hearst Television, CBC, Gray Media, CBS Los Angeles, Grass Valley and Stringr share case studies of innovation geared to better resonate with and serve viewers in this panel co-presented by RTDNA at TVNewsCheck’s Programming Everywhere conference. This vdeo is avai...

RTDNA is heading to Conference in Philadelphia as part of its World Tour! 🌎

Join us May 7-9 in Philadelphia to connect with colleagues, hear from industry leaders and celebrate the Best in Business award winners.

Whether you are a newsroom leader, journalist, educator or student, SABEW’s annual conference offers valuable insights and ideas you can bring back to your newsroom, classroom or work.

Learn more: https://www.rtdna.org/events/rtdna--sabew

RTDNA has joined a legal effort urging the Federal Communications Commission to respond to concerns about the News Distortion Policy and its potential chilling effect on journalism.

Read more:

RTDNA joins legal battle to halt FCC chilling effect - Radio Television Digital News Association HOME

RTDNA President and CEO Tara Puckey took the stage this week in Lafayette, Louisiana, as part of our World Tour, joining the panel “When Creators Come to Big Towns” at the Big Towns Conference.

The conversation focused on the changing local news landscape and how content creators and legacy media can align to keep communities informed.

Another stop on our World Tour ✔️🌎

Planning your NAB schedule?

Don’t miss RTDNA and TVNewsCheck on Sunday, April 19, at 4 p.m. PT for “Putting the New Back in the News.”

Hear from leaders across CBC, Gray Media, CBS and Hearst Television, then join us for a happy hour after!

RTDNA member discounts available. Learn more: https://www.nabshow.com/las-vegas/conferences-and-workshops/programming-everywhere/

We’re proud to announce that Jessie Williams, News Director at KTNV Channel 13 Las Vegas, has been named the 2026 recipient of RTDNA’s Loren Tobia Leadership Award. 🏆

Congratulations, Jessie!

Read more: https://www.rtdna.org/news/ktnvs-jessie-williams-to-receive-2026-loren-tobia-leadership-award