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Radio, TV Stations Show Unparalleled Commitment While Covering Ala. Tornadoes

Donna Francavilla — Sat, 13 May 2017 15:16:24 +0000

Radio, TV Stations Show Unparalleled Commitment While Covering Ala. Tornadoes May 25 2011 By Donna Francavilla, Frankly Speaking Communications BIRMINGHAM, AL – On April 27th, a series of violent storms tore through the Southeast much like a lawnmower cuts and flings grass. At least 350 were killed in the Southeast; 230 people in Alabama alone. …

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Covering the Gulf Oil Spill, One Story at a Time

Donna Francavilla — Fri, 12 May 2017 23:33:50 +0000

Covering the Gulf Oil Spill, One Story at a Time By Donna Francavilla, Owner, Frankly Speaking Communications As sticky, thick, black oil washed ashore the Gulf of Mexico’s pristine powdery, white beaches, ruining livelihoods, killing sea life and becoming the worst environmental disaster the U.S. has faced, reporters were dispatched to cover the story. Most …

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It’s the Dawn of a New Political Era in Alabama

Donna Francavilla — Fri, 12 May 2017 23:21:47 +0000

It’s the Dawn of a New Political Era in Alabama Let’s face it. Alabama has been through it! Former Governor Robert Bentley resigned yesterday to become the 3rd of 3 of the most powerful public officials in Alabama to be ousted, resigned or otherwise loose their jobs in just ONE YEAR due to scandals. The …

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Play your Trump

Donna Francavilla — Sat, 06 May 2017 16:46:37 +0000

STOCK RADIO By Mark Potts June 11, 1990 – Eight-fifteen in the morning is prime time in the radio business. It’s the heart of the so-called “morning drive” period, when stations fight to grab the captive commuter audience with their most popular programming. A spin across the radio dial in Washington at 8:15 a.m. offers …

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Charlie Rose accepts RTDNA’s Paul White Award

Donna Francavilla — Fri, 05 May 2017 19:57:10 +0000

Charlie Rose accepts RTDNA’s Paul White Award Read article on RTDNA website By Donna Francavilla, RTDNA News Charlie Rose, co-host of CBS This Morning and host of the PBS interview show Charlie Rose, said of the profession, “It’s a noble calling.“ In a one-on-one interview RTDNA, Rose was asked what he considered to be his best …

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A closer look at defamation in the social media era

Donna Francavilla — Fri, 05 May 2017 19:43:37 +0000

Read article on RTDNA Website By Donna Francavilla, RTDNA Contributor You may recall a recent story where a judge determined whether one of Donald Trump’s tweets was considered defamatory. In this article, I reexamine defamation principles originally enacted before the Internet Revolution and ask if they still apply today. Don’t think this was my brilliant idea. …

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Q & A with Lesley Stahl and Pierre Thomas

Donna Francavilla — Fri, 05 May 2017 19:30:25 +0000

Q & A with Lesley Stahl and Pierre Thomas Read article on RTDNA website By Donna Francavilla, RTDNA News In a packed, standing room only session in Orlando, two veteran nationally-known journalists from competing networks were brought together. Shortly before receiving the top honors available from their peers, the pair sat side by side, taking …

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Blacks–be careful when moving to Birmingham (ComebackTown)

Donna Francavilla — Mon, 01 May 2017 19:12:26 +0000

Donna Francavilla David Sher, Comeback Town By David Sher, Comeback Town Follow on Twitter on May 28, 2013 at 6:30 AM, updated May 28, 2013 at 6:44 AM Comebacktown published by David Sher & Phyllis Neill to begin a discussion on better government for our region. Today’s guest blogger is Donna Francavilla. What will it take …

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