Gary Thorne, a lead play-by-play announcer for the Baltimore Orioles on the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network, will be joining Arizona State University as a visiting professor at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
The Emmy award-winning announcer will …
Posted May 16, 2019, 1:14 pm
by Dylan Smith TucsonSentinel.com
The hulking machinery at the Tucson Newspapers plant will rumble Sunday as ink is rolled on paper for the last copies of a local daily newspaper to be printed here.…
by Kevin Slimp, The News Guru
kevin@kevinslimp.com
stateofnewspapers.com
Perhaps it’s time to take a breath before getting carried away
If you’ve heard me speak at a conference over the past two or three months, you’ve heard me discuss the differences …
Students in the Carnegie-Knight News21 investigative reporting project at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication are winners of the 2019 Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award.
“Hate in America,” a package of multimedia stories focused on acts of …
by Ed Henninger
Independent Newspaper Consultant
COME JUNE 1, I will have spent 30 years as a newspaper consultant. That’s a long time. I’ll be retiring at the end of this year … perhaps sooner.
It’s time for me to …
University of Arizona School of Journalism associate professor David Cuillier was elected president of the National Freedom of Information Coalition, an organization dedicated to fostering citizens’ access to government records throughout the states.
Cuillier, who researches and teaches access to …
By Paul J. Boyle
News Media Alliance,
Senior Vice President of Public Policy
Under New Employment Advertising Rule, Americans Need Not Apply
Proposed changes to an advertising requirement for employers in the U.S. could mean that soon, many eligible American …
Every year, 3 May is a date which celebrates the fundamental principles of press freedom, to evaluate press freedom around the world, to defend the media from attacks on their independence and to pay tribute to journalists who have lost …
SPJ’s Code of Ethics states that ethical journalism is truthful,
compassionate, independent and transparent. We need ethical journalism — and journalists who work each day with the profession’s highest
standards in mind — now more than ever.…
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by John Foust
Newspaper Advertising Trainer – Raleigh, NC
Every business has procedures in need of tweaking. Do any of those procedures at your newspaper involve the advertising department? It might be a good idea to take a look. …
by Kevin Slimp, The News Guru
kevin@kevinslimp.com
stateofnewspapers.com
Annual survey offers insights into future of industry
It was a lot like other experiences I’ve had at conventions over the past couple of years. In March, as I gathered my backpack …
by Ed Henninger
Independent Newspaper Consultant
So…how does design affect readability? And how does writing affect design?
Take a look at the two stories in the illustration with this column. Which do you think will be read by more readers?…
by Michael Gordon Chesnick
University of Arizona School of Journalism,
Outreach Coordinator
CNN journalist Christiane Amanpour, whose reporting on violence and human rights abuses in Iraq, Bosnia and Syria has earned her worldwide respect, has been named the 2019 …
By Greg Burton
Arizona Republic
With Flinn’s generous support, The Republic is hiring a multimedia reporter and a digital developer to chronicle Arizona’s bioscience sector, tell the state’s story of innovation in creative ways and deliver those stories to the …
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by John Foust
Newspaper Advertising Trainer – Raleigh, NC
I once encountered a car dealer who took advertising puffery to new levels. They publicized themselves as being number one in every conceivable category. Their general advertising theme was, “We’re …
For Immediate Release – March 27, 2019
Contact: Daniel Bevarly, Executive Director
National Freedom of Information Coalition
dbevarly@nfoic.org
352-294-7082
Four “Heroes of the 50 States” — representing California, Georgia, South Dakota and Texas — will be inducted …
By Luke Broadwater
The Baltimore Sun
The General Assembly voted unanimously to name June 28 “Freedom of the Press Day” in Maryland to honor the five victims who died in the Capital Gazette shootingin Annapolis on that date last …
Arizona Daily Star – Mar 21, 2019
The Arizona Daily Star will be printed in Phoenix starting in May.
The change will eliminate about 60 jobs in the Star’s Tucson printing …
by Kevin Slimp, The News Guru
kevin@kevinslimp.com
stateofnewspapers.com
How are newspapers doing? It depends on who you ask.
It was a lot like other experiences I’ve had at conventions over the past couple of years. In March, as I …
3/13/19
INDIANAPOLIS – Journalists have a new way to fight for public records, defend against subpoenas and advocate for journalism. The Society of Professional Journalists announces today, during Sunshine Week, that the First Amendment Forever Fund (FAFF) – a …
by Ed Henninger
Independent Newspaper Consultant
Do you want grab the attention of your readers with your very first page?
Of course you do! With every issue, you want your front page to have high readership. You want it to …
PBS NewsHour, the national nightly newscast known for its in-depth exploration of the day’s most critical issues, is opening a western news bureau at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication under a new partnership with Arizona State …
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by John Foust
Newspaper Advertising Trainer – Raleigh, NC
Greg used to help his uncle sell and deliver firewood on weekends. No doubt, that influenced one of his first phone calls when he started selling advertising for his local …
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Katherine Locke has had a busy six years.
On Feb. 13, Locke, associate editor for the Navajo-Hopi Observer, was recognized for her work in the field of journalism and for her dedication and passion …
February 13, 2019, Mel Grau
Category: News Release
The NBC News anchor will join Poynter’s MediaWise project to help educate the next generation of news consumers.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Feb. 13, 2019) – The Poynter Institute, a global nonprofit dedicated …
by Kevin Slimp, The News Guru
kevin@kevinslimp.com
stateofnewspapers.com
Let’s take a look at my new workspace
There’s a question I get asked a lot by friends, colleagues and audience members at conferences. There are variations, but they all go …
by Ed Henninger
Independent Newspaper Consultant
You’ve done it again. Success! Every page in this week’s (or day’s) paper is in by deadline. It took some doing, but like almost every issue before it, you’ve created another miracle: cramming thousands …
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by John Foust
Newspaper Advertising Trainer – Raleigh, NC
Joseph was talking to me about something he feels is important to the ad staff he manages. “These days, there’s a lot of talk about multi-tasking,” he said. “But …
January 29, 2019
Arlington, VA – Today, House Antitrust Chairman David Cicilline (D-RI) once again underscored the need to preserve critical access to …
by Kevin Slimp, The News Guru
kevin@kevinslimp.com
stateofnewspapers.com
Young Kansas publisher quickly learns secrets of success
When Tommy Thomason invited me to spend a couple of days at the Texas Center for Community Journalism a few months ago, I was …
by Ed Henninger
Independent Newspaper Consultant
Good news design is the practice of understanding how readers read — then using that understanding to make your newspaper easier, faster and more comfortable for readers to follow.
Part of that calls for …
Independent Newsmedia, Inc., USA, (INI) will launch its newest monthly publication — the Litchfield Independent — delivered in mailboxes to residents and businesses in the City of Litchfield Park, with its first distribution February 2.
INI also publishes the Daily …
Courtesy: DAILY SUN STAFF
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated, a trusted local news provider and leading platform for advertising in 49 markets, has named Colleen Brady publisher of the Arizona Daily Sun in Flagstaff. Brady succeeds …
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by John Foust
Newspaper Advertising Trainer – Raleigh, NC
Jodi is a sales manager with an interesting philosophy. “We’re all familiar with win-win,” she said. “It’s a common cliché these days. In business relationships – especially any kind …
Thomas boasts nearly four decades in the industry
Timothy H. Thomas of Mesa, has joined the Arizona Newspapers Association as its new executive director. He starts Wednesday, …
Government Should Put U.S. Workers First and Not Restrict the Reach of Job Opportunities in Local Communities
Arlington, VA – The News Media Alliance (NMA) today filed comments opposing the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) and the Department of Homeland Security’s …
by Ed Henninger
Independent Newspaper Consultant
Sometimes a design just goes stale. Over the course of even just a few years, inconsistencies creep in, color use gets out of hand, odd typefaces appear. Stuff happens.
But you can turn that …
by Kevin Slimp, The News Guru
kevin@kevinslimp.com
stateofnewspapers.com
As far as you know, I’ve got it all figured out
Some of you will remember Facebook. If you’re over 40, you probably visit Facebook on a regular basis. If you’re like …
The Department of Labor (DOL) issued a notice proposing regulatory revisions to its labor certification program. They want to change the way employers inform United States workers about agriculture and non-agricultural temporary jobs – a requirement they must meet before …
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by John Foust
Newspaper Advertising Trainer – Raleigh, NC
David Ogilvy, one of the legends of the advertising agency business, was known for his extraordinary efficiency. I once read that he would often call a client and set an …
News Media Alliance statement:
We are very pleased to learn of Facebook’s announcement that news organizations will be exempt from policies related to advertising of political figures, political parties, elections, and past referenda that are the subject of national debate …
by Ed Henninger
Independent Newspaper Consultant
Those who have read this column over the years have probably seen this quote before:
“If you fail to plan…you plan to fail.”
I believe that so deeply that it has become embedded in …
Senior Jordan Williams wants to be a political reporter one day.
Her dream job? How about covering Congress or the White House for the Washington Post, where her grandfather spent 30 years working in the circulation department.
“I think journalism …
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by John Foust
Newspaper Advertising Trainer – Raleigh, NC
Back in my ad agency days, I learned a big lesson about what to do – and what not to do – in a sales presentation.
I was sitting in …
by Kevin Slimp, The News Guru
kevin@kevinslimp.com
stateofnewspapers.com
What are newspaper folks saying about the state of things?
Over the past two weeks, I’ve traveled from coast to coast speaking at newspaper conferences and meeting with Canadian and American journalists …
by Ed Henninger
Independent Newspaper Consultant
Editor Jerry Bellune and I go w-a-y back. We’ve known each other since the mid-90s, when we worked together to breathe new life into a group of newspapers in New Jersey.
Jerry regularly writes …
Kyle Larson, General Manager of Larson Newspapers (Sedona Red Rock News, Camp Verde Journal, Cottonwood Journal Extra) has agreed to step up into the role of president of Arizona Newspapers Association for the 2018-19 fiscal year. He will …
The Arizona Republic (daily newspaper) and Navajo Times (non-daily newspaper) took home the coveted award for Arizona Newspaper of the Year during the Arizona Newspapers Association’s 2018 Better Newspapers Contest. Newspaper of the Year Awards are calculated from honors won …
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by John Foust
Newspaper Advertising Trainer – Raleigh, NC
Back when I was in the ad agency business, I made a logo presentation that turned into a fiasco. It was an uncomfortable reminder of the importance of a presentation …
Local Media Association and Local Media Consortium Announce Strategic Partnership
Two of the most powerful voices in the local media industry join forces to better support local journalism
The Local Media Association and the Local Media Consortium, two of the …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 25, 2018
Contact: Jim Small
jsmall@azmirror.com
602-471-3431
Arizona Mirror, an independent, nonprofit, online news organization dedicated to connecting public policy with the people it affects, launched today. The Mirror will cover Arizona government, policy and politics …
by Kevin Slimp,
The News Guru
kevin@kevinslimp.com
Have we ever experienced a time like this in the news business?
I’ve been noticing a couple of patterns lately, and I wonder if you have been, too.
More for fun than anything, …
PHOENIX – The Arizona Broadcasters Association (ABA) has named Chris Kline as the organization’s next President and CEO.
In the role, Kline will serve as chief advocate for Arizona’s 200+ radio and television station members, driving both growth and innovation …
By Jim Pumarlo
Newspaper Writing Trainer
My hometown newspaper instituted a new policy requiring that readers “pay” for the First Amendment right to express, and explain why, who or what they support or oppose at the voting booth.
The newspaper …
by Ed Henninger
Independent Newspaper Consultant
I’m a friendly guy. Most people who know me genuinely like me…and I like them.
I can be a strong friend. I can stand by you when you need me to. I can help …
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by John Foust
Newspaper Advertising Trainer – Raleigh, NC
On a visit to my eye doctor for a check-up, I noticed a poster on the wall in the examination room. It featured a series of photographs of the same …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—August 29, 2018
Contact: Tonda Rush, tonda@nna.org.
The Case of the Crippling Newsprint Tariff
What just happened?
Escalating printing costs driven by tariffs on Canadian newsprint caught many newspapers by surprise this year. Comments about a system …
We applaud the International Trade Commission (ITC) for today reaching a final, unanimous negative determination that Canadian imports of uncoated groundwood paper, which includes newsprint used by newspapers, do not cause material harm to the U.S. paper industry.
The Department …
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by John Foust
Newspaper Advertising Trainer – Raleigh, NC
I was talking to Greg, a veteran sales manager “Our sales team knows the importance of asking questions and gathering the right information,” he said. “But the key is to …
by David Cvern
News Media Alliance, CEO, president
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its affirmative final determination on countervailing duties (CVD) and antidumping duties (AD) on imports of uncoated groundwood paper from Canada, which includes newsprint used …
Press Release | Times Media Group
The Scottsdale (Ariz.) Progress will resume publication as a Sunday weekly beginning Sept. 16, 2018.
With an intense focus on local news, community issues and hometown features, the new Progress “will fill a void …
by Kevin Slimp,
The News Guru
kevin@kevinslimp.com
Community newspapers who do things right, Kevin picks five
Over the past week or so, I received an email from a publisher asking if I could send examples of community newspapers who are …
Though no final decision has been made by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on reversing the import tariffs on Canadian newsprint at the July 17 hearing, Paul Boyle, senior vice president of public policy at News Media Alliance, remains …
Anderson Cooper, the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning primetime anchor at CNN, will be the recipient of the 2018 Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism, Arizona State University.
Cooper, the anchor of CNN’s “Anderson Cooper 360” and a correspondent for …