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Kevin Slimp is director of the Institute of Newspaper Technology. Email questions to him at kevin@kevinslimp.com.

We heard you! Better Newspaper Contest Portal Open Through Midnight On Sunday, November 16

Thank you to everyone who reached out over the past day. We heard from quite a few newsrooms working hard to finalize their submissions....

New England Newspaper Hall of Fame: Nominations Now Open

The New England Newspaper & Press Association (NENPA) is now accepting nominations for the New England Newspaper Hall of Fame, honoring exceptional individuals whose...

How do we reach Millennials?

Kevin Slimp | December 4, 2019 Kevin Slimp is director of the Institute of Newspaper Technology. Email questions...

New report calls for a radical rethinking of local journalism

PEN America | November 22, 2019 As local news outlets are gutted and shuttered, reporters laid off, publication schedules...

ONA Offers Free Two-part training on AI for freelance journalists

The Online News Association is offering two opportunities specifically for freelancers to learn ways to leverage AI tools to streamline the reporting process. Add...

A. G. Sulzberger Receives NEFAC’s 2020 Hamblett Award on Feb. 7

A. G. Sulzberger | New York Times | February 7, 2020 The New York Times Publisher, A. G. Sulzberger...

Journalist Meetup In Boston: Trivia Night at The Dubliner – Sept. 9

The journalist meetup series rolls into September with a spirited Trivia Night at The Dubliner—a great chance to unwind after work, swap ideas, and...

Sports media will rush to embrace gambling in 2020

Max Willens | Digiday | December 26, 2019 With sports book operators...

White House, media team up for virus public service campaign

Associated Press | March 19, 2020 The White House said Wednesday it’s joining with major media companies, digital platforms...