The ‘blue shirt’ won. Is that the best we can do?
Local names and faces are the lifeblood of community newspaper content.
There’s no better way to spotlight your readers than through photos. After all, “a...
Staying a step ahead of your editors
Jim Stasiowski
Writing
Writing coach Jim Stasiowski welcomes your questions or comments.
Call him at
(775) 354-2872
or write to:
2499 Ivory Ann Drive
Sparks, Nev. 89436.A recent enjoyable email...
SPJ Training Program, In association with Google News Initiative
Since its inception, thousands of journalists have been trained by SPJ and the Google News Initiative on using the continually evolving suite of Google...
Would you mind showing me around?
One of the most important questions you can ask an advertising client is, “Would you mind showing me around?”
Think about it. When you have...
A little more, a little less for sales meetings
John Foust has conducted training programs for thousands of newspaper advertising professionals. Many ad departments are...
Deadline June 20 for SPJ Eugene C. Pulliam Awards
The deadline for these two annual award programs from the Society of Professional Journalists is midnight ET on June 20, 2020.
Time traveling
Kevin Slimp
Kevin Slimp is director of the Institute of Newspaper Technology.
Email questions to him at
kevin@kevinslimp.comSo much to write about, so little space.
It’s been...
How pros and amateurs differ
John Foust
John Foust has conducted training programs for thousands of newspaper advertising professionals. Many ad departments are using his training videos to save time...
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...
2026 New England Newspaper Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
The New England Newspaper & Press Association (NENPA) will induct three distinguished journalists and industry leaders into the New England Newspaper Hall of Fame...