Meaningful meeting reports demand substantive leads

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Make it a mantra: ‘Get one more source’

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Scrutinize letters during election season

Campaigns are in full swing as Election Day nears. Editors should pay extra attention to letters that give a thumbs up or thumbs down...
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Advertising needs motivation

John Foust, advertising John Foust has conducted training programs for thousands of newspaper advertising professionals. Many ad departments are using his training videos to save time...
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Lessons from covering candidates like Trump

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Avoid the ‘mush of counterfeits and cliches’

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Journalists should be better at seeing around corners

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Make time to craft your words creatively

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The proper context for handling complaints

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