2017-02 February 23 eBulletin
Trump talk, triumphs of award winners dominate NENPA’s winter convention
By Alison Berstein,
Bulletin Correspondent
Could they be any happier? Robin Chan, at left, and Merrily Cassidy, at right, show the kind of joy repeated many times...
Panel urges journalists to stand up to Trump, and for the First...
By Katherine Isbell,
Bulletin Correspondent
Panelists for the convention session on “The next four years and the press” were, from left, Carolyn Lumsden, Bill Ketter, Asma Khalid,...
When information’s in doubt, check it out or leave it out
By Sofia Bergmann,
Bulletin Correspondent
The audience gasped in disbelief.
“There were photos of busted lips and blood dripping out of their mouths. He would send people home...
Relating data to effects on people powers impact of investigative reports
By Morgan Mapstone,
Bulletin Correspondent
Managing time and data correctly is crucial to the success of an investigative story, according to Jenifer McKim, a senior investigative reporter...
Engaging with consumers based on their reading habits
By Alison Berstein,
Bulletin Correspondent
One thing I like to do is bust myths, and young people don't read the newspaper? That's a myth. They don't read...
Increasingly popular video becomes a must for coverage
By Alejandro Serrano,
Bulletin Correspondent
This year is definitely the year of video for news organizations, according to Al Getler, former publisher of The Burlington (Vt.) Free...
In simple or complex forms, data journalism adds power to stories, a...
By Bailey Knecht,
Bulletin Correspondent
‘Data journalism doesn't always have to be about fancy visualizations or really complicated math or sort of impenetrable science. A lot of...
Hosting sponsored events is the art of a special deal
By Sophie Cannon,
Bulletin Correspondent
'To sell these kinds of ideas, you've got to be thoughtful and creative. You've got to think what (companies) are trying to...
Blinder: Newspapers rock, but the wow factor sells ads
By Alison Berstein,
Bulletin Correspondent
'When you do your elevator pitch, the response better be "wow!" The secret to that is benefit-driven. You don't have readership, you...
Changing company culture crucial for Meriden, Conn., Record-Journal’s success
By Alex Eng,
Bulletin Correspondent
Company-wide changes in approaches to advertising sales, content, and culture led to the success of the Record-Journal of Meriden, Conn., two company...