National Newspaper Association
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Writing life stories
Jul 1, 2023
But for all of the death around us, there is a dimension we can bring to readers.
Court the $70 billion wedding industry with Metro content
Jun 12, 2023
Weddings are poised to reach pre-pandemic levels ... Those numbers include 2.1 million receptions and a $30,000 average cost.
Avoid the 8 typical mistakes made in newspaper operations
Jun 1, 2023
There are many common sense aspects involved in a newspaper operation — yet there are times that written rules would come in handy because the obvious is being overlooked. Here are my top eight “do ...
Local reporters struggle and shine covering Alex Murdaugh murder trial
Jun 1, 2023
For national media, the trial brought a bonanza. But some local newspapers that cover the low country and come face-to-face with their readers every day were out of their comfort zone.
Newspaper In Education serial story committee meets, sets future plans; download 2023 series by June 30
Jun 1, 2023
The closing date for this set of features ends on June 30, so this number will increase. NNA members can download here...
Take steps now to report on 2024 budgets
Jun 1, 2023
We’re halfway into 2023, and many local governments are well involved in exploring 2024 budgets. Are your newsrooms aware of the process? Are you keeping readers abreast of the dynamics?
A really good ad can keep doing its job over and over
May 1, 2023
Over the years, I’ve encountered numerous advertisers who, mysteriously, somehow once they’ve published a great ad idea in your newspaper, think the ad is somehow “used up” after ...
Is there such a thing as ‘too local?’
May 1, 2023
Most newspapers have focus group meetings; some have them frequently, some perhaps once a year or even less. I remember one that left an impression of how disconnected an editor can be.
Letters invigorate editorial pages but demand scrutiny
May 1, 2023
The extra time and attention devoted to screening letters was underscored in a recent exchange on the International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors hotline.
