Join us to learn about the NewStart program at West Virginia University FREE!! Originally recorded on April 15, 2022 For potential students and current owners and publishers. The NewStart program at West Virginia University identifies and trains the next generation of media entrepreneurs so they can purchase existing community newspapers or other media outlets and…

Originally recorded on April 16, 2020 In this webinar…: How can your advertising department adjust to businesses putting a hold on advertising and the challenge of selling during this period of social isolation? Your publication has an audience that’s the envy of most organizations. So, how do you best leverage these print and digital assets,…

Originally recorded on April 17, 2014 In this webinar… Demand for short, timely video is high on all news websites. In this session you will learn how to shoot short videos with a smart phone or tablet. The focus is on 30- to 60-second video that requires no or very minimal editing and can be…

Originally recorded on April 18, 2019   In this webinar… Can your products hit a bulls-eye with each generation you choose to target: Millennials, GenX, Boomers, Silents? How is generational strategy different from demographic strategy? This webinar discusses two fundamental truths to explain the dramatic differences amongst the generations and the need for all newspapers…

Originally recorded on April 9, 2015 In this webinar… Short, timely video is in high demand at all media companies. Video editing on mobile or on a computer is an important skill for telling good stories. In this 60-minute session, you learn to quickly edit short form news and entertainment videos using iMovie for iOS8…

Originally recorded on April 19, 2018 In this webinar…: What can reporters and others do to grab audio consistently? And then, putting it all together: What kind of equipment does your newsroom have/need? What analytics should newsrooms be looking at? Megan Rohrbacher of the Portsmouth Herald/Edge Radio discusses how newsrooms can make digital audio a…

Originally recorded on April 20, 2017   In this webinar… Does your workplace look like your last family picnic?  Does your customer and co-worker look and act different than ten years ago? Do you experience challenges working with others from different generations?  If you answered yes to these questions, then this practical, real–life situational seminar…

Originally recorded on April 22, 2016 In this webinar… Whether you’re using them to share data and statistics or to provide background on a story, making use of breakouts can help trim your stories and provide a better experience for your readers. This session covers a rundown of effective breakouts and tips on how to…

Originally recorded on April 23, 2020 In this webinar… In this webinar, we will go over some strategies all types of media — newspapers, magazines, online, TV, others — are using to engage with their audience on Twitter. Though the platform is great for sending live updates and “breaking” situations, there are tons of opportunities…

Originally recorded on April 25, 2019   In this webinar… Whether you’re an Android or Apple user, there are numerous apps and tools that can make storytelling by smartphone easier. Sarah Self-Walbrick from the Lubbock (Texas) Avalanche-Journal shows you tips and tricks on recording and editing audio and video, taking the best photos and time-saving…