Originally recorded on October 11, 2018 In this webinar… Video, podcasts and radio stories all required compelling sound. In this session, you will learn both technical and creative best practices that allow you to capture audio that enchances your story and engages your listeners and viewers. About the presenter:  Val Hoeppner is a digital journalist,…

Originally recorded on October 12, 2017 In this webinar… Knowing how to craft a Freedom of Information Act request or a public records request is half the battle. Knowing how to proceed after that request is sent will help close the deal. Emily Le Coz of GateHouse Media and Tim Schmitt discuss tips and best…

Originally recorded on October 13, 2016 In this webinar… Live coverage is the latest mobile and social trend to help journalists reach new audiences. Sports journalists can connect with fans via live, play-by-play broadcasts on internet radio. Reporters can enhance their storytelling on Facebook Live with a solid list of “best practices” and tools like…

Originally recorded on October 13, 2022 In This Webinar:  Subscribers are looking for a seamless user experience across platforms. Many newspaper publishers are focused on increasing digital usage for print subscribers and vice versa. In this webinar, Matt Larson from Our Hometown discusses  some of the tools being used by newspaper publishers to increase digital…

Christina Smith plans to engage with the audience on two major discussion points concerning community newspapers. First, she will briefly discuss one of her current research projects that explores why small-town, geographically-bounded U.S. weekly newspapers continue to be viable in the digital era, despite the struggles larger U.S. newspapers continue to undergo. Upon completion of…

Originally recorded on October 21, 2022 In This Webinar: This Iowa members’ based presentation focuses on the “dos and don’ts” for managing employees with performance issues, including performance improvement plans and discipline, and gaining an understanding of effective performance management and recognizing its importance and benefits, one of which is to avoid potential litigation. About…

Originally recorded on October 23, 2020 In this webinar…: All publishers want to become indispensable to their audiences. They want to know what drives engagement and subscriptions, how to make their work part of a reader’s daily habit and how deeply to cover topics that matter. Those questions are not easily answered with conventional web…

Originally recorded on October 29, 2015 In this webinar…: Revenue growth in your local market is key to a sustainable future. It takes the right products, continuous improvement and a strong focus on customer service. In this session, you’ll learn the process behind growing your local market share and creating customer volumes that convert to…

Originally recorded on November 3, 2022 In This Webinar: Consistent national polls show low trust in what we hear in our media, but the level of mistrust does not always carry over into local news organizations. This session explores what that can mean when maintaining trust in our local newspapers and how to explain that…

Originally recorded on November 7, 2013 In this webinar… Advertising options are great; competition is fierce.  This session covers how newspaper salespeople can effectively become the media consultant of choice in their market. Recommending the right combination of options and solutions to clients, at the right time, is key to producing the right results you…