Originally recorded on July 31, 2015 In this webinar… Have you ever “winged” a sales call? Little to no preparation before meeting with a customer is the norm for many salespeople. Often, the result of those calls is not as successful or as profitable as it could be. This webinar focuses on how to prepare…

Originally recorded on August 2, 2018 In this webinar… Writing, editing, photography, videography, website and social media management…How much can one person do? And how can you find time to develop new skills? When you’re working in a small or resource-strapped organization, transformation and innovation can feel impossible. But you can try new things. The…

Originally recorded on August 13, 2015   In this webinar… In this webinar, we cover everything from how to write a basic news story in inverted pyramid style to the emotion-filled feature piece. This presentation includes an overview of several common and effective styles of ledes, as well as tips for how to keep ledes concise and compelling. We…

Originally recorded on August 19, 2022 In This Webinar: San Diego Union-Tribune sports columnist Bryce Miller, shares stories, tips and creative thinking to deal with whatever the sports world serves up on assignment. About the Presenter: Bryce Miller is a sports columnist at the San Diego Union-Tribune. He’s been the sports editor and lead columnist…

Originally recorded on September 5, 2019 In this webinar… Facebook groups have increasingly become a more important part of the Facebook environment. Many newsrooms have also started group as a more personal way to connect with readers. There are currently more than 50 groups run by our newsrooms across the country. Penny Riordan and others…

Originally recorded on September 12, 2019 In this webinar… Obituaries and newspapers: Once, these two always went together, and this relationship provided publishers with a powerful traffic driver and an unbeatable revenue stream. But today’s readers face unique economic pressures, and they have new ideas about how to best announce and remember a death in…

Originally recorded on September 21, 2017 In this webinar… Engaging, creative, yet informative headlines don’t just happen. Jean Hodges walks through best practices, creative planning processes and tips for reporters, editors and designers. Headlines have never been more important for attracting readers online and in print. Learn the art and science of writing winning headlines.…

Originally recorded on October 2, 2016 In this webinar… Michael Toeset, editor of GateHouse Media’s Briefing 2016 website, and Tim Schmitt of GateHouse Media’s Newsroom Development team discusses coverage plans for election night, as well as some great digital tools you can use to provide readers with the best experience. About the presenter:  Tim Schmitt…

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…

Precision Journalism-Grammar, Structure, and Usage: –Have trouble with lie vs. lay and who vs. whom? –Need a quick guide to healthy vs. healthful? –Pronoun usage a problem? –Is he shorter than she, or shorter than her? If you write, or if you edit the writing of others, then this webinar and the accompanying materials are…