The Federal Communications Commission requires television stations to report how much is spent on political advertising, and that information is available on the FCC’s site. All you need to do is enter the call letters for the TV station, then click on the Political Files tab (as seen in the …
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By David Chavern, NAA president & CEO The infamous day-after-Thanksgiving retail bonanza — affectionately dubbed “Black Friday” — is always a major event for newspapers. Readers look forward to the arrival of the “Thanksgiving edition” of their local newspaper, stuffed with advertisements for the best retail sales, deals and coupons. …
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By Kevin Slimp There’s a reason I love my work so much. There’s a reason that there are folks around the country waiting for me to return their calls while I’m writing this column. They can wait. This is more important. I love my work for the same reason that …
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A scene from one of my long walks: Ahead of me 10 paces on the sidewalk was a cylinder, flesh-colored. As I got near it, I wondered: Could it be a human finger? When I got there, I realized it was a bandage, perfectly rolled, that recently fit on someone’s …
Read More »Below is a list of bills tracked by Nevada Press Association during the 2015 session that were of particular interest to members. For each bill, visit the Legislative Counsel Bureau page and enter the bill number. To read the final version of bills that were approved, click on the ‘Enrolled’ …
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We headed for Reno on Wednesday afternoon to the reception for retiring Reno Gazette-Journal reporters Bill O’Driscoll, Susan Skorupa, Jeff Delong and Ray Hagar. There was a good turnout while we were there, and Publisher John Maher and Editor Kelly Scott gave warm farewell speeches about the longtime employees. …
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From Ken Blum Dear Black Inkling readers, Times change. Sometimes for the best. Sometimes not for the best. Here’s an example of the latter that affects community newspapers. Years ago, a photographer representing a community newspaper was largely free to roam and take pictures of whatever and whoever he pleased. …
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Angel DeFazio, who got a trespassing citation for recording a Public Utilities Commission hearing with a video camera, called to talk to me about the open meeting law. The 62-year-old Las Vegas resident is a reporter for Vegas Voice, a newspaper for seniors, although the Las Vegas Review-Journal called her …
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If you’ve been waiting for a good time to tour Carson City’s historic west side, tomorrow (Oct. 24) is the day. The Ghost Walk will be strolling the neighborhood starting at 10 a.m. and continuing the tours until 2:30 p.m. Check out the web site for details. We’re pleased to …
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Now that ‘Back to the Future’ is in the past, we wanted to show that movie wasn’t alone in predicting the longevity of newspapers. First, of course, the USA Today edition from ‘Back to the Future’: But there is also George Jetson, who gets his edition delivered digitally: And Blade …
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