Forget the guacamole. The Oklahoma Daily, student newspaper at the University of Oklahoma, received some good play for its story about a Jack White concert on campus mainly because they found a clause in the contract with some specific demands for guacamole. And no bananas. Those were the initial reasons …
Read More »Recap of Week 2 at Nevada Legislature
Here’s a summary of Nevada Press Association testimony during the Feb. 9-13 week of the Nevada Legislature: SB104 — It makes some changes in political advertising, primarily to exclude clothing and inexpensive items such as pencils and candy from a requirement to have “paid for by” language on them. I …
Read More »Whose photo is that?
I don’t know if there’s a term for it, so I’ll just call it ‘attractive larceny.’ Images on the internet are so easy to grab, share or place on your own site that it seems like somebody left a bag of candy on your front porch. It’s not yours but …
Read More »bobbycaputo: Burning Man 2014 Series Photographed by Trey Ratcliff Good stuff from the desert.
bobbycaputo: Burning Man 2014 Series Photographed by Trey Ratcliff Good stuff from the desert.
Read More »Home means Nevada
Home means Nevada
Read More »The reporter’s story gets shot down
It’s seldom a good thing when the reporter becomes the story, but it’s to be expected among celebrity journalists like Brian Williams. In this case, it is a good thing. His story had more holes than the Chinook and was shot down by Stars & Stripes, followed by a volley …
Read More »It’s not a muzzle; it’s a shock collar
What if the Review-Journal wanted to interview Henderson employees for a follow-up story to get their reactions to the new policy?
Read More »NPA testimony on bills so far
As we wind down on the first week of the 2015 legislative session, here’s a recap of the testimony I gave on bills: SB59 — A bill from the Secretary of State’s Office, it would make confidential all information submitted to the office’s online business portal, the Silver Flume. The …
Read More »More comments about comments
The key here is understanding the relationship you have with readers, and how to build it. Guardian digital chief: Killing off comments ‘a monumental mistake’
Read More »10 practical tips for journalists covering the Nevada Legislature
1. How do I get credentials? If you plan to be in Carson City, get a press badge from the Legislative Counsel Bureau by first visiting the ‘Press Information’ page. (As I write this, it still says 2013 session.) You fill out a form, get your picture taken in Room 1144 …
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