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By Bart Pfankuch When I returned to full-time reporting and writing three months ago, I had to skip the warm-up period. As the lone writer for a new non-profit, public-service news service, my task was to immediately develop enterprise material of statewide interest in South Dakota. It hasn’t been easy, …

By Peter Wagner Newspapers and shopper publications in Iowa and surrounding states are again carrying a major grocery chain insert that pulled out of all papers the end of December. I am purposely leaving out the name of the chain. The return of the insert is good news for us …

  Each year, the Nevada Press Association honors the best journalism, photos and advertising in the state. We champion First Amendment principles, and we shine a light on state and local government. If you would like to help NPA celebrate the most distinguished journalism awards program in Nevada, just call …

By Kevin Slimp I’ve noticed a definite trend lately. It might be related to the increased number of industry activities I’m involved in these days, or perhaps it’s just be one of those things that can’t be explained. Whatever the reason, I’ve been getting a lot more email over the …

We allow individuals to enter their own work in the annual Better Newspaper and Magazine contests, as long as it appeared in a member publication or web site during the contest year. Most of the time, the newspapers and magazines enter the work of their staff members or regular contributors. …

Who judges the contest? Each year, Nevada trades with a press association from another state. We judge their contest entries; they judge ours. So the judges are volunteers from newspapers — editors, ad managers, reporters, photographers, designers, etc., who are professionals with expertise and experience. They’re also looking at the …

By Peter Wagner Many community newspapers are reporting that numerous business owners are saying “I don’t need to buy newspaper advertising. I promote my business for free on social media.” If pressed, most will tell you they use Facebook to reach their needed buyers. But social media is really not …

By Bart Pfankuch Details, details, details… I hopped into a pickup the other day to take a ride with a man who has suddenly become a grass-roots activist in the fight to block a proposed gold mine in the Black Hills of South Dakota. We weren’t in the truck long …

Register before March 6 for the Phoenix NewsTrain to get the early-bird price of $75 for a workshop of accomplished instructors teaching relevant digital skills on April 6-7 at Arizona State University. Register yourself and your colleagues for just $75 to experience a day and a half of digital training …