Fake the news? Who would do such a thing? Well, in Nevada, we’re known through the history of newspapers for being among the best at making up stories and publishing them as fact. Here’s a terrific look back at some of the champions of fake news through the decades, by …
Read More »Clean up your copy
AP style — it’s the industry standard, and an ever-evolving set of rules that journalists need to understand and follow. Amber Krosel, a member of the American Copy Editors Society, will get you caught up on recent changes to the stylebook, as well as old standards that routinely trip up …
Read More »Fight for Lyon County e-mails heads to Nevada Supreme Court
The group engaged in a long fight against a mining company on the Comstock has appealed to the Nevada Supreme Court to read e-mails sent among county commissioners leading up to a controversial zoning decision. In a brief filed this month, the Comstock Residents Association says a judge was wrong …
Read More »Trump front pages in Nevada
Here are today’s front pages from three of the daily newspapers in Nevada — Las Vegas, Reno and Carson City.
Read More »Know when to dump old software, hardware
By Kevin Slimp When does holding on to older software and hardware become detrimental? While in Minnesota last week, I had an assignment similar to assignments I’ve had many times during the past 20 years: to spend a day with a small community newspaper group, meet with the management and …
Read More »Newspaper Academy offering new courses
Members of our association are eligible to receive a 20 percent discount to newspaperacademy.com webinars led by Kevin Slimp. Below find information on upcoming classes. Getting People to Pick Up Your Paper Thu, Nov 17 at 11 a.m. Normal Price: $39 Association Discounted Price: $32 Kevin Slimp visits more than …
Read More »How to Become a Member
Are you interested in membership in the Nevada Press Association? Newspapers, news websites, magazines and other Nevada-based publications are eligible for regular or affiliate membership, both of which come with full member rights and privileges. Individuals and companies who provide products and services to the news industry, or whose interests …
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RGJ Media gets new president
Ryan Kedzierski has been named president of RGJ Media, which includes RGJ.com and the Reno Gazette-Journal. Here’s the story. Kedzierski has been leading the sales group at RGJ since August, when John Maher left to become president of the Oregonian Media Group in Portland. According to the announcement, Kedzierski is …
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