Asides - Thursday, March 4, 2010 2:54 - 0 Comments
Jobless America- A New Paradigm?
How a New Jobless Era Will Transform America
The Great Recession may be over, but this era of high joblessness is probably just beginning. Before it ends, it will likely change the life course and character of a generation of young adults. It will leave an indelible imprint on many blue-collar men. It could cripple marriage as an institution in many communities. It may already be plunging many inner cities into a despair not seen for decades. Ultimately, it is likely to warp our politics, our culture, and the character of our society for years to come.
read the entire article on The Atlantic website. article By Don Peck
Events, Newspaper News - Sunday, February 28, 2010 2:21 - 0 Comments
2010 America East Newspaper Conference – Exhibitors List
The Following 2010 America East Newspaper Conference list is correct as of February 28, 2010.
Please check www.america-east.com for updates.
Advance Diagnostics Computer Services
Brainworks Software Development Corp.
Bridgemont Community & Technical College
formerly the Community & Technical College at WVU Tech) Continue reading 2010 America East Newspaper Conference – Exhibitors List
Asides, Press Release - Sunday, February 28, 2010 1:55 - 0 Comments
NPR News with three 2010 Gracie Awards for outstanding series, documentary and podcast
February 24, 2010; Washington, D.C. – The American Women in Radio & Television (AWRT) is honoring NPR News with three 2010 Gracie Awards® for outstanding series, documentary and podcast, it was announced today. Earning awards are the documentary series “The Science of Spirituality” from religion correspondent Barbara Bradley Hagerty; a two-part report from Kabul correspondent Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson on wide-spread drug addiction in Afghanistan; and the Culturetopia podcast, hosted by arts reporter Neda Ulaby and blogger Linda Holmes. The Gracie Awards recognize and encourage the realistic representation of women in the news and entertainment.
Winning a Gracie Award for “Outstanding Documentary” is “The Science of Spirituality,” a five-part series reported by religion correspondent Barbara Bradley Hagerty in May 2009 on All Things Considered. Based on her book Fingerprints of God, the series delves into burgeoning research studying the human brain to look for evidence of a spiritual world and the new technologies being used to document it. Whether donning a “God helmet,” exploring how prayer affects the brain or examining the neural changes caused by near-death experiences, Hagerty finds that people are experiencing something profound – divine or not. Sharing the award are Cindy Johnston, editor, and web editors Erin Killian and Maria Godoy. The entire series is at: www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104257486
NPR’s Afghanistan correspondent Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson earns the award in the “Outstanding Series” category for her April 2009 two-part story on the growing number of Afghans escaping the pain of war and poverty by turning to the plentiful and cheap supply of heroin and opium in their country. In the series, she details how a combination of factors – including the war, unemployment and returning Afghan refugees from Iran – are creating and perpetuating a vicious cycle of addiction with little treatment resources available. Among the powerful portraits captured by Sarhaddi Nelson are a 30-year-old mother of six that feeds her drug habit at the expense of her children, and a nine-year-old boy trying to kick his two-year heroin addiction. The award is shared with series editor Douglas Roberts. The reports and accompanying online material are available at npr.org:
www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102984398&ps=rs
NPR Arts Reporter Neda Ulaby and Monkey See blogger Linda Holmes’ Culturetopia podcast takes home the Gracie Award for “Outstanding Podcast.” Culturetopia encapsulates the week’s news in books, movie, television, music and media. Every Wednesday, Ulaby, Holmes and guests offer a rundown of notable arts coverage from across NPR News shows, providing additional insights into many of the stories. Executive Producer Sara Sarasohn and Producer Michael Katzif are also honored with the award. Download Culturetopia at NPR’s podcast directory:
http://www.npr.org/rss/podcast/podcast_detail.php?siteId=89697153
The 35th Annual Gracie Awards will be presented at a gala on May 25 in Los Angeles. The Gracies are granted by AWRT, a charitable non-profit supporting educational programs, public service campaigns and scholarships to benefit the public, mass media and allied field. NPR has been the recipient of 13 Gracie Awards since 2002.
Events, Newspaper News - Sunday, February 28, 2010 1:36 - 0 Comments
Wednesday Sessions – 2010 America East Newspaper Conference
2010 America East Newspaper Conference Schedule – Wednesday:
America East is sponsored by 13 state and regional press associations, News&Tech, Suburban Newspapers of America and Editor & Publisher.
“We close the show with educational opportunities for editorial, packaging and press production.”
Monday Sessions | Tuesday Sessions | Twitter users track and utilize #ae2010 for updates
Wednesday, MARCH 17
7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Attendee Registration Desk Open
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Private Demonstrations with Exhibitors
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. SNA Advertising Symposium and Workshop (Special registration is required.)
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Print Quality Judges’ Meetings
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Session: Mailroom Issues Roundtable
9:30 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. Session: The Green Side of “Lean and Green”
10:10 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Session: Production Software Tools for Saving Time and Money
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Session: SNAP Survey Results
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Exhibit Floor Open
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cyber Cafe with Gourmet Coffees
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Print Quality Awards Presentations
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. PNA Scholastic and Collegiate Keystone Press Awards Luncheon (Special registration is required.)
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Various Roundtables on Exhibit Floor
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Ice Cream Social on Exhibit Floor
MAILROOM ISSUES
Wednesday, March 17, 8:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Back by popular demand….a session just for mailroom managers. What are your biggest issues in the bustling mailroom of your newspaper? Discuss them with your peers. No topic or concern is off limits so come to talk and learn!
Moderator: Fred Schuerger, Packaging and Distribution Manager, Erie (Pa.) Times-News
Continue the discussion additional roundtable conversations on the exhibit floor beginning at 11 a.m. Packaging vendors will join the discussion.
Production in Lean Times
Wednesday, March 17, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Part I:
The Green Side of “Lean and Green”
9:30 a.m. – 10:10 a.m.
Sustainability is a three-legged stool with profit, environmental and social commitment as the guiding principles. To maximize profits companies must find new ways to add value for their customers including shorter cycle times, lower costs and improved services. Profit, however, must not be at the expense of environmental responsibilities. Aside from compliance to federal and regional EPA requirements, most companies can actually save money by reducing, reusing and recycling. Social aspects include providing both responsibility and leadership for employees and the community at large.
Speaker: Tom Croteau, Partner, Media Technology Partners
Part II:
Production Software Tools for Saving Time and Money
10:10 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Stephen Beals, who spent more than 30 years in prepress, now writes for Graphic Arts Online and many other print and web publications and runs his own web site called Printoolz. He will discuss a variety of ways printers and publishers of all kinds are automating their pre-press capabilities to increase speed and efficiency. Discussion will be oriented to small newspaper publishers who may not be familiar with the many types of automation software available today.
Speaker: Stephen Beals, Founder, Printoolz.com Continue reading Wednesday Sessions – 2010 America East Newspaper Conference
Events, Newspaper News - Sunday, February 28, 2010 1:05 - 0 Comments
Tuesday Sessions – 2010 America East Newspaper Conference
2010 America East Newspaper Conference Schedule at a Glance:
America East is sponsored by 13 state and regional press associations, News&Tech, Suburban Newspapers of America and Editor & Publisher.
A value-packed day of sessions for advertising, marketing, production and circulation.
Monday Sessions | Wednesday Sessions | Twitter users track and utilize #ae2010 for updates
Tuesday, MARCH 16
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Attendee Registration Desk Open
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Private Demonstrations with Exhibitors
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. BONUS SESSION: Part I: The 7 Deadly Sins of Newspaper Marketing
9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Session: Selling Against the Competition
9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Session: Utilizing Maintenance to Reduce Production Downtime and Extend Equipment Life
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. BONUS SESSION: Part II: Key Marketing Lessons Newspapers Should Have Learned But Never Did
10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. I-SCMA Session: Expanding Your Audience Reach
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Session: Web and Page Size Options to Reduce Newsprint Cost
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Session: Best Practices in Building Classified Revenues in Recruitment and Real Estate
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Session: Newspaper Web Sites & The Public: A Study of the Benefits and Risks of User-Generated Content
(This is a Tuesday Bonus Session for SNA Symposium registrants!)
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Exhibit Floor Open
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Cyber Cafe with Gourmet Coffees
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. I-SCMA Luncheon
1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. I-SCMA Session: E-Editions
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Various Roundtables on Exhibit Floor
2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Session: Agency Panel Discussion – What’s in Store for 2010
(This is a Tuesday Bonus Session for SNA Symposium registrants!)
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Newsprint Suppliers’ Reception on Exhibit Floor
Special Two-Part Marketing Session
Tuesday, March 16, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Part I, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.:
The 7 Deadly Sins of Newspaper Marketing
Business history shows that disruptive forces within any industry do not favor the established players, particularly if they refuse to refute previous business models. The key word is “refute.” It implies more than adapting to change. It requires a complete change – or disruption to our current business-as-usual. Newspapers are guilty of seven deadly sins that, if not corrected, can mean a catastrophic loss of the entire war for public trust, loyalty and democratic mission.
Speaker: Ed Efchak, Managing Partner, Customers by Design, L.L.C.
Part II, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.:
Key Marketing Lessons Newspapers Should Have Learned But Never Did
The business sections of newspapers cover all the trends, successes and pitfalls of national and local industries as lessons for other business leaders. Ironically, most papers fail to read between their own lines to see how the lessons apply to their own situations. In this one-hour session, get an objective look at the lessons newspapers should have learned and may still have time to take to heart for surviving in the digital age.
Speaker: Rhona Bronson, Marketing Strategist, Plaza Communications & Consulting, LLC
Selling Against the Competition
Tuesday, March 16, 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
This session will cover all the tricks of the trade as we prepare sales reps to sell their own products and services and to position themselves favorably as they sell against the competition. Included will be a description of an in-depth training program on how to take market share through training and contests and how to work with mobile alerts, text to win and other programs and devices that produce a winning team.
Speaker: Jim Ottinger, Advertising Sales Training Specialist, The (Allentown, Pa.) Morning Call Continue reading Tuesday Sessions – 2010 America East Newspaper Conference
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