by Jim Pumarlo | May 1, 2013 | Recent Writing
Policies help guide reporting of sensitive stories The Inlander/May 2013 Editors are routinely challenged with making uncomfortable news decisions. Pressed by a reader for your rationale, you respond, “That’s our policy,” or “It doesn’t meet our guidelines.” Later in...
by Jim Pumarlo | Apr 1, 2013 | Recent Writing
Look beyond the immediate news, and stay relevant Publishers’ Auxiliary/April 2013 Many newspapers do a great job of looking in the rearview mirror, and that used to be adequate for inviting readers into their pages. The old formula doesn’t work anymore if...
by Jim Pumarlo | Feb 1, 2013 | Recent Writing
Use your platform to educate, preview – and apologize Publishers’ Auxiliary/February 2013 A reader questions your policy for reporting suicides. A local retailer challenges your staff to produce timely and relevant business news. A reporter is confronted for...
by Jim Pumarlo | Dec 1, 2012 | Recent Writing
Elections are over – so keep covering them The Inlander/December 2012 The 2012 elections are in the rearview mirror. Newly elected lawmakers will soon assume their duties, and newsrooms are returning to normalcy, however that is defined these days. For most editors...
by Jim Pumarlo | Oct 1, 2012 | Recent Writing
Dos and don’ts for the election countdown Publishers’ Auxiliary/October 2012 Don’t fear. The exhausting election season is nearing an end. Your newsrooms are soon to return to normalcy – still chaotic, but at least a little more organized. Elections are one of the...
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