by Jim Pumarlo | Jul 1, 2009 | Recent Writing
Conflicts of interest? Be square with readers Publishers’ Auxiliary/July 2009 Avoiding ethical conflicts requires constant oversight in newsrooms. Navigating mine fields can be a full-time job for small-town journalists. The list is endless. A reporter’s spouse is an...
by Jim Pumarlo | Jun 1, 2009 | Recent Writing
Newspapers should report the news, not publicize proclamations The Inlander/June 2009 The dairy industry is vital to the economy and central to the livelihood of thousands of communities. Its contributions are celebrated each year during June Dairy Month and provide a...
by Jim Pumarlo | Jun 1, 2009 | Recent Writing
Public affairs reporting much more than coverage of meetings Publishers’ Auxiliary/June 2009 Newspapers devote a great deal of resources in covering government meetings to keep readers abreast of decisions that affect their everyday lives. It’s little surprise that...
by Jim Pumarlo | May 1, 2009 | Recent Writing
Cut and paste content: the good and the bad Publishers’ Auxiliary/May 2009 Electronic delivery of information has revolutionized how newspapers collect and disseminate information. Reporters can research, request and receive information critical to a story in minutes...
by Jim Pumarlo | Apr 1, 2009 | Articles
Ground rules for columns written by public officials The Inlander/April 2009 What’s the impact of a legislative budget-balancing bill on local schools? How will a proposed change in the market value of commercial/industrial property affect city taxes on residential...
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