by Jim Pumarlo | Nov 1, 2025 | Recent Writing
Any examination of local public affairs coverage typically focuses on meetings of government bodies. And for good reason. That’s where votes are taken and policies enacted that affect citizens’ everyday lives. In the midst of a fractured media landscape,...
by Jim Pumarlo | Oct 1, 2025 | Recent Writing
The Trump Administration continues its assault on free speech. Among the latest examples is the Defense Department’s edict that journalists who cover the Pentagon can no longer gather or report information, even if unclassified, unless authorized for release by the...
by Jim Pumarlo | Sep 1, 2025 | Recent Writing
Interviewing reporter applicants was among my most tedious tasks when sitting behind the editor’s desk. It also was a most important responsibility. Selecting the strongest individuals would save headaches down the line. My battery of questions ranged from basic...
by Jim Pumarlo | Aug 1, 2025 | Recent Writing
The Hallmark Channel has just wrapped up its movie lineup for those who love to celebrate Christmas in July. It serves as an excellent reminder to start planning keepsake year-end editions. Seize the opportunity to produce solid content and generate revenue. Many...
by Jim Pumarlo | Jul 1, 2025 | Recent Writing
Today’s hyperpartisan political climate has put all media – including the community press – in everyone’s crosshairs. The examination extends beyond opinion pages, which always have drawn extra scrutiny. Readers increasingly question the five Ws and H of reporting:...
by Jim Pumarlo | Jun 1, 2025 | Recent Writing
Statistics are a fact of life in everyday news. Cities release annual reports on building permits and police calls. Schools compare graduation rates and test scores with statewide results. Counties preview road projects for the construction season. Newsrooms face a...
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