Last week the Tribune staff attended the Annual Minnesota Newspaper Association Convention in Bloomington, MN. Newspapers from around the state congregated to discuss ethics in reporting, new technologies and software for the industry, ways to develop new advertising avenues, and how to create interesting layouts to better serve our readership.
Although we may have been one of the smallest newspapers (in terms of circulation and staff) in attendance, the conference was a positive experience. What I learned by listening to the various seminars was: regardless of the size of your publication, newspaper publishers and their staff share the same problems with technology and contemplate the same decisions with stories and news coverage. Keeping this in mind – I was able to come away from the conference with practical tips and tools along with new insights on legal issues and ethical stances.
I have created this blog to open another line of communication with the public. I invite you, the reader, to participate with comments and suggestions regarding the content of our newspaper and website.
