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Ad-libs: Don’t gild the lily

Correctly quoted or not, this common phrase refers to the unnecessary practice of embellishing something which doesn’t need embellishing.

Slimp: Learning what I can from really smart people

Slimp created an online radio station and began interviewing folks he thought would be of interest to journalists. The results have been fascinating.

Henninger: What she said

Ed shares a recent column by page designer Renée Tanner that goes to the heart of how and why we do news design.

Al Cross: Into the Issues

At The Rural Blog we watch events and issues, but also trends and ideas in rural America – especially those that offer opportunities for localizing stories. We’ve had several examples lately.

Ad-libs: Going to a networking event?

A few things to keep in mind when a networking event pops up on your calendar,

National Newspaper Week 2016

This year we mark the 76th anniversary of National Newspaper Week (NNW), October 2-8 and the theme is “Way to Know!”

Transformation and Innovation in Local Media

Nancy Cawley Lane, President                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Local Media Association The story of the evolving local media industry – and its […]

Use digital tools to enhance, not replace, tenets of solid reporting

Best practices remain at the foundation of all effective coverage, no matter the platform.

Smithsonian Museum Features Top Community Newspapers & Families

Smithsonian Museum Features Top Community Newspapers and their Families   WASHINGTON—Leading community newspapers are featured in a new […]

Ad-libs: The Curse of Knowledge

Once we know something – even something as simple as the melody of a song – it’s difficult to imagine not knowing it.