After 'incredible life in this business,' Observer-Dispatch's Donovan retiring
From uticaod.com
 | | Donna Donovan, president and publisher of the Observer-Dispatch, announced her retirement during a staff meeting on Feb. 5. Donovan has held that position since 1991. |
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What many Observer-Dispatch employees remember when first meeting then-Executive Editor Donna Hagemann is her enthusiasm for the news.
O-D Opinion Editor David Dudajek recalled when Hagemann - now President and Publisher Donna Donovan - first became editor of The Daily Press and Observer-Dispatch in 1981, she said she sometimes "gets so excited about a news story she might jump over a desk."
"She was full of energy," he said. "She never really lost her enthusiasm or energy."
After 40 years of bringing these qualities to the industry, Donovan on Wednesday announced her retirement. She will leave at the end of March.
"I have had an absolutely wonderful, remarkable, incredible life in this business," Donovan said after her initial announcement during her quarterly O-D Update to the newspaper staff.
She said the timing to retire was appropriate so she could spend more time with her family.
Donovan began her career with the O-D as the first woman appointed to a top editor role in Utica.
After stints as president and publisher of papers in South Dakota at the Sioux Falls Argus Leader and Vermont's Burlington Free Press - where she also was the first woman in those top positions - Donovan returned to the Mohawk Valley in 1991 as president and publisher of the Observer-Dispatch.
Since then, Donovan has led the organization through the sale and transition from Gannett Co. Inc. to GateHouse Media, initiated community programs celebrating local successes as well as introduced new sections to appeal to readers and advertisers, among others.
"Her vast experience, honesty and practicality made her a frequent partner for me," said Brad Dennison, senior vice president of publishing at GateHouse. "She's a great executive and an even better human being." More
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American Press Institute announces major project to improve fact-checking journalism
From americanpressinstitute.org
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The American Press Institute ("API") announced today that it has received a grant of up to $400,000 over two years from the Democracy Fund. The grant will support research to improve political fact checking. The Institute will also work with news outlets to significantly increase the adoption of fact checking practices as well as contribute to public debates on the topic. The Democracy Fund invests in social entrepreneurs working to ensure that our political system is responsive to the priorities of the American public and has the capacity to meet the greatest challenges facing our country. "Helping citizens know what is true and what is not is at the core of journalism's purpose. Almost everything in public life flows from this foundation-understanding, common ground and a working political system," American Press Institute Executive Director Tom Rosenstiel said. "Fact-checking of statements made by politicians and pundits is emerging as a growing, and we believe, essential practice in political reporting. The American Press Institute will use its extensive networks within the news media, along with its credibility as a research group, to advance, refine, and defend this vital journalistic practice," said Tom Glaisyer of the Democracy Fund. The project will coordinate new research by scholars from six universities, combine that with the work of other scholars and API's own research to identify what kinds of fact checking are most effective at stopping misleading rhetoric and are most informative to citizens. In the second year, API will conduct workshops, meetings and develop other resources aimed at supporting news organizations interested in factchecking on the eve of the 2016 election cycle. API is hiring a project manager to run the program.
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America East conference offers something for everyone
From PNA press release
| With a powerful speaker lineup and a streamlined program focused on critical business and technology issues, the 2014 America East conference is poised to offer something for everyone working in the news media industry. The largest newspaper conference and trade show of its kind, America East will take place March 31 - April 2 at the Hershey Lodge & Convention Center in Hershey, Pa.
This year's dynamic offerings reflect the diverse needs and interests of today's news media companies. Over the course of three days, America East attendees have access to more than 25 sessions and workshops, with topics ranging from building compelling mobile platforms to multi-channel sales to insourcing and outsourcing strategies. Keynote speaker Larry Kramer, publisher and president of USA Today, will kick off this year's
event on Monday, March 31 and share his thoughts on how traditional media can build a successful business around quality news and information.
Business track topics include new business models, new advertising revenue strategies, growing print revenue, event planning, and increasing audience loyalty and engagement.
Technology track sessions feature pros and cons of cloud computing, digital printing best practices, driving operational efficiencies, commercial printing strategies and more.
"We've worked hard to define and offer programming that benefits every area of the business. This year's lineup is top-notch and we're excited to continue growing the trade show floor as well. America East is an affordable, one-stop shop for learning, networking and sourcing new products and services," said Tricia Greyshock, VP, Association Services, Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association.
Additional bonus workshops have been added to the already robust schedule - News guru Kevin Slimp will lead four workshops focused on InDesign and Photoshop, customer service and new technology tools available to newspapers. Additionally, the I-SCMA is offering circulation sessions on Tuesday, April 1 to share strategies for growing audience
and increasing circulation revenue.
America East is administered by the PNA and several co-sponsoring associations. The conference focuses on maximizing print profit and generating new digital revenue. With its convenient, central location in Hershey, America East is a cost-effective conference with so much to offer. To learn more and to register, visit the America East website,
www.america-east.com.
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| Best and worst times to post on social media
From socialtimes.com
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 All social media are not created equal. Each social network has different kinds of users and their daily activities vary. Determining when to post on social media requires that you consider your product or service and the kinds of messages relevant to your customers. A local business, for example, may find that the ideal time to post updates is different from that of a national brand. Always keep track of analytics and try mixing up your social media schedule. More
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