Minnesota SPJ

‘It’s not what you cover, it’s the way you cover it’

Posted on 29. Mar, 2007 by scott.theisen.

Wally Dean challenged reporters’ assumptions of what the public wants in news at the annual Midwest Journalism Conference March 23 and 24. “It’s not what you cover, it’s the way you cover it” that determines how closely news consumers follow a particular story, Dean told the room of journalism professionals, academics and students. Dean, the broadcast director for the Committee for Concerned Journalists, says story depth captures and holds the public’s attention much more than pictures of flashing, red lights and yellow police tape. Dean’s session relied on research and observations contained in his book, “We Interrupt This Newscast: How to Improve Local News and Win Ratings, Too.” The session was organized by the Northwest Broadcast News Association and cosponsored by SPJ, AP, the National Television Academy and NPPA.

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Media groups and SPJ seek cameras in courts

Posted on 07. Mar, 2007 by art.hughes.

SPJ and more than 20 other media organizations and state journalism leaders believe it’s time for greater public access to Minnesota courts.

After three decades of a de facto ban on cameras and electronic recording devices in Minnesota courtrooms, media organizations representing hundreds of journalists across the state are petitioning the court to centralize recording decisions with the judge.

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Gary Hill Honored With John R. Finnegan Freedom of Information Award

Posted on 06. Mar, 2007 by sarah.bauer.

The Minnesota Coalition on Government Information honored Gary Hill, long-time SPJ leader and broadcast journalist, with the 2007 John R. Finnegan Freedom of Information Award. [...]

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