Bulletin
11/09/2018
At 2019 ONMA convention, plan on relevance and fun
Maurice Clarett, Ken Paulson, great networking, lots of ad training and a ‘wall of wine.’
11/09/2018
What Ohio election results mean for ONMA members
My crystal ball quickly starts to crack when I try to make political predictions, but here are a few thoughts in the wake of Tuesday’s election in terms of issues that matter to all of us.
11/08/2018
Newspaper notice helps save county’s oldest grave
Theophilus Hunter was a big deal in Wake County, North Carolina, and in Raleigh, the county seat.
10/26/2018
Kevin Slimp on what newspaper folks are saying about the state of the industry
Over the past two weeks, I’ve traveled from coast to coast speaking at newspaper conferences and meeting with Canadian and American journalists about what is happening at their newspapers and, hopefully, offering a little good advice.
10/26/2018
ONMA accepting nominations for Maxwell Award
The ONMA is now accepting nominations for the William Maxwell Award, which recognizes individual achievement in the advancement of the newspaper profession. The award can be made to people inside or outside the industry who have made significant contributions to journalism, the newspaper industry and the public’s right-to-know. The Maxwell Award is the ONMA’s highest honor.
10/12/2018
Libel cases and cannabis oil – ONMA gets involved
What do a libel case against a Columbus television station and the legality of sales of so-called “hemp oil” products have in common?
10/12/2018
ONMA board acts on dues, ad revenue and new director search
Following more than a year of study, the Ohio News Media Association Board of Trustees approved a new method of calculating the dues investments of its members at its October meeting in Sandusky.
10/12/2018
Ahead of midterm elections, call on Congressional candidates to support newspapers
To have a chance for a sustainable future for news publishing, we need to do everything possible to get the JCPA passed in the next Congress. Therefore, I am writing to ask you to publish an editorial calling on candidates in the midterm elections to support an antitrust safe harbor for news publishers between Wednesday, October 24 and October 31.
10/12/2018
Membership program could be strong new revenue model
Advertising and subscriptions aren’t the only revenue strategy options publishers should be weighing. According to Robbie Kellman Baxter, president of Peninsula Strategies and author of The Membership Economy, there’s a third option: membership.
10/11/2018
Michael McCarter named new editor for Evansville Courier & Press, Henderson Gleaner
An eye for dynamic visual storytelling and a passion for local news have been the cornerstones of Michael McCarter's 20-plus year career in journalism, carrying him to some of the country's most prestigious newspapers.
