PRESSTIME
May 2008: Transition Time
PRESSTIME reports the highlights from the combined meetings of NEXPO®, the NAA Annual Convention and the American Society of Newspaper Editors Convention, held April 12-16, at the Washington, D.C., Convention Center. Both Democratic Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton of New York and Barack Obama of Illinois, and the presumptive Republican nominee, Sen. John McCain of Arizona, spoke at the convention. At NEXPO, suppliers showcased equipment aimed at providing a strong return on investment. Read more about this in PRESSTIME’s May issue.
Video
Zooming In on Online Video: A Development & Growth Guide for Newspaper Web Sites
Many news executives know online video will be a big part of the newspaper industry’s future. NAA’s “Zooming In on Online Video: A Development & Growth Guide for Newspaper Web Sites” is meant to help newspaper executives navigate this rapidly developing online space. The project includes results from a survey of newspaper executives, articles, case studies and tours of newspapers’ video operations. Topics include advertising and revenue, equipment, staffing and more.
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Conference
Video Coverage From the 2008 Capital Conference
Watch video from all of the key sessions at the 2008 Capital Conference. From John McCain to Barack Obama to Hillary Clinton to the most informative panel discussions, NAA has what you are looking for.
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Contractor
New: Successful Practices and Case Studies in Independent Contractor Relationships
Significant developments have challenged the independent contractor relationship between a newspaper and its contracted carriers. Indications are these challenges will grow in frequency and come from a wider variety of entities. This publication provides clear analysis, best practices, sound policies, case studies and ready-to-use tools to help newspapers evaluate and fine tune policies related to distribution systems build on independent contractor relationships.
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Audience
Newspaper Web Sites Attract Record Audiences
Newspaper Web sites attracted more than 66.4 million unique visitors on average (40.7 percent of all Internet users) in the first quarter of 2008, a record number that represents a 12.3 percent increase over the same period a year ago.
Press Release | Podcast
More News From the Capital Conference:
NAA Foundation Study Links High School Journalism and Academic Performance
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