The Associated Press (AP) style is still what many of us media types use as a benchmark for standards. More importantly to me, however, is what I believe is the high regard the public has for AP style (at least among those who are aware of such a thing as "AP style")....
Ed Koch Ed Koch, the former mayor of New York City, has died. He was 88. The only time I ever met him was at a press conference in the late 1980s. I was an undergrad at New York University studying journalism. He was there to answer questions from the student press. I...
MayaBlackmun.jpg INTRODUCING NLGJA DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR: MAYA BLACKMUN Maya Blackmun will be responsible for revenue and resource development at NLGJA starting tomorrow, February 1. Maya joins NLGJA after several years as a strategic consultant advising...
Got an idea for a session? Are you an expert on a topic you wish to share? Perhaps there's a topic or issue you want to learn more about.Planning has begun for the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association's National Convention and LGBT Media...
The National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association Board of Directors has affirmed Jen Christensen of CNN as its new president, succeeding the late Michael Triplett. Following the rules of the NLGJA bylaws, Christensen will serve the remainder of the term, through...
Triplett_Michael.jpg Michael R. Triplett, 48, of Virginia, passed away on Thursday. Michael was preceded in death by his father, Ervin W. Triplett. He is survived by his loving mother, Shirley Freitag Triplett; sister, Lisa T. Carter; brother-in-law, James...
Christensen.jpg For Immediate Release: January 22, 2013 Media Contact: Bach Polakowski, 202-588-9888 or bach@nlgja.orgThe National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association Board of Directors has affirmed Jen Christensen of CNN as its new president, succeeding...
Triplett_Michael.jpg NLGJA mourns the loss of our friend and leader, NLGJA President Michael Triplett, who passed away January 17, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer.While Michael only served as president for a few short months, he has been a member of our...
SoMeforWriters_NLGJA.jpg Social Media Marketing for WritersPresented by Barbara Dozetos Authors have to be marketers these days. If you want a book contract, or most any other writing gig, you need to show that you come with an audience. This webinar...
"Present and Future Business Models for Monetizing the Newspaper Industry" is a jingle from NPR's On the Media that trumpets a recurring theme on the show (and a theme for anyone interested in making a living in the media). Well, that's the jingle I heard in my head...