MPA eBulletin, Nov. 19, 2014
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-- Help keep the Blue Book in print!
-- Warren Buffett: What Newspapers Need to Do to Survive
-- Why the printed coupon isn't going away
-- Please Take APME Survey on Newsroom Budgets
-- Boston Globe Raises Eyebrows With Full-Page Wrap Ad
-- Lt. Gen. Honore jabs media: ‘People like you’ driving chaos in Ferguson
-- Gashouse Gang serial story in the works for late December release
-- PRESS Safety Vests Available
-- MPA members: Get inexpensive collection letters sent!
-- Don’t forget you can download ads
-- Protect life savings from fraud (MPA thanks its sponsors)
-- Make your pledge to Missouri Press Foundation
-- Expert columns provide inspiration, training
-- Stay up-to-date with these professional Webinars
-- Help Wanted / Marketplace
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-- Help keep the Blue Book in print!
The Missouri Press Foundation urges you and your newspaper to consider
purchasing copies of the 2013-2014 Missouri Official Manual (Blue Book) and
giving those copies to your local public libraries and schools.
Purchasing two, three, even four copies of the Blue Book will help the Foundation
meet its sales goal of 2,500 copies by the end of December. Recently, one
Missouri Press member newspaper bought 16 copies of the Blue Book to give to
its local libraries and schools.
The Blue Book represents a historic reference book on Missouri government.
Library patrons and school students will refer to this book for generations to come.
Also, why not print out the order form and distribute the form to local county
officials? And, post the form in your office's front window.
The Blue Book was out of print until earlier this year, never to be published again
as ink-on-paper, until the Missouri Press Foundation stepped in and brought it
back as a hardcover book.
With every purchase, you are helping to keep the Blue Book IN PRINT!
Thank you for buying a Blue Book (or a few Blue Books).
Sincerely, Missouri Press Foundation
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-- Warren Buffett: What Newspapers Need to Do to Survive
(Inland Press) -- If there’s one thing Warren Buffett knows, it’s how to earn the
most money in the smartest way. Buffett, the “Oracle of Omaha,” understands the
newspaper industry isn’t dead. It would be wise for publishers to listen to what
he’s got to say.
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/lre5jqa
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-- Why the printed coupon isn't going away
(Bloomberg Business Week) -- In the weeks leading to Thanksgiving, General
Mills will flood newspapers with millions of paper coupons for cans of its Pillsbury
Crescents and Biscuits. “Print is still an effective and efficient way to reach
consumers,” says Joe Trimble, promotions marketing manager for General Mills.
He heads the coupon group at the Minneapolis-based maker of brands such as
Cheerios, Betty Crocker, and Yoplait, which issues tens of millions of coupons
most weeks. It remains a juggernaut in the world of printed discount chits.
The paper coupon is not only a curious survivor of the digital revolution; it’s
thriving in it.
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/kgaync8
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-- Please Take APME Survey on Newsroom Budgets
Newsroom managers are spending a good portion of their time these days
working on their 2015 budgets. The Associated Press Media Editors would like to
know what kind of strategy editors are using to preserve resources for the mission
of journalism. The questions are designed to gather the latest information about
decisions being made in newsrooms across the country.
APME requests surveys completed by Monday, Nov. 24. The link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/J6BSXF2
Password: Budgets
Results will appear in APME publications.
In case of access problems, email
dminthorn@ap.org for assistance.
Thanks in advance for participating.
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-- Boston Globe Raises Eyebrows With Full-Page Wrap Ad
Print advertising can still get people talking. That’s the most positive summary for
the reaction to The Boston Globe’s full-page wrap ad for the University of
Massachusetts Nov. 14, which took over the entire front page of the newspaper
except for the familiar Gothic script nameplate itself, alerting readers that this was
indeed The Boston Globe.
The... message was clearly marked as an advertisement and could in no way be
mistaken for editorial content... Still, some readers expressed surprise and
concern about the newspaper’s decision to turn its entire front page over to an
advertiser, prompting newspaper execs to promise more consultation before they
run similar ads in future. Read more: http://tinyurl.com/o5kdjer
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-- Lt. Gen. Honore jabs media: ‘People like you’ driving chaos in Ferguson
(newsbusters.org) -- On CNN, Retired Lt. General Russel Honoré rebuked the
media's coverage of the ongoing controversy surrounding the police shooting of
Michael Brown. Anderson Cooper raised how a legal analyst contended Missouri
Governor Jay Nixon's activation of the National Guard, in anticipation of a grand
jury decision on the case, was an "escalation of this military-style approach that
didn't work in the first place." Cooper then asked, "Do you agree with that? That it
could, in some ways, do more harm than good?"
Honoré, who is best known for leading the military's relief operations in the
aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, replied by indicating that large part of the problem
was the media's spin of the issue...
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/mf3l2fc
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-- Gashouse Gang serial story in the works for late December release
The 2015 Reading Across Missouri Project, a serialized story on The Gashouse
Gang, is gaining momentum. The story is being written by “Lily’s Story” author
Carolyn Mueller, of St. Louis. Nick Hayes, the British illustrator who drew pictures
for our 2014 story and created amazing images for the children’s book version,
“Lily, A True Story of Courage and the Joplin Tornado,” has agreed to bring our
new story to life with his art. Watch MPA News magazine and mopress.com for
details on the story, which should be available in late December for use after Jan.
1, 2015.
Last month 43 Missouri newspapers downloaded features from MPA’s Famous
Missouri Journalists series. We promoted the use of the series to kick of National
Newspaper Week in early October, but these stories on Missouri’s journalism
pioneers can be used at any time. There are 10 features in the series, including
the four added this year on Walter Williams, Lucille Bluford, Mary Paxton Keeley
and Walter Cronkite. To access the features, visit mo-nie.com and use code:
mojournalists.
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-- PRESS Safety Vests Available
Now available and value priced for our members! Missouri Press now has safety
vests in sizes Medium-XL in stock. They are required to be worn by reporters
when covering accident scenes. They also come in handy at events and even
when taking photos on the sidelines at football games. The word "PRESS" is
printed on the back. There are no logos on the vest. Price is $15 for sizes
Medium-XL and $17 for XXL.
Order yours today by going online to: http://www.mopress.com/online_store.php
or call MPA, 573-449-4167.
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-- MPA members: Get inexpensive collection letters sent!
For MPA members only, Jean Maneke, Maneke Law, will send out inexpensive
collection letters to clean up that past-due list. Member newspapers can send
past-due bills to Maneke Law and they will generate a demand letter. The cost
used for the service is $20.
For details: Jean Maneke, Esq. (jmaneke@manekelaw.com)
The Maneke Law
Group, L.C. (www.manekelaw.com)
Kansas City, MO 64112 (816) 753-9000;
fax: (816) 753-9009
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-- Don’t forget you can download ads
Don’t forget-- Member newspapers can download their network ads from moads.com (no username or password is needed).
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Building For the Future
-- Make your pledge to Missouri Press Foundation
Tired of hearing about the demise of newspapers?
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Join your Missouri newspaper associates in support of your industry.
How to Help? Be a PAGE BUILDER . Donate the equivalent of one page of newspaper advertising per year to
the Foundation. For individuals, donate tax-deductible contributions to become a Society of 1867 member.
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The Missouri Press Foundation Board of Directors plans to hire a Director , with a background
in fundraising, during the fourth quarter of 2013.
With increased funding, the Foundation will develop a Newspaper Toolbox to enable members to
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demonstrate the value of newspapers to local audiences. The Toolbox will cover such topics as:
Exploding the myth that “newspapers are dead;” and helping newspapers build readership.
Increased funding to the Foundation will allow an increase in training opportunities for Missouri
Press Association newspaper staff members in a cost effective way through a variety
of meetings, whether online, at regional locations, or at the annual MP A Convention.
-- Expert columns provide inspiration, training
These people write columns about newspaper work, from writing to
advertising to design. Go to their websites or send an email to sign up
for their RSS feeds.
John Foust, Advertising: jfoust@mindspring.com
Ken Blum, Black Inklings, Newspapering: blummer@aol.com
Doug Fisher, Common Sense Journalism: dfisher@sc.edu;
http://www.jour.sc.edu/news/csj/index.html.
Ed Henninger, Design: edh@henningerconsulting.com;
http://www.henningerconsulting.com.
Jim Pumarlo, Community Newspapers: jim@pumarlo.com;
http://www.pumarlo.com.
Kevin Slimp, Technology: kevin@kevinslimp.com.
Jim Stasiowski, Writing Coach: (775) 354-2872.
Russell Viers, Adobe Technology: http://www.russellviers.com;
http://www.video2brain.com; lynda.com/Russell-Viers.
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-- Stay up-to-date with these professional Webinars
Because Missouri Press promotes the programs of these organizations, they
allow MPA members to get their training webinars and programs at reduced or
member rates. Visit these sites to find out about the latest webinars offered and/or
to explore archived webinars.
-Inland Press Association: http://www.inlandpress.org/training/
-Local Media Association: http://www.localmedia.org.
-Online Media Campus: www.onlinemediacampus.com.
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-- HELP WANTED / MARKETPLACE
FOR SALE
PRESS FOR SALE: 2 unit NewsKing w/KJ4 folder, two roll stands, air
compressor, power unit, rolling 1-ton hoist, plate bender, punch, spare parts.
Located on ground floor, easy take out. Asking 2,500 dollars or best offer.
Clarence Courier, 106 East Maple St., Clarence, MO 63437. 660-699-2344;
clarencecourier@centurytel.net 8-14
NEWSPAPER FOR SALE IN SW MO: Established Southwest Missouri weekly
newspaper for sale. Healthy list of paid subscribers. Owners ready for new
challenges. Contact Missouri Press Association, Attn: Bryan Jones,
bejones@socket.net. 6-18
NEWSPAPER GROUP FOR SALE: Small weekly newspaper group in
Southwest Missouri. Close to metro area. Legal publications in adjoining counties.
Job printing equipment and real estate available. Priced near annual gross.
Excellent growth opportunity for motivated sales professional. Email
swmopapers@centurytel.net. 6-6
HELP WANTED
EDITOR: The Fulton Sun, a five-day morning newspaper in Mid-Missouri, is
looking for an editor. The newspaper excels at providing community journalism to
readers in Fulton and Callaway County. The editor is responsible for the day-today operation of the news room, which consists of three full-time news reporters
and a two-person sports staff. Candidates for the position should have a
bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field, exceptional skills in grammar,
spelling and punctuation, knowledge of AP style, design experience, an attention
to detail and a track record of meeting deadlines. A connection to Mid-Missouri is
a plus. Send a resume, cover letter and samples of your work to
gary@newstribune.com. 11-19
PAGE DESIGNER: The Sentinel-Record, Hot Springs, Ark., has an immediate
opening for a newspaper page designer. Experience with Adobe InDesign is
preferred. You will have the opportunity to work on all sections of the paper,
including sports. Resumes, cover letters, and PDFs of work samples may be
submitted by email to Mark Gregory, editor, at mark@hotsr.com. Benefits include
health insurance, 401k, and profit sharing. EOE 11-19
REPORTER: The Sentinel-Record, a morning daily newspaper in Hot Springs,
Ark., has an opening for a full-time time reporter (5 days a week, 40 hours total) to
cover law enforcement and the court system in Garland County, Ark., and
surrounding areas. Health insurance and 401K provided, dental and vision
optional. Email any examples of your work along with a resume and cover letter to
Mark Gregory, Editor, at mark@hotsr.com. EOE 11-19
EDITOR for high energy weekly community newspaper in Mena, Ark. Your
newsroom writing and editing skills can lead your career to newer heights and
running your own newsroom operations. We are a family owned company of
newspapers with a promising future. We seek an experienced, existing
writer/editor or a #2 looking to make a move up and prove their abilities. A
journalism degree is desired but will consider other with appropriate work
experience in newsroom applications. You will cover everything from local
government, hard news to ribbon cuttings and education. We are searching for a
candidate to become a part of our small community and build relationships.
Proven experience with Macintosh, Quark and Photoshop is required. Excelled in
photography a plus. We offer an excellent competitive salary, paid holidays,
vacation and health insurance. The Mena Star is a 4500 weekly community
newspaper in every sense of the word, nestled in the Ouchita Mountains of
Arkansas, and offers an excellent quality of life valued by all who are lucky
enough to live here. To apply please submit your resume, cover letter and
samples of your work to: clark@menastar.com 11-19
ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVE: The Columbia Daily Tribune is seeking an
energetic Account Executive to sell print, online and mobile products to
businesses in Columbia and the surrounding area. This position offers excellent
opportunities in working with all types of businesses and involves all types of
media, from print products to cutting-edge digital. Candidate should be highly
motivated, creative, be able to manage multiple projects, and have a bachelor’s
degree or equivalent work experience. Social networking skills are a plus!
Reliable transportation, good driving record, and valid driver’s license required.
Compensation package includes guaranteed base plus incentives. Benefits
include 401(k), health insurance, dental insurance, vacation and sick pay, and
access to company gym. Email resume & salary requirement to
srinehart@columbiatribune.com or complete an application at 101 N. 4th Street,
Columbia, MO 65201. An application can be printed at www.columbiatribune.com
Click on Tribune Employment located at the bottom of the home page. EOE /
Drug free Workplace 11-3
REPORTER: Missouri’s Gold Medal small daily, The Daily Star-Journal in
Warrensburg, seeks a full-time reporter. Experience or J-degree required. This is
a do-it-all paper, with reporters writing stories and doing page design, taking
photos and editing community stories. Send resumes to jack.miles@npgco.com or
to Star-Journal, 135 E. Market St., Warrensburg, MO., 64093. Contact: Jack Miles
660-747-5676 10-30
REGIONAL EDITOR: Campbell Publications, publisher of six community
newspapers in West Central Illinois, is seeking a Regional Editor to lead editorial
staff. If you have a commitment to the goals of community journalism, if you face
each new challenge with optimism and the desire to make positive contributions at
the local level, this could be the job for you. We are seeking a well-rounded editor
with hands-on experience covering news and features, plus experience managing
social media and websites. The successful candidate must have a proven track
record of executing projects both in print and online and be comfortable in the role
of mentor to stringers and reporters. Qualifications for this job include reporting,
copy editing, assigning stories and page layout experience; InDesign proficiency;
also, experience with web pages, email news updates, video and Facebook. A
high degree of community involvement and direct reader engagement is
encouraged. This position is responsible for the news content of three
newspapers and is based in Jerseyville, IL. We serve readers in a territory known
for its agriculture, hunting and outdoor recreation. Our communities value strong
local schools and include a variety of hometown businesses. We are within easy
driving distance of St. Louis, Mo. and Springfield, Ill. If you’re not from this area,
we are interested to know why you want to live here; please tell us when you send
your resume and cover letter to Julie Boren, publisher, at
publisher@campbellpublications.net 10-24
MISSOURI PRESS SERVICE, INC. - ADVERTISING PLACEMENT
DIRECTOR:
Newspaper display advertising placement: Missouri Press
Service, Inc. in Columbia, Missouri, is seeking a sales-minded, goal-oriented team
member to oversee all display advertising placement and related financial
accounting, including tearsheeting, billing, client accounts receivable, accounts
payable to newspapers, maintaining records, preparing reports, and performing
other aspects of print advertising placement. This team member will maintain a
current database of information for each Missouri newspaper, prepare ad quotes,
process ad insertion orders to newspapers, check all tearsheets and
communicate with and send billing to clients. This job requires positive customer
service skills and experience. Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements
to: Doug Crews, dcrews@socket.net
WEB DESIGNER/FRONT-END DEVELOPER: We have an opening in our online
department for a web designer. You will help maintain the functionality of
columbiatribune.com, as well as design and develop new online features. As a
member of a small team, you will have the freedom to try new things and see your
ideas put into action. Core skills: Strong design background; Ability to design web
interfaces while considering usability and user experience; Good knowledge of
HTML, CSS and JavaScript + jQuery. Secondary Skills: Programming background
– We use JavaScript, PHP and Python. Experience working with databases and
data interchange formats (XML, JSON). Online advertising experience. Search
engine optimization experience. 2+ years of work experience or equivalent
personal experience. Portfolios of previous work are appreciated. Benefits include
vacation pay, sick pay, 401(k), health and dental insurance, use of employee gym.
Email resume with pay requirement to srinehart@columbiatribune.com EOE/Drug
free workplace. 10-16
REPORTER POSITIONS: A family of six local newspapers surrounding
Springfield is seeking journalists with a passion to report news in our local
communities. If you possess skills befitting a community news organization we
would like to talk with you. Web experience and page design would be a plus. We
offer good benefits and many opportunities to make a difference. EOE Please
complete an application from our website, www.commpub.com, and email with
resume and samples to: careers@MO.NeighborNews.com. Or fax to: 417-3268701, Or mail to: Reporter Positions, PO Box 330, Bolivar, MO 65613. Full-Time
positions available in Missouri at: Bolivar Herald-Free Press in Bolivar; Christian
County Headliner News in Ozark; Cedar County Republican in Stockton; The
Marshfield Mail in Marshfield; and Nixa Xpress in Nixa. 10-8
TWO POSITIONS OPEN: Sexton Media Group, Inc., publisher of the River Hills
Traveler, The News-Dispatch and Midwest Times, is expanding and looking for a
COMMUNICATIONS REPRESENTATIVE for five different markets (Kansas City,
Joplin, St. Louis, Cape Girardeau, and Springfield-Branson) as well as a
composing/graphics artist. For the communications rep, this person will work with
existing clients in their market as well as new clients both in person, by email and
by phone. He/she will also develop new media strategy and marketing
opportunities for the company in that market both in Missouri and across the state
line. Advertising sales experience a plus but not necessary, as we’re looking for a
“people person” who wants to be rewarded not just by a big paycheck but also
with the relationships developed. Part-time or full-time, excellent pay. For our
COMPOSING DEPARTMENT, we need someone part-time to update our
websites and social media daily and to design/layout our print editions weekly and
monthly as well as other specialty print/online media projects. Experience with
InDesign, QuarkXPress and Photoshop necessary. Flexible hours, good pay.
Contact Jimmy Sexton at jimmy@sextonmediagroup.com. 10-3
COPY EDITOR/PAGE DESIGNER: The Quincy (Ill.) Herald-Whig, an award-
winning seven-day newspaper, is seeking an experienced copy editor/page
designer for our universal desk. We’re looking for someone who enjoys the
challenge of being involved in all operations of our multi-platform desk -- editing
local copy, doing daily page design, Web editing and taking a role in our social
media sites. Good editing and headline writing skills are a must. Candidates must
have experience in page design, and knowledge of InDesign is a plus. The
Herald-Whig is part of a growing, family-owned-and-operated company dedicated
to the communities it serves. The newspaper staff won 41 awards this year and
our circulation is growing. Quincy is a beautiful, affordable community of 40,000
on the banks of the Mississippi River in West-Central Illinois. Our coverage area
consists of West-Central Illinois, Northeast Missouri and Southeast Iowa. Quincy
is a two-hour drive from Peoria and Springfield in Illinois, St. Louis and Columbia
in Missouri, and Iowa City, Iowa. The Herald-Whig offers a comprehensive
employee benefits package with everything you expect and more. The HeraldWhig is an equal opportunity employer. To apply, send a resume, references and
samples of your work by mail to Christina Wilson/Human Resources, The Quincy
Herald-Whig, P.O. Box 909, Quincy, IL 62306, or by email to cbwilson@whig.com.
10-2
PRODUCTION MANAGER: The Examiner, based in Independence, MO (Kansas
City area), has an exciting career opportunity for a Production Manager with a
proven track record and excellent leadership skills. The Production Manager is
responsible for the planning, execution and project management of the company's
entire process of print production including offset printing, inserting, distribution
and pre-press. This includes the supply chain process for all print production
requirements from planning, RFQ, through delivery to customers. In addition, the
Manager will liaise internally and externally with vendors, while managing the flow
of information to ensure timely and efficient delivery to customers. Direct
accountability and management of team of production supervisors and leads to
facilitate the production of newspaper and commercial printing products and
services. Key driver for planning, production and execution of complex master
production schedules proactively hold the entire organization accountable to
ensure production schedule is met. Development of team's knowledge and
achievement of quality expectations. Ensure effective equipment operation with
appropriate maintenance programs. Work proactively with vendors to ensure
continuous improvement and optimal production solutions for new and existing
materials and equipment. Assist in developing and achieving commercial print
market plan by creating interest and forming partnerships with potential and
existing customers. Develop pricing quotes for commercial printing work. Interact
professionally with all customers. Manage costs effectively within agreed-to
budgets. Work with finance on budgeting, forecasting and actual product cost
analysis. Complete required reports accurately and on time. Create and maintain
a safe work environment, ensuring that all safety policies and procedures are
followed. Requirements: At least 3 years of offset print management; A thorough
knowledge of commercial printing processes including prepress, press,
distribution, insertion and commercial print sales; Computer skills including
Microsoft Office Programs; Strong organizational ability and problem solving
techniques; Ability to multi-task and utilize resources to execute tasks within a
deadline oriented environment; Excellent communication and negotiating skills;
Commitment to continuous process improvement initiatives and ability to solve
problems creatively; Highly motivated and high level of initiative; inspires
confidence to work independently and in support of department goals and
business objectives; Ability to build relationships and work across a multi-product
line organization. Please send resume including salary requirements to:
jobs@examiner.net The Examiner is a GateHouse Media publication, one of the
largest publishers in the U.S., and owns 79 daily and 257 weekly newspapers in
21 states, as well as more than 405 locally focused websites. An Equal
Employment Opportunity Employer 10-1
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-- MPA CALENDAR
November
20-21 -- Potter Conference at RJI, Columbia
2015
March
11-12 -- Missouri Advertising Managers’ Association Meeting, Lake Ozark
19 -- NNA Leadership Summit, Arlington, Va.
June
24-28 — ISWNE Conference, Columbia
September
10-12 — 149th Annual MPA Convention, Columbia
October
1-3 — 129th NNA Convention, St. Charles, Mo.
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