The Kansas Publisher

A monthly publication for the Kansas industry June 2, 2010

Inside Today

Page 2 Jim Pumarlo talks about the importance of public records to the reporting process.

Page 3 John Foust advises you to avoid glittering generalities in your advertising copy.

Page 4 KPA president Linda Denning Joining Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson (seated) at the signing ceeremony April 28 were: (from left) and her staff have survived the Doug Anstaett, Ken Knepper, Mike Kautsch, Sen. Anthony Hensley, Sen. Derek Schmidt, Sen. Terry installation of a new operating Bruce, Richard Gannon, Joe Jindra, Kent Cornish and Jon Janes. system. Ceremony marks shield law approval Page 8 By the belief and respects a reporter’s when they’re tempted to try to Your newspaper is asked to ansas journalists were discretion in disclosing infor- force reporters to become an join in the ASNE “1 for All” granted additional legal mation and sources,” Parkin- arm of law enforcement, which advertising campaign. Kprotection regard- son said. is not what the framers had ing confi dential sources and A journalist can be forced to in mind when they wrote the Page 10 unpublished material under comply with a subpoena only if First Amendment to the U.S. Here’s how we’re going to a law signed by Gov. Mark a district court judge rules that Constitution,” Anstaett said. save public notice. Parkinson. a three-part test has been met. The law states that the A ceremonial bill signing Doug Anstaett, executive disclosure of information must took place on April 28. director of the Kansas Press be of compelling interest, KPA Calendar The measure gives journal- Association, said the law which means that the material ists limited protection against would encourage reporters and must be likely to be admissible June 17 being forced to identify anony- their sources to step forward to during trial and have value that mous sources or disclose infor- uncover abuse and corruption. outweighs free dissemination KPA Board of Directors, mation they haven’t published “While this won’t elimi- of information. Topeka. or broadcast. nate all fi shing expeditions by The law takes effect July 1 “The shield law demon- prosecutors, it will certainly with publication in the Kansas June 24-25 strates that Kansas upholds that at least cause them to pause Statute Book. Multi-State Digital Task Force, Columbia, Mo. Multi-State group heads for Columbia OLUMBIA, Mo. — Building: Making the Market veiling of a 148-page business Sept. 2-4 Three U.S. newspaper for Digital Information,” is be- plan for a proposed news-in- Centennial for K-State’s A.Q. Ctrade groups and the ing billed as an “action con- dustry collaborative, according Miller School of Journalism. Donald W. Reynolds Journalism gress” to discuss issues of trust, to Bill Monroe, director of the Institute are teaming up to seed identity and Internet informa- Multistate Digital Task Force, ideas and a possible solution to tion commerce. an ad-hoc group formed by state Sept. 30 - Oct. 3 how news and other informa- The June 23-25 event at associations in Kansas, NNA’s 125th anniversary cel- tion can be managed and sold University of Missouri-based ebration, convention, Omaha. online. “From Blueprint to research center will include un- See DIGITAL on Page 9 Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (785) 271-5304 2 Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (785) 271-5304 Public records form the core KPA Board Linda Denning President of your newsgathering efforts Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter [email protected] By Jim Pumarlo nature - a divorce, a bankruptcy, a court couple gets a divorce, but it is not sentence. The circumstances can be stress- Patrick Lowry recorded in the newspaper until four ful for individuals and the publication of First Vice President Amonths later. the item draws more attention. Delayed Someone appears in court for a domestic publication can unnecessarily aggravate a [email protected] assault, but the sentence isn’t reported in situation. the newspaper until weeks after the fact. Newsrooms should try their best to Ben Marshall Their publication likely raises two ques- ensure punctual reports. It’s a two-step Second Vice President tions among many readers, especially the process and, unfortunately, one over which Sterling Bulletin subjects of the reports: What constitutes editors have varying degrees of control. [email protected] these items as news? Why is there such a The fi rst step is the release of the infor- delay in the report? mation from the appropriate agency. The Dena Sattler Public records are at the heart of news process often has some built-in delays, and Treasurer gathering in community . Yet it’s something that is really out of the hands most editors likely face the challenges of newsrooms. Reporters have limited abil- [email protected] underscored in these two examples. ity to speed that process, but they should The simplest answer – one that editors work with offi cials to get the information as Tom Throne and should regularly communicate soon as possible. Past President to readers – is that these are public Newsrooms do, however, [email protected] records under state and federal control how soon the information laws. Ambulance runs, marriages gets published once it is received. Ken Knepper Legislative Director and divorces, traffi c tickets, court The turnaround of publication is Newton Kansan fi nes - they all fall under the realm something most newsrooms can [email protected] of public information. improve upon. Individuals often will challenge Feedback from readers is a Susan Lynn publication of a specifi c record good reminder for newsrooms to Daily Director and present what they consider always scrutinize their processes Iola Register justifi cation for withholding pub- for the collection and reporting [email protected] lication. Some of the arguments Jim Pumarlo of public information. may have merit. Readers may ask why news- Sarah Kessinger From a newspaper’s perspec- papers stand fi rm on access to Nondaily Director tive, however, all public records must be and publication of these records. It’s much Marysville Advocate treated the same. It’s diffi cult to place an like the proverbial “if you give an inch, [email protected] editor in the position of being judge and they’ll take a mile.” If the press agrees to jury - trying to determine who has a valid one concession, all too often an individual Dan Thalmann argument for withholding information and or agency will try to stretch the rules. Soon Northeast District Director who does not. laws are enacted Washington County News It’s under- with additional [email protected] standable that Feedback from readers is a restrictions on individuals may good reminder for newsrooms to what once was Chris Faimon disagree with always scrutinize their processes routinely public Southeast District Director the fact that data. Coffey County Republican [email protected] newspapers for the collection and reporting of Editors choose to print public information. should routinely A.J. Bozarth public records. communicate Central District Director But consider the the message to Norwich News, South Haven New Era alternative. Editors should expect readers readers that society is best served by a full [email protected] to be more critical – and legitimately so menu of public data rather than a selective – if records were selectively published. A serving. Brad Lowell policy riddled with double standards is no Northwest District Director policy at all. Jim Pumarlo writes, speaks and pro- Concordia Blade-Empire As with any “right” to publish records, vides training on Community Newsroom [email protected] newspapers have an accompanying respon- Success Strategies. He is author of “Bad sibility. Readers are correct that newsrooms News and Good Judgment: A Guide to Re- Doug Anstaett should do everything possible to ensure porting on Sensitive Issues in a Small-Town Executive Director timely reports. Newspaper.” He can be contacted at www. Kansas Press Association Public records often are of sensitive pumarlo.com. [email protected] Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (785) 271-5304 3 Avoid ‘glittering generalities’ in your ad copy remember hearing a radio interview (2) Furniture. Glittering generalities can also appear with a teacher who had a unique (3) Vacation resort. in conversations. If you’re on the receiv- I approach to teaching high school (4) Solar heating. ing end, it is a frustrating experience. For students about communication. (5) Health club. example: In her classroom, she paid special (6) Windows. Friend: You’ve gotta see the new attention to what she called “glitter- (7) Real estate. movie that just opened. ing generalities,” those phrases which 8) Athletic shoes. You: How did you like it? look and sound impressive — but have (9) Auto. Friend: It’s fantastic. no meaning. She said that politicians (10) Outdoor furniture. You: What is it about? (regardless of party af- Friend: You won’t believe the plot. It’s fi liation) are the most What these phrases need — what one of the best ever. visible offenders, but advertising needs — is specifi city. Claude You: So, what happens in the movie? the affl iction has crept C. Hopkins, one of the early gurus of Friend: All kinds of incredible things. into every corner of advertising, wrote, “Platitudes and gen- Unbelievable special effects. It kept me the world of commu- on the edge of my seat for two nication. hours. Her students have She said that politicians (re- You: Is it an action movie? A fun fi nding glittering gardless of party affi liation) are mystery? A comedy? generalities — so they Friend: I can’t say enough can tear them apart in the most visible offenders, but good things about it. You’ll be John Foust class. the affl iction has crept into every impressed. If her classes ever corner of the world of commu- You: I don’t know. examine ad copy, they will have no prob- Friend: Let me tell you about lems locating glitter. nication. Her students have fun special ingredients in the popcorn. In a matter of minutes, I ran across fi nding glittering generalities — so It was the best I’ve ever tasted. the following colorful phrases. Can you they can tear them apart in class. One of the keys to effective guess the products and services being communication — and effective advertised? advertising — is to replace glitter 1. Cloud nine never looked better than eralities roll off the human understanding with specifi cs. this. like water from a duck. They leave no 2. Inspired by genius. Crafted with impression whatever. They suggest loose- John Foust can be contacted about care. ness of expression, a tendency to exag- his training videos for ad departments at 3. Relaxation is calling. Are you gerate, a carelessness of truth. They lead [email protected]. ready? readers to discount all the statements that (c) Copyright 2008 by John Foust. All 4. Get the right perspective. you make.” rights reserved. 5. Nobody does it more. Nobody does Let’s take a closer look at the “comfort it better. deluxe” description of athletic shoes. 6. Treat yourself. Right off the bat, the word “deluxe” 7. Unparalleled amenities to enhance can be tossed out the window. Like its your lifestyle of luxury. cousins, “fantastic” and “excellent,” it is 8. Comfort deluxe. too vague to mean anything. On the other 9. Now you can have your dreams and hand, the word “comfort” has potential, wake up, too. because it suggests a specifi c benefi t to 10. From urban elegance to casual the wearer. What is it about these shoes design, we can take you wherever your that makes them comfortable? Special dreams and budget can reach. cushioning? Extra ankle support? Larger toe box? Focus on the specifi cs of com- Answers: (1) Condo development. fort, and you’ll have a winning idea.

This month’s question Q. When is KPA going to institute a blog on its website?

A. Soon. We’ll be working with Fred Hunt, KPA’s technology consultant, on a members-only blog where we can discuss issues of interest to KPA members that will allow for past discussions to be available as well as current ones. We’ll even be utilizing some video when possible to offer training in such areas as PhotoShop and InDesign, among others. 4 Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (785) 271-5304 Newspaper staff survives huge transition ’m happy to report that the staff of the new Dells, a switch that has been especially ager Juanita Kepka. She connected comput- Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter diffi cult for me. Most of the staff uses PCs ers, installed fonts and did dozens of other Isurvived the transition to a new operat- at home. Not me. The fi rst time I touched jobs — all in addition to her regular duties. ing system. a PC was several months ago, when I took I spearheaded our major redesign, the There were no guarantees that was going a computer class at Barton County Com- fi rst in a decade, with the help of just about to be the case. munity College. Is it really necessary for anyone with design experience who was We often complain that those outside the the mice on our new computers to have two distracted enough to give me their cell newspaper have little idea of the effort it buttons? A click is phone number takes to produce a weekly publication. Af- a click on a Mac. Unfortunately, it was time to or e-mail ter the past few weeks, With our Dells address. Actu- I think we’re sometimes has come a new grant our Macs their well-earned ally, the bulk as clueless. editing system, retirement. We only had one com- of the I-R’s Fonts, style sheets InDesign, which puter in the offi ce that was new new look — we take them for replaced the comes from granted. No more, at Quark we used enough to access Yahoo mail. Bret Wallace, least not for awhile. before. We are a former edi- The transition was now comfortable enough with InDesign to tor at who now operates necessary because our produce a newspaper. There are still mo- two retail businesses and publishes a Span- workhorse Macs were ments of frustration, but then I remember ish newspaper. 10 years old. They the colorful language and dropped lines that One of the best things about our upgrade carried us through Linda Denning became a part of our lives when we learned was the opportunity it gave us to work with the establishment of Quark. This, too, shall pass. our local high school journalism class. the Independent in 1999 and the merger None of this is simple under the best of Teacher Dawnae Bunch conducted between the Independent and the Reporter circumstances. At a small operation like Saturday sessions for us on InDesign. Then in 2001. They kept going, much like the the I-R, which also publishes the weekly she and her students were in our offi ce Energizer bunny. Marquette Tribune, it is complicated by a the Tuesday we went live with our new Unfortunately, it was time to grant our lack of expertise. everything. Macs their well-earned retirement. We only We were fortunate that my partner, Mor- We provided pizza; they answered our had one computer in the offi ce that was ris MultiMedia, has a technology division. questions about InDesign. new enough to access Yahoo mail. Most However, as helpful as everyone there was, In retrospect, the expectation was much days, we lined up, waiting for its operator, they were still in Savannah, Ga. worse than the experience. And isn’t that County Editor Alan Rusch, to go out and We were at the newspaper, trying to often the case? interview someone so we could check our make everything work. e-mail accounts. The bulk of the technical work for the Linda Denning is the 2010-11 president Our Macs have been replaced by shiny transition was done by I-R business man- of the Kansas Press Association. Go ahead ... call legal hotline, make his day By Mike Merriam Occasionally I get a call from someone caller and general topic are identifi ed. asked Doug Anstaett for a bit of space who hasn’t used the hotline before. This is When I say you may contact me at this week to mention a KPA member how it works. any time, that’s a literal statement. All my Iservice that many of you know and use. First, it’s free. Any KPA member can contact information, including my home It’s the legal hotline. I have been privileged contact me at any time at no cost to the number, is at your disposal any time of day to address your telephone or email ques- member. KPA pays me a monthly amount or night. If I miss your call I will certainly tions for over 30 years, to offer this as a free service to members. get back to you. If you email me, please put and it just keeps getting Even the call is free if you use the toll free “HOTLINE QUESTION” in the subject better. number. line so I don’t delete it inadvertently. In the last 12 Second, any legal subject can be ad- It is a very great privilege for me to months, I’ve received dressed. I don’t always know the answer, represent you and the KPA. Utilize this about 150 contacts but with 34 years of representing the indus- service. It makes my day. from KPA members. try, I can help you with most questions, or I The majority of will fi nd the answer for you. Michael W. Merriam, Lawyer questions are on open Third, it’s meant to be telephone advice. 700 S.W. Jackson government and ad- Email and fax also work. If the issue is too Roof Garden Suite vertising issues, with broad for that, I can always assist you on a Topeka, KS 66603 letters to the editor Mike Merriam fee basis. 785-233-3700 - voice running a strong third Please remember that I can’t give advice 785-234-8997 - fax place. But any legal question is fair game. when the question involves one member’s 800-394-9415 - toll free Keep calling. Representing the press is interests against another member. Your 785-640-5485 - cellular what I do and I enjoy the chances I have to questions and my advice are confi dential. 785-232-2801 - home talk with you. I report the call itself to Doug, but only the [email protected] Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (785) 271-5304 5

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KPA Office Staff Long-time Eagle food editor dies Doug Anstaett OUSTON — Longtime Kansas County before moving to Houston in 2005. Executive Director journalist Kathleen Kelly Whalen, Widowed at an early age, she raised her [email protected] Hwho made a career of her love of son, Kelly Humphries, as a single mother. food and its prepara- Her husband, Gary Humphries, a photog- Emily Bradbury tion, died May 9, 2010, rapher for the Eagle, died in a 1959 plane Member Services Director in Houston. She served crash while on assignment. [email protected] as food editor and col- Readers came to know Kelly as “Lanky umnist for the Wichita Lad” through her newspaper columns. Richard Gannon Eagle for 40 years, In 1966, she married John Whalen, who Governmental Affairs Director retiring in 1995. preceded her in death. [email protected] She was born on In addition to her son Kelly, who resides July 14, 1933, in in Houston, she is survived by her grand- Becca Gray Manhattan. She was daughter, Lauren Humphries of Chicago; Advertising Placement Director a graduate of Kan- Kathleen Kelly sister Jane Kelly of Medina, Texas; brother [email protected] sas State University, Michael Kelly of Wichita; and stepchildren, where she received Hal Slentz-Whalen of Edgewater, Md., Angel Romero, Jr. undergraduate and master’s degrees. She Janet Sue Whalen Dunning of Key West, Interim Coordinator lived most of her life in Wichita and Harvey Fla., and Pat Pollak of Jamul, Calif. Kids Voting Kansas [email protected]

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MANAGEMENT as a journalist. Materials should be mailed or of ordinary people. Minimum requirements: Associate Publisher: The Parsons Sun is cur- e-mailed by noon May 19 to: Mary Rintoul, bachelor’s degree in journalism, photojour- rently in search of an enthusiastic, outgoing managing editor, , Box nalism or related fi eld, or professionally and organized individual to partner with the 190, Hutchinson, KS 67501-0190. E-mail: equivalent experience. The Publisher to ensure the paper’s continued [email protected]. is a 4,500-circulation Tuesday through Sat- success, as well as lead the advertising urday daily morning newspaper in growing departments at the Sun and The Chanute WANTED: Eager, hungry, energetic sports northeastern Kansas. Interested candidates Tribune. Experience in the newspaper in- writer to cover state- and nationally-contend- should send a resume and work samples to: dustry is a plus. This is a full-time, salaried, ing high school and college athletic programs Tommy Felts, managing editor, The Ottawa performance-based position that can become for a daily newspaper launching into the Herald, 104 S. Cedar St., Ottawa, KS 66067 a career. Must demonstrate team-building world of new media. This full-time position or [email protected]. skills, be customer-driven and represent the requires a reliable professional who possess newspaper in the community. Travel to both good writing and communications skills, The Huntsville (Texas) Item, a 5,000-circula- papers required. Kansas Newspapers offers has reliable transportation, and a passion for tion daily, is seeking an editor to take us to competitive pay, paid vacation and sick sports. There will be weekend and evening the next level. This is the top position in our leave, health insurance and life insurance. hours. If this fi ts you, please send letter, seven- person newsroom, with responsibility Send a detailed resume with professional clips, resume and references to ebradbury@ over our print edition, special sections and and personal references to: Shanna L. Guiot, kspress.comwith EB-3044 in the subject line. Web site. We need someone who can wear a Publisher, The Parsons Sun, P.O. Box 836, lot of different hats – page designer, editorial Parsons, KS 67357 WANTED: Sports editor passionate about lo- writer, copy editor, project planner, writing cal sports to energetically lead a two-person coach and occasional reporter – all while NEWS department in covering high school and maintaining high editorial standards and The (Pittsburg, Kan.) Morning Sun is ac- collage programs that are perennial state and inspiring and directing our team of young, cepting resumes for a full-time Sports Editor. national contenders. This full-time position is talented journalists. Leadership and man- We’re looking for someone who can dive responsible for coordinating daily multime- agement skills are important. Planning and into recreational, youth, high school and dia sports coverage and reporting. Must be execution are critical, as is an understanding collegiate stories and isn’t afraid to ask ques- reliable and professional, possess good writ- of the importance of local news content in a tions. Online duties will be required. Cover- ing and communications skills, have reliable community newspaper. Our new editor also age will include Pittsburg State University, a transportation, and most importantly, a desire needs to have the skills to give our readers a Division II university with a full complement for excellence. Weekend and evening hours great Web experience, preferably including of athletics as well as six area high schools required. If this is you, please send letter, audio and video content. We offer com- and a myriad of youth and recreational clips, resume and references to ebradbury@ petitive pay, a good benefi ts package and a sports. A bachelor’s degree in journalism or kspress.comwith EB-3043 in the subject line. wonderful place to live. Huntsville is home English, InDesign knowledge and AP Style- to Sam Houston State University, located 3 book profi ciency are preferred. Photoshop, The Chanute Tribune seeks a reporter who 1/2 hours southeast of Dallas (I45) and 55 as well as time on a desk or editing copy, would cover police and education beats, minutes north of Houston, TX on I-45. E- are pluses. This is a great opportunity for write features, take photos and assist with mail resumes and work samples to dgarri- someone who wants to make a difference at pagination. InDesign experience a plus. [email protected] or mail them to Dennis a daily paper. 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Wanted: Photographer (Position opening in is seeking a circulation director to manage early July): A journalist with solid photogra- the distribution of its 4,000-circulation daily The Hutchinson News seeks a versatile phy and writing skills, who can combine or- newspaper, two weekly newspapers and a general assignment reporter who has some ganizational and reporting abilities to create, free entertainment weekly. Ideal candidates experience in reporting on education, public develop and manage content in a community should have a background in circulation sales safety and city government issues. The right news-oriented setting. Position is the primary and customer service. We offer a competi- candidate also should have a good working photographer for The Herald newsroom, is tive benefi ts package and compensation plan knowledge of various multimedia platforms, the newspaper’s fi rst responder for break- commensurate with experience. Send cover including Twitter, Facebook, mobile and ing news and is required to be available for letter and resume to John G. Montgomery at video. The Hutchinson News is the fl agship day and night assignments, sports coverage [email protected]. paper of the Harris Group, which owns four and weekend events. Position is responsible other dailies in Kansas and one in Iowa. The for preparing photos for print, online and UNIVERSITY OPENINGS News offers a competitive salary, an ESOP, archival uses. Experience with reporting and Campus news and K-Statement editor -- 401(k) and other benefi ts. Please submit a multimedia storytelling is a plus. Ability to News writer. Kansas State University seeks letter of application, a resume (with referenc- handle multiple projects is a must. A full- a talented self-starter for full-time opening es), three story clips and any relevant mul- time, entry-level job for an energetic, driven timedia work that complemented your work photographer who enjoys telling the stories See JOB OPENINGS on Page 10 8 Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (785) 271-5304

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Show us how free you can be. 1forAll.us Show us how free you can be. 1forAll.us Show us how free you can be. 1forAll.us ASNE kicks off First Amendment campaign By Ken Paulson very July 4th, we celebrate the Founding Fathers who gave Ameri- KPA members urged to run ad on July 1 Eca the gift of liberty. he American Society of Newspaper Editors is asking all newspapers in the Except that they didn’t. United States to participate in the “1 for All” campaign to promote the First Actually, the operative word is “fa- TAmendment. The Kansas Press Association has signed on as a co-sponsor. thers.” These gentlemen did a fi ne job Newspapers are asked: of building a nation founded on freedom ❒ To donate the space to run one of the “1 for All” ads on July 1, 2010 (or the –— unless you happened to be a woman, edition closest to that date). Some examples are printed above. a slave or poor. ❒ To allow their publication to be listed as a supporter of the campaign. For all the poetic fl ourish of the Decla- ❒ As space allows, to publish other “1 for All” ads. ration of Independence, the most power- You can fi nd the ads at: ful passage in America’s history can be http://1forall.us/media-resources/print-and-web-ads/ found in the First Amendment to the Con- stitution. The fi ve freedoms guaranteed tional illiteracy of the highest order. freedom in America and the ways we ex- there gave Americans the right to speak The truth is that we don’t do a very ercise those freedoms in our daily lives. out against injustice, to report about good job of standing up for the First The First Amendment gives us freedom inequality, to protest and petition, and to Amendment. Its freedoms are truly the of speech, but it also provides freedom to draw strength from freedom of faith. cornerstone of democracy and make tweet. It protects political speeches, but In the centuries that followed this America the special nation it is. it also guarantees our right to sing, dance nation’s founding, the First Amendment It’s time we said that. Publicly. Pas- and perform. was used to free the slaves, extend the sionately. Over and over again. In fact, the First Amendment enriches vote to women and ensure equal protec- That’s the core concept behind “1 for our lives on a daily basis. That’s the tion under the laws. All”, a nationwide campaign to remind essence of “1 for All.” The campaign — Yet despite its pivotal role in making the public that there’s one amendment which will launch on July 1 — is defi ned America what it is today, there are no that we all use daily. And it’s the one that by these guiding principles: fi reworks celebrating the First Amend- truly guarantees freedom for all. • “1 for All” is non-partisan: At a time ment. The anniversary of its ratifi cation “1 for All” is the collaborative effort of deep political polarization, we choose on Dec. 15 goes largely unnoticed. of educators, artists, journalists, lawyers, not to take sides. In fact, a shared com- More tellingly, most Americans have librarians and many more who believe mitment to freedom of speech, press and no idea what the First Amendment says. that the American public would benefi t faith should unify this nation. Organiza- Surveys indicate that only one American from a greater understanding of the First tions of all political stripes are welcome in 25 can name the freedoms of the First Amendment and the need to protect all to support “1 for All” but the campaign Amendment and that a majority — when voices, views and faiths. will steer clear of partisan content. pressed — can come up with only one, With the help of the Weber Shandwick • It’s all about education: America’s typically freedom of speech. It’s constitu- agency, we’ve crafted ads that celebrate See 1 FOR ALL on Page 9 Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (785) 271-5304 9 1 for All Stylebook recognizes social media, ContinuedContinued fromfrom PagePage 8 changes ‘website’ to just one word teachers would like to do a better job of EW YORK -- Social media have corporate name of the discount retailer, and teaching about the First Amendment, but gained greater recognition in the Walmart, for the stores themselves. they often lack the resources they need. N2010 edition of The Associated New entries recognize signifi cant de- “1 for All” will provide educational ma- Press Stylebook with a separate section that velopments in world events: Great Reces- terials, course content and study guides also makes “website” one word. sion, referring to the 2007-08 economic for teachers of grades 1-12. In addition, The new Social Media Guidelines sec- downturn that was the worst recession since “1 for All” and its Liberty Tree Initiative tion includes information and policies on the Great Depression, and tea party, for the will sponsor campus festivals celebrating using tools like Facebook and Twitter, how conservative political movement. and exploring First Amendment free- journalists can apply them to their work Other new entries cover Alcoholics doms. and how to verify sources found through Anonymous, Bluetooth, Blu-ray, bondhold- • “1 for All” is interactive: There’s them. Also included are 42 separate entries er, Breathalyzer, fl u-like, GED, Internation- no point in celebrating free expression on such terms as app, blogs, click-throughs, al Space Station, mic as the shortened form without encouraging some of it. Students friend and unfriend, metadata, RSS, search for microphone, hard line, high-fi ve, Taser, and others will be encouraged to submit engine optimization, smart phone, trending, thumbs-up and Ultimate Fighting. photos, videos, songs and stories that widget and wiki. The new print edition and online sub- refl ect the value of freedom in America. The AP said the change from “Web site” scriptions can be ordered by credit card • The focus is on all fi ve freedoms: to “website” was based on increasingly online at a secure site at http://www.ap- America’s news media are quick to common usage both in print and online. bookstore.com. The order form also allows defend freedom of the press and churches “In making the change, the Stylebook customers to create an invoice to pay by embrace freedom of faith, but these free- team considered responses from our staff as check or money order, and member news doms are interdependent and deserve the well as readers and users of the Stylebook. organizations can request direct assessment. full support of all Americans. We can’t It was clear that website has become the The new edition costs $11.75 for pick and choose the freedoms we like. widely accepted usage,” said Darrell Chris- member news organizations and col- • We need a little help from our tian, AP editor-at-large. lege bookstores and $18.95 retail. For the friends: Marketing is expensive and an “Web” remains a capitalized proper second year in a row, AP held prices steady. organization determined not to engage noun when used as a shortened form of Stylebook Online prices also are the same, in political advocacy or take a partisan World Wide Web, and e-mail, with the with individual subscribers paying $25 an- position faces an uphill battle in raising hyphen, remains unchanged for electronic nually, $15 for news organizations that are the funds needed to spread the word. So mail, along the lines of similar phrases such AP members. Prices for Online site licenses we’re not going to try. Instead, we’re as e-book, e-reader and A-list. are based on the number of users, with going to provide the ad campaign to news The Stylebook also makes the distinc- the price declining as the number of users media, First Amendment groups, edu- tion between Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the increases. cational organizations, performing arts groups and anyone else who believes in this cause. We ask that these “1 for All” platforms and protocols for a digital infor- partners use one of the ads on the July 1 Digital mation marketplace; supporting investment launch date and then publish additional and partnering with operating companies ads whenever space allows. “1 for All” is ContinuedContinued fromfrom PagePage 1 and, not asking for money; we’re asking for ❒ Defi ne and start raising money for an media. Missouri and Iowa with support from sev- operating company or association that an- There’s extraordinary power in repeat- eral other state trade groups. swers to, and primarily serves and benefi ts, edly marketing a message to the Ameri- Details of the public event, and links to all America’s newspapers — and is focused can people. “Got Milk” proved that. And participant registration, are at http://www. on profi tably sharing, protecting and every generation understands that “Only infotrust.org . managing their digital content. Monroe said you can prevent forest fi res.” ”This is not a conference, or a summit,” the working name for the new entity is the “1 for All” is an opportunity for those said Bill Densmore, a consulting researcher American Newspaper Digital Access Corp. who believe in the importance of free to the Reynolds Journalism Institute. “ It’s The Multi-State Task Force was formed expression to share one overriding mes- a public congress of news and information a year ago by the Kansas Press Associa- sage with the American people: It’s not service providers — organized by U.S. state tion, Missouri Press Association and Iowa a coincidence that the strongest, most press associations. The intention is to move Newspaper Association to collaborate on dynamic, most creative and most ambi- beyond talk, and to launch one or more en- ways to monetize content, to create an tious nation in the history of the planet is terprises or collaboratives.” Reynolds is an independently-owned public notice website also the most free. ideas-experiments-research center affi liated and to look into electronic tearsheeting, One amendment. Freedom for all. with the nation’s oldest journalism school, among other initiatives. at the University of Missouri. The gathering in Columbia will begin Ken Paulson is a founder of “1 for Densmore said the gathering has two with a meeting of that task force on Thurs- All”, the president of the Newseum and intentions: day, followed by a full day of other discus- ❒ First Amendment Center and the former Consider establishing a non-profi t sions on Friday with a much wider group of editor of USA TODAY. collaborative that will specify standards, participants and potential vendors. 10 Kansas Press Association, 5423 S.W. 7th, Topeka, KS 66606 • www.kspress.com • (785) 271-5304 Here’s how we’re going to save public notice f you haven’t been living in a cave the going to take a leap of faith on your part crash of your system or a fi re destroyed all past few years, you’re probably aware and some added trust in your press asso- your backup fi les. Ithat public notice is under fi re from a ciation to accomplish it. Third, we could switch to an online number of directions. Here’s the answer: we have to beat gov- process for our news and advertising con- Governmental entities don’t like public ernment to the punch on utilizing the Web, tests, which would save on travel expenses notice because it costs them money. And and the only way to do that is to come up and allow every newspaper in Kansas to in this day of tighter budgets, they’re look- with a solution that solves the problem — participate. ing for every way possible to cut back on wider distribution — without costing the Oh, I’m not naive. I know there will be expenses, even if public notice is only a taxpayer another dime. some who will argue that sharing such in- miniscule drop in the huge budget bucket. To accomplish that, we must fi nd a formation with KPA raises the possibility Others don’t like it because it actu- way to get public notices online faster that content could be stolen, advertising ally accomplishes and certainly more economically than 700 designs pirated, and so on. its goal of informing governmental entities in Kansas could All I can say here is you’re going to the public of upcom- ever do it. have to trust us. ing budget hearings, We think we’ve found that answer: If The alternative, if we don’t do this, is a bid lettings, protest every newspaper in Kansas agreed to send future without public notice. petition possibilities, PDFs of their published pages to the Kan- I guarantee you some business — or foreclosures and other sas Press Association, we could create a governmental entity for that matter — is important news. website that would become the go-to place going to step forward one of these days And a few oth- for everyone interested in public notices. that has a solution. ers don’t like public Our solution would keep printed public If you don’t think it can happen, you notice because it helps notices in newspapers, but it would also haven’t been paying attention. Do the Doug Anstaett keep newspapers in solve the online issue that is growing words Google and Yahoo ring a bell? business, which leads to every day. Someone is going to step up to the plate its own set of problems. Newspapers can Plus, having your pages in PDF format with a solution. make life miserable for those who like to would also create a couple of other op- Why not the state press association? work in the darkness. portunities: Why not the one organization you work Rich Gannon and I, with your help, First, we could provide online with on a daily basis and that exists simply can continue to fend off these threats for tearsheets to those advertisers who would to serve your needs? a time, but at some point we’re going accept them as proof of publication. That KPA staff will be approaching the to have to come up with something that list is growing, although not all advertisers board of directors later this month with recognizes the growing infl uence of the are on board yet. this idea. Help us make it work. Internet and the fact that newspaper read- Second, we could help you create your ership isn’t as strong as it once was. own online morgue, backing up any local Doug Anstaett is executive director of We think we have the answer, but it’s fi les you had just in case you had a global the Kansas Press Association.

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