Convention preview Connect2021 Spring National College Media Convention presented virtually March 18-20, 2021 collegemediaconvention.org Associated Collegiate Press with the Journalism Association of Community Colleges and California College Media Association Renew. Re-charge. Re-set. Re-connect. Welcome to Connect 2021, unite collegiate-media programs Convention partners Spring National College Media participating in the convention. Convention. And while we can’t be together Associated Collegiate Press The convention, which in person, there is a fringe benefit convenes virtually March 18-20, for this virtual convention: Laura Widmer [email protected] reaches across the miles to connect No agonizing over multiple 612-200-9254 us when we need it most. sessions at the time. You’ll have We’re excited about the access to breakout sessions for two acp.studentpress.org sessions, the pre-convention weeks after the event. @acpress workshops, the keynote speakers, The session topics are as the critiques and consultations, timely as today’s news. Leadership and the convention Best of Show and ethics. Diversity. Innovation. College Media Association competition. Adapting to all-digital publishing. Nora Keller And, just as importantly, this Reporting and specialty reporting. [email protected] convention brings us together Visual journalism. 212-297-2195 — with small-group discussions Even more timely are our collegemedia.org on specific topics, roundtable keynoters: Major Garrett, on general topics, get-togethers of CBS News; Linsey Davis, @collegemedia for affinity groups and adviser of ABC News; and Ashley Parker, of meetings (and a Happy Hour!). The Washington Post. College Media Business and This preview gives you a They’ve been on the front lines of Advertising Managers sample of what’s ahead, in the reporting at the White House and Katherine Ross nation’s largest gathering of college in DC, and you’ll definitely want to [email protected] journalists, media students and hear their perspectives. 215-422-4640 their advisers. It’s three days of learning and Presented on the Pathable fun and friends. Have a great cmbam.org platform, the convention will convention! @collegemediabiz Thank you to our convention sponsors mySNworks.com 2 >> Spring National College Media Convention site >> The convention on Pathable powered by DIGITAL PUBLISHING TRANSFORMED CEO is a powerful content management system giving media organizations tools they need to plan, create and publish content across all platforms. Join more than 65 media groups using SNworks! mysnworks.com — [email protected] Keynote speakers Three prominent journalists on the front lines of covering U.S. politics and events in the nation’s capital will be our convention keynoters. > Speaker bios are on the convention site. 5 p.m. ET Thursday, March 18 Linsey Davis Anchor, “ABC News Prime Live” Anchor, weekend “World News Tonight” on Sundays 1 p.m. ET Friday, March 19 6 p.m. ET Saturday, March 20 Major Garrett Ashley Parker Chief Washington correspondent, White House reporter, CBS News The Washington Post 4 >> Spring National College Media Convention site >> The convention on Pathable Navigating Pathable’s convention platform Here’s a brief introduction It’s quite similar to a convention to the convention’s digital platform mobile app, with sessions, speakers on Pathable. and exhibits at your fingertips. The convention platform’s front page presents all convention special events, from the virtual trade show to the awards programs. Looking for ways to connect? And share your student media and gather ideas in our engagement The convention platform allows you center. to interact through messages and conversations. 5 >> Spring National College Media Convention site >> The convention on Pathable Navigating Pathable’s convention platform The convention agenda will be Pathable converts the schedule your go-to page. It’s organized by to your time zone. dates and times, with color-coded program tracks, and you can designate your own agenda. Convention speakers are compiled and bio. It helps folks put a face for easy reference so you can find with a name. when a speaker is scheduled. For questions on Pathable, please And speaking of profiles, be sure to reach out to CMA’s Libby Settle, update your profile with your photo [email protected]. 6 >> Spring National College Media Convention site >> The convention on Pathable Convention schedule Thursday, March 18 Friday, March 19 Saturday, March 20 All times listed here are Eastern. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. ET 9 a.m.-5 p.m. ET The convention platform Virtual trade show Virtual trade show converts them to your time zone. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. ET 10 a.m. ET 9 a.m.-5 p.m. ET 50-minute critiques ACP advisory committee Virtual trade show pre-registration required Browse companies and schools BREAKOUT SESSIONS offering services and products BREAKOUT SESSIONS 11-11:50 a.m. • for collegiate-media programs. 11-11:50 a.m. • noon-12:50 p.m. • noon-12:50 p.m. • 2-2:50 p.m. • 3-3:50 p.m. • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. ET 2-2:50 p.m. • 3-3:50 p.m. • 4-4:50 p.m. • 5-5:50 p.m. 50-minute critiques 4-4:50 p.m. • 5-5:50 p.m. • pre-registration required 6-6:50 p.m. ET 1-1:50 p.m. ET Small-group discussions PRE-CONVENTION 11 a.m.-7 p.m. ET From training to going all digital, WORKSHOPS Sharing our successes we’ll discuss specific topics in a 3-5 p.m. ET It’s time to share your successes series of sessions. $50 / pre-registration from the past year. Bring your Our nine specialized content to share during a series 2-6 p.m. ET workshops meet of topic-specific sessions. Affinity groups on opening day. Share your perspectives and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. ET experiences at a series 5-11 p.m. ET Adviser roundtable of 50-minute gatherings JACC sessions discussions for students and advisers Kickoff, contests and Advisers gather to share and with shared interests. meetings for students and faculty discuss a range of topics at specific sessions. 4-6 p.m. ET Sat 5 p.m. ET CMBAM awards ceremony Keynote 1 p.m. ET Linsey Davis, Keynote 4-6 p.m. ET Sat ABC News Major Garrett, CBS News CMA membership meeting and candidate forum 1-1:50 p.m. • 7-10 p.m. ET JACC sessions 6 p.m. ET Newswriting contest, photo Keynote judging live, editor roundtable, Ashley Parker, Corona-palooza The Washington Post 7-8 p.m. ET 7 p.m. ET Adviser virtual ACP awards ceremony happy hour Columbia Scholastic Press Association announces its Crown Awards, and ACP announces Best of Show winners for the convention. 8 p.m. ET CCMA awards ceremony 9 p.m. ET JACC awards ceremony 8 >> Spring National College Media Convention site >> The convention on Pathable Sessions, tracks & discussion groups Consult the Pathable convention platform for program updates. Advisers Critical design tips: How to get More sessions How to justify a real grade your online audience to click at your fingertips in media labs Selling digital: Part 1: What’s an adviser to do? Sales strategies to get a “yes” At a past convention, you Advising student media in a time Business operations for the modern could attend just 14 sessions. of misinformation and attacks college media organization This spring, you’ll get on the press Increase your revenue: on-demand access Advising deep dive: Administrative What to sell and how to sell it to the recorded sessions pitfalls and hurdles Panel: CMBAM Alumni for an extra two weeks. Advisers only: Setting your ethical compass Careers Advisers: General discussion Editing Internship intel: Landing and How a devotion to copy editing Developing our code of ethics succeeding at journalism internships and attention to detail can open in NYC and beyond Adviser happy hour your journalism career Living and working in New York Popular pieces and peer-reviewed Are you the best copy editor? publications: An overview Landing a journalism internship How to better edit yourself of College Media Review or job in Washington, D.C. Fake news and how to spot it Internship tips from your Uncle Winter Adviser roundtables How to freelance Community colleges Leadership, Diversity & Innovation Budgets Design When editors fail to lead The best of times, the worst of times: Designing during a pandemic, Working as a student journalist Training programs Parts 1 & 2 in a time of misinformation and attacks Private schools Something old, something new, on democracy Small programs something borrowed, Encompassing culture: Using StoryMap something by you Media groups to create an indigenous tour Guidelines for good newspaper design of your campus Dealing with difficult administrators Strong typography makes a difference Mental health for Black student Award-winning print design journalists Affinity groups Can journalism pay reparations? Black journalists Digital & Broadcast Dealing with grief in the age of COVID Women journalists Finding the heart of the story Deadline dilemmas and difficult Latino American journalists decisions: You make the call Pro tips: Working in a digital-first LGBTQ+ newsroom Small staff, big opportunities Digital media today So now you’re on Zoom. How to bond with your team virtually Business & Marketing Developing a documentary film New adviser workshop department Leadership styles: Let’s find yours Successfully planning Face-to-face with Facebook Shifting your newsroom focus to communication and training around a pandemic Storytelling at MediaStorm Facebook business Dealing with conflict in the newsroom Google tools for your newsroom without throwing anything Monetizing social media Pulling back the curtain How newsroom guilds are ensuring Rebooting your sales force on tech-powered news delivery your future in journalism Structuring your business office Remote TV broadcasts? No problem.