Introduction: Karen Magnuson, editor and vice president/news, Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
Social media and other digital innovations have changed the landscape in everything we do as journalists, and that includes the critical need for closer ties in all of our diverse communities. Learn innovative engagement techniques and join facilitated conversations about story development and community engagement on hot coverage topics, including:
Groups will discuss myths, innovative ideas/solutions to problems, great journalistic work and what each editor is taking away from the conversation to advance the cause at home. Attendees will also receive handouts with additional information and tools to use.
In this era of 24/7 news, many large and small news organizations are investing in teams of real-time reporters, social curators and editors focused on ways to get developing stories to audiences across multiple channels both quickly and accurately. This session will discuss the tactics and tools that can make these efforts a success in small, medium and large news organizations.
The luncheon honors winners of:
Research is mounting to show that Millennial audiences are voracious news consumers, but they consume it in very different ways than older generations. What do we know about the best ways to engage younger audiences? Find out what the research says and who is doing it well.
Introduction: George Rodrigue, editor, The Cleveland Plain Dealer
It's an ASNE-APME tradition: shop talk about the joys and challenges of newsroom leadership. This year, in wine (not whine) country, we'll raise a glass to leading in changing times -- sharing problems, solutions and smiles. Jill Geisler and Butch Ward serve as designated drivers of the conversation.
The Earth is 10,000 years old. Vaccinations cause autism. Global warming isn't happening. Science would say otherwise to all of these. Yet millions of Americans aren't believing what science has proved. Why? Experts discuss today's `War on Science' and what journalists need to know about it.
On the 50th anniversary of the We Five hits “You Were on My Mind” and “Let’s Get Together,” We Five founder Jerry Burgan and alums Debbie Burgan and Tholow Chan are returning to the San Francisco area for a special concert for the ASNE-APME conference. Hear them sing their classic Billboard Top 40 hits, as well as songs you know and love.
The stories part of the concert will mix memories with humor from the three band members as they talk about the folk-rock revolution and the impact that it is still making on music today. Those who attended a recent concert said it was the “most enjoyable event” they’ve attended in recent memory. Another said she had a "fabulous time" and that The Burgans and Chan put on "quite a show" that "brought back lots of fun memories."
Jerry Burgan also combined with California journalist Alan Rifkin to write the book “Wounds to Bind: A Memoir of the Folk-Rock Revolution” that was recently released in paperback. Join us for this special performance only during the conference!
Introduction: Danny Gawlowski, APPM President
In an age where images are instantaneous and easily shared around the world, what characteristics make a photograph worth publishing? Sara Quinn’s “Eyetracking Photojournalism” study for the National Press Photographers Association gives insight into how people perceive the quality of journalistic photographs, from those taken by seasoned professionals to cell phone images that capture everyday life. This research combines eye track testing with extensive interviews asking people their thoughts on storytelling and quality and what makes an image memorable and worth sharing.
See the three finalists compete for one of APME’s top awards, Innovator of the Year. This unique competition allows the audience to not only hear about the latest innovations, but also vote for who wins the coveted award. This year’s finalists are The Oklahoman, for its “Downtown Big Screen” and its content management system, new apps and other website innovations; The Los Angeles News Group, for its new Audience Growth and Engagement Team and its focus on metrics, social, mobile, SEO and all platforms; and the Boston Herald, for its innovative platform called Boston Herald Radio that is fully integrated with its print, online and video divisions and has attracted major audiences.
Introduction: Kathleen Carroll
The early returns are in, and it’s clear that more money will wash through the nation’s politics than ever before during the 2016 election. The effects of the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United continue to evolve, increasing the challenges of tracking who is giving to candidates and how the money donated is spent. The effects aren’t just felt in the race for president, either, but have trickled down to elections at the state and local level. We’ll review the state of play in campaign finance and, with the panel, offer strategies to help follow the money all the way to Election Day.
Awards presentation: APME President Alan Miller will present the APME Community Initiative Awards
Keynote: How do you build an airplane while flying it? Editors across the country are trying to do just that as they work to transform their newsrooms and find new audiences while continuing to serve loyal readers of their legacy products. S. Mitra Kalita recently joined the Los Angeles Times from digital startup Quartz. She will share some front-line insights.
ASNE Legal Counsel Kevin Goldberg will discuss some of the questions most frequently asked by media clients and look at five current policy issues that ASNE/APME/APPM members should know about.
Journalists are struggling to find the delicate balance between covering terrorism and cyberterrorism while not amplifying the impact of terrorist acts or violating either national security or personal privacy.
It’s not all bad news. Media organizations continue to hire. But are newsroom leaders hiring, retaining and promoting journalists who reflect their changing community? Learn how to overcome the challenges and create a talent pipeline in this forum featuring experts who understand the importance of developing diverse organizations.
Stories are the lifeblood of journalism, but in this digital era how do we keep our focus on telling stories in ways that connect with readers (or listeners or viewers). This session explores ways that storytellers are innovating and making their mark in this new world and how editors can tap into the power of the story.
ASNE meeting: LK120
APME meeting: LK130
Passing the gavel to new presidents for 2015-16:
Introduction: Dawn Garcia, managing director, John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships at Stanford University
Keynote: Tina Seelig describes a new framework -- the Invention Cycle -- that illustrates how imagination leads to entrepreneurship, capturing the attitudes and actions that are necessary to foster innovation and to bring breakthrough ideas to the world.