2018 ASNE diversity survey seeks more participation
2018 ASNE-APME conference a big success
#DefendPressFreedom campaign
Training for a stronger, healthier media organization
Artificial intelligence meets social media publishing
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ASNE, others urge news organizations to fill out 2018 diversity survey by Oct. 12
News organizations that have not participated in the 2018 ASNE diversity survey have until Oct. 12 to submit their data. This deadline extension, announced during the ASNE-APME conference last week, is to drive greater participation in the survey so we can provide an accurate analysis of the current state of diversity in U.S. newsrooms. With only 234 out of nearly 1,700 newspapers and digital media outlets that filled out this year's survey, we can't share the results until we collect more data that we can say is representative of the contemporary media landscape. 

"We realize how busy editors are, juggling a growing list of priorities with dwindling resources, but we must rally to get a better handle on where we stand so we may identify trends and solutions," said ASNE Diversity Committee Co-Chair Karen Magnuson, editor and vice president of news at the Rochester (New York) Democrat & Chronicle. "If you're struggling with diversity in your newsroom, ASNE is here to help. We're in this together. Diversity in staffing and news reports is a business imperative. If we as an industry do not reflect and connect with communities of color, we won't be able to grow and uphold our First Amendment responsibilities. Please participate!"

In response, Farai Chideya, program officer for Creativity and Free Expression at Ford Foundation; Molly De Aguiar, managing director of the News Integrity Initiative at the CUNY Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism; Jim Friedlich, executive director and CEO at The Lenfest Institute for Journalism; Tom Glaisyer, managing director of Public Square Program at Democracy Fund; Jonathan Logan, president and CEO of the Jonathan Logan Family Foundation; Jennifer Preston, vice president of journalism at the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation; and Andres Torres, program officer at the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, released a joint statement:

"As foundations committed to furthering diversity, equity and inclusion in journalism, we stand together today to call on newsroom leaders to take seriously the work of building newsrooms that truly represent the diversity of our nation." 


If your newsroom needs a link to the survey, then please contact immediately lead researcher Dr. Meredith Clark, assistant professor of the University of Virginia's Department of Media Studies, at mdc6j@virginia.edu, or ASNE Executive Director Teri Hayt at thayt@asne.org. The new expected release date of survey results and analysis, along with data visualizations from the Google News Lab, is early November.

2018 ASNE-APME conference a big success
#newsleaders2018  was a big success filled with engaging discussions to better lead newsrooms and support and defend journalism. More than 230 people, including speakers, panelists, sponsors and student journalists, attended the 2018 ASNE-APME News Leadership Conference Sept. 11-12 in Austin, Texas. 

We thank all of you for joining us and making the conference relevant and valuable. If you couldn't join us this year, then we hope to see you next year, Sept. 9-10, in New Orleans

Innovation Track: Measuring Success panel

For stories, photos and videos from the conference, please visit https://www.newsleaders2018.com an online hub featuring outstanding coverage by a team of student journalists from Ball State University and The University of Texas at Austin. For more photos, check out ASNE's Facebook album

In case you missed it, ASNE and APME approved a merger plan to become the News Leaders Association. Both organizations will continue to exist in 2018-19 under the new leadership of ASNE President Nancy Barnes of the Houston Chronicle and APME President Angie Muhs of The State Journal-Register in Springfield, Illinois. Click here to read more about it, including a Q&A about the merger. 

In addition to the News Leadership Conference, ASNE's Emerging Leaders Institute Sept. 9-10 received rave reviews from participants! We thank ASNE Leadership Committee Co-Chairs Jill Geisler of Loyola University Chicago, Manny Garcia of the USA TODAY Network and Ron Smith of USA TODAY, as well as Alfredo Carbajal of Al Dia at The Dallas Morning News, for organizing the program and mentoring an exciting group of emerging news leaders. Also, thanks to the class for their hard work in cultivating their leadership skills.

We'd like to make several shout-outs to those who made the conference as smooth and successful as possible. We first thank journalism faculty and APME board member Juli Metzger of Ball State University, as well as all of the student journalists, for covering the conference across all platforms.

We also thank ASNE-APME Conference Program Committee Co-Chairs Emilio Garcia-Ruiz of The Washington Post, Colin McMahon of the Chicago Tribune and Bill Church of GateHouse Media for putting together a terrific program. And, of course, we can't thank enough our speakers, panelists and attendees for sharing their knowledge and experience. 

Lastly, our deep appreciation goes to all of our generous sponsors for making the #newsleaders2018 conference possible!
ASNE joins #DefendPressFreedom campaign
Press freedom is one of the most essential components of a democracy, and yet it is witnessing a drastic decline here in the United States. That's why ASNE is joining a coalition of partners led by Reporters Without Borders to launch the #DefendPressFreedom campaign ahead of the midterm elections in November. We must remind our congressional candidates that journalists play a crucial role in our democracy by keeping us informed and holding those in power accountable. Find out more, get involved and help us #DefendPressFreedom!
Training for a stronger, healthier media organization
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Invest in your newsroom and reserve this high-quality "Workplace Integrity" training, delivered by one of the Power Shift Project's expert trainers. For more information, please visit this page or contact Talisa Proctor at 202-292-6655 or  tproctor@freedomforum.org.

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