October seems like the right month to talk about things that scare us. I thought about writing something about the convention this month, but by the time you read this, the convention will … more

I’ve spent a good part of this year telling you to show up. Show up for your newspaper. Show up for your community. Show up for MPA. I’ve asked that you bring new ideas, that you not hesitate to … more

Every so often, someone will say to me, “nobody reads newspapers anymore.” I usually just roll my eyes and move on. But a few weeks ago, I had an experience that made me wish those people had … more

One of the ideas approved at our June board meeting was an effort to encourage more people to attend this year’s convention. You’ll read more about that elsewhere in the July issue of Missouri … more

One thing that has become increasingly obvious over the last few years is that local attention still matters. That may sound simple, but in a media environment flooded with generic content, … more

It’s easy to find reasons not to attend industry events. There is always more work to do and stepping away can feel like something you just can’t afford right now. That’s the reality for a lot … more

There are a lot of things we do in this business that are easy to measure — revenue, page views, contracts signed, campaigns delivered. Recognition, on the other hand, is often treated as something … more

In my first column, I shared that during my time as president of the Missouri Press Association, I plan to lean on the expertise we’re fortunate to have at the Missouri School of Journalism. One of … more