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Official publication of the Colorado Press Association / coloradopressassociation.com / Vol. LXXXVII, No. 2
When laws collide See Page 7
February 2016
More speakers added to convention Staff report
Photo courtesy of Durango Herald
Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride’s image of the once blue Animas River turned a burnt orange due to the Gold King Mine spill quickly grabbed attention. It was used not only in the Herald, but also by New York Times and nationwide, in addition to being shared throughout the world online.
‘Business without borders’ Durango Herald striving for excellence; innovation reflected in company motto By Joshua Roberts For the editor A national story broke in late summer 2015 within the Durango Herald’s coverage area as an estimated three million gallons of contaminated runoff from Gold King Mine was released into Cement Creek, making its way to the Animas River. Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride’s stark image of the once-blue river tainted a putrid
orange left an impression — it made the New York Times, ran on the Denver Post’s front page, and was shared across the world online. As Herald Senior Editor Amy Maestas said, “If ever there was an example of a picture worth a thousand words, that’s the example.” The Gold King spill was a disaster, declared as much by the governor, and reignited vigorous debate about the role of
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Several new presenters have been added to the Colorado Press Association annual convention speaker lineup. Areas of expertise for the new speakers include editorial, productivity, graphics and advertising. The convention already boasted a strong spoken speaker lineup including keynote speakers Gov. John 138th Annual CPA HickenConvention looper, Gordon Borrell, Penny Abernathy and Dan Easton. “We’re very excited with the new additions to the speaker lineup,” said Jerry Raehal, CEO of the CPA. “Having a strong speaker lineup is one key to a convention’s success, and we believe that lineup is taking shape. We’re in conversations with more presenters, as well.” The core of the convention is May 13-14, which marks the first time in memory it is not being held in February. The convention is at the Denver West Sheraton, which Raehal said should make it more cost effective for members to attend.
For bios and sessions on the new speakers, go to page 4.
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Potential bylaw amendments on annual meeting agenda
Tweetable Truths about the newspaper industry
Are you digitally uploading your paper?
The Colorado Press Association bylaws could be amended at the May 13 annual meeting at the Denver West Sheraton. Three changes are proposed: • To change the CPA board structure, removing the Chairman position, and making that person the Past President — primarily Article III, Section F • To allow general membership the ability to vote online on certain matters and at the board’s discretion — Article II, Sections F and G, • To bring bylaw language up-to-date after last year’s bylaw changes to membership criteria. To see full proposed changes to bylaws, go to www.coloradopressassociation.com/img/site_specific/uploads/2016_ByLaws-proposed.pdf
The Newspaper Association of America has compiled a list of “20 Tweetable Truths” for newspapers to share on their Twitter accounts. The tweets include positive facts and figures about the state of newspapers in 140 characters or fewer about newspaper audiences, digital reach, use of and trust in newspaper advertising, and more. The “Tweet This” feature allows users to quickly and easily share these facts. Visit the NAA website at www.naa.org to download the “20 Tweetable Truths” document.
If not, you should start to do so for at least three reasons. 1. It will save you money on mailing copies to the Press Association, which per the bylaws state members need to send 3 physical print copies or upload. 2. It will help SYNC2 Media process payments faster since the tearsheets are uploaded in real time and not mailed. 3. It is a free service for CPA members and creates a free digital archive. To learn more about digital archive and tearsheet program, contact the CPA office at 303-571-5117.