MediaFest25: Another update from the nation’s largest news-media conference

MediaFest25, the nation’s largest news-media gathering for professionals and college students, concludes its four-day run in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, October 18. The conference is sponsored by the Society of Professional Journalists, the Associated Collegiate Press and the College Media Association. Michael Karlik, a member of the SPJ Colorado Pro chapter’s board of directors, is … Continue reading MediaFest25: Another update from the nation’s largest news-media conference

SPJ Colorado Pro Chapter names president, new board members

The Colorado Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, the nation’s oldest and broadest organization for professional journalists, has named its president for 2025-26, appointed three journalists to its board, and said thanks and farewell to three departing board members.  Deb Hurley Brobst, who served as co-president of the chapter along with Doug Bell … Continue reading SPJ Colorado Pro Chapter names president, new board members

WEBINAR: For SPJ Ethics Week, Hear from Experts April 17 on When — and How — to Say No

The Code of Ethics for the Society of Professional Journalists states that ethical journalism is truthful, compassionate, independent and transparent. It also calls on journalists to uphold high standards – and that’s a responsibility that requires knowing when to say no. SPJ Ethics Week is April 14-18, 2025. To help promote the Code of Ethics’ … Continue reading WEBINAR: For SPJ Ethics Week, Hear from Experts April 17 on When — and How — to Say No

9 Colorado newsrooms awarded Press Forward grants to help close news gaps

Erin McIntyre and Mike Wiggins, co-publishers and editors of the Ouray County Plaindealer, one of the grant recipients, are featured in a video provided by Press Forward. Nine local newsrooms across Colorado have been granted $100,000 each through a grant program by Press Forward that aims to help close persistent news coverage gaps in communities … Continue reading 9 Colorado newsrooms awarded Press Forward grants to help close news gaps