Briefing

Jim Pumarlo

Guide to aggressive reporting? Begin with the basics

Aggressive reporting goes beyond tackling sensitive and contentious subjects in a community’s living history. It also means delivering meaningful content, writes Jim Pumarlo, a speaker and trainer on newsroom success strategies.

In his most recent column, Pumarlo provides six examples of reporting that will erode a newspaper’s foundational credibility — and why it’s critical delve further with your reporting.

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Photo Gallery: 2019 WNA Foundation Better Newspaper Contest winners

WNA Foundation award recipients were mailed their plaques and certificates over the last two weeks. Since then, some members have shared their celebratory snapshots.

Take a look at the photos we’ve received so far and send us a photo of you celebrating so we can highlight your important accomplishments.

Video: Salute to Wisconsin Photographers

Each year, during the annual WNA Convention & Trade Show, we salute Wisconsin photographers by highlighting their outstanding work.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic caused us to cancel our convention, we’re sharing the montage online. Take a look at some of the best shots from the last year.

2020 WNA Necrology: In Memoriam

The 2020 WNA Necrology pays tribute to members of the Wisconsin newspaper community who have died during the last year.

See the full montage on our website and take a look back at the many talents we’ve lost.

Video: Best of Division & Newspapers of the Year winners

At the end of each WNA Foundation Better Newspaper Contest Awards Banquet, we announce the top winners in each division with a photo montage that displays snapshots of their staffs.

We didn’t want anyone to miss out on the fun this year, so we’re sharing the slideshow online. Congratulations to all of the winners!

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WNA executive director congratulates BNC award winners

In a letter to membership, WNA Executive Director Beth Bennett congratulates the 2019 Better Newspaper Contest award winners.

“The WNA Foundation proudly presents each of you with your well-deserved awards,” Bennett writes. “We are anxiously looking forward to seeing you at next year’s awards ceremony.”

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