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Where Have Our Ethics Gone?

Where Have Our Ethics Gone?

 |  Mar 15, 2023

One of the pillars of the Society of Professional Journalists’ Code of Ethics is that journalists should seek truth and report it. Scott Hanson shares more on the importance of this pillar and how it relates to FOX News and a recent defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems.

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What is Sunshine Week?

What is Sunshine Week?

 |  Mar 10, 2023

Next week marks Sunshine Week, which aims to promote open government and shine light into government secrecy. Scott Hanson shares more on the fight for governmental accountability and how SPJ's Sunshine Awards plays a part in this blog post.

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You Must Be a Smart Consumer of News

You Must Be a Smart Consumer of News

 |  Jan 27, 2023

As a consumer of news, it is your responsibility to be mindful about the news you consume. Discover how to be a smart consumer of news with these recommendations from Abbie Fink. Read more!

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#MediaMonday – Rebecca Aguilar

#MediaMonday – Rebecca Aguilar

 |  Jan 11, 2021

Today’s #MediaMonday comes to us from Rebecca Aguilar, president-elect and chair of the Diversity Committee for the Society of Professional Journalists.  Rebecca is a freelance reporter who worked at KPNX-TV Channel 12 for nearly three years beginning in 1990. She’s a multiple Emmy award-winning reporter who spent 28 years in television news and then transitioned […]

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Diversity Style Guide

Diversity Style Guide

 |  Nov 3, 2020

Many of us PR pros have an AP Stylebook close by while working. Now, there is a Diversity Style Guide that can help even more. Click to learn more...

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#MediaMonday – Colleen Sparks

#MediaMonday – Colleen Sparks

 |  Oct 14, 2019

Today’s #MediaMonday comes to us from Colleen Sparks, editor of North Central News. Check out the post to get to know more about her.

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My Advice for Attending Your First SPJ Valley Publicity Summit

My Advice for Attending Your First SPJ Valley Publicity Summit

 |  Oct 8, 2019

Are you already looking forward to next year’s SPJ Valley Publicity Summit? Check out Autumn's advice for attending your first summit.

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Eight tips to remember when pitching to the media

Eight tips to remember when pitching to the media

 |  Oct 12, 2018

It has been a few weeks now since I was a proud attendee of the 15th annual Valley Publicity Summit presented by SPJ.  Didn’t catch my tribute? Read it HERE. Panelists, made up from top members of our media, gathered to shed insight and provide tips when it comes to pitching story ideas. I compiled […]

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#MediaMonday – Rebecca Baker

#MediaMonday – Rebecca Baker

 |  Apr 23, 2018

Today’s #MediaMonday comes to us from the Empire State, where Rebecca Baker, national president for the Society of Professional Journalists, has recently been named managing editor at Bloomberg BNA.

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#MediaMonday Special – SPJ Publicity Summit

#MediaMonday Special – SPJ Publicity Summit

 |  Sep 18, 2017

In addition to gaining valuable pitching insight at SPJ's 14th annual Valley Publicity Summit, Bre Krager was able to ask the media some fun questions! [Click below for more]

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#MediaMonday – Mary Jo Pitzl

#MediaMonday – Mary Jo Pitzl

 |  Aug 7, 2017

Scott first met Arizona Republic journalist, Mary Jo Pitzl, in the '80s! And while she's still at the Republic, she has recently made a small career transition. Read all about it in today's #MediaMonday blog post. [Click below for more]

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#MediaMonday – SPJ First Amendment Awards

#MediaMonday – SPJ First Amendment Awards

 |  May 20, 2013

The Valley of the Sun Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists has recognized some of the top journalists in Arizona with its annual awards – spotlighting some of the best in the industry. The First Amendment Award honors published or broadcast work in 2012 that involved significant reliance on public records and open meetings. […]

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