Author Archives: Scott Hanson
How Are News Organizations Innovating?
Scott Hanson | Mar 21, 2023
With many news outlets struggling to stay afloat, organizations have been busy coming up with innovative ways to distribute news and appeal to the younger generations. Find out more on their efforts in this blog post from Scott Hanson.
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Where Have Our Ethics Gone?
Scott Hanson | 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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#MediaMonday – Michelle Beaver
Scott Hanson | Mar 13, 2023
Michelle Beaver is the editorial director of the national medical publication EndoPro Magazine and the founder and director of the Arizona chapter of PEN America. Meet Michelle in our latest #MediaMonday feature!
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What is Sunshine Week?
Scott Hanson | 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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#MediaMonday – Jean Clare Sarmiento
Scott Hanson | Mar 6, 2023
It's time for another #MediaMonday! The latest feature comes to us from Jean Clare Sarmiento, digital editor at KJZZ, Phoenix’s NPR station. Meet Jean Clare, discover how she got her start in journalism and find out more on her current role in this post.
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What is a General Flag Ceremony?
Scott Hanson | Feb 28, 2023
After recently attending a promotion and pinning ceremony at the Arizona Air National Guard, Scott Hanson is sharing his experience and the meaning behind the event. Read more in this blog post.
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Obits – Not Dead Yet
Scott Hanson | Feb 21, 2023
ABC’s new show, "Not Dead Yet," follows the life of Nell Stevens as she attempts to restart her life as an obituary writer after moving back from London to Pasadena, Calif., following a bad break-up. Read the twist behind the show and find out more in this post from Scott Hanson.
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A Good Sign – Sort Of
Scott Hanson | Feb 15, 2023
Arizona had a prominent role in showcasing ASL performers in the recent Super Bowl, however the sport and networks dropped the ball by not including signers in the broadcast coverage. Read more on this and HMA's advocacy for the deaf and hard of hearing in this blog post from Scott Hanson.
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#MediaMonday – Brandon Bowers
Scott Hanson | Feb 13, 2023
Happy #MediaMonday! The latest feature comes to us from Brandon Bowers, regional editor for River City Newspapers. Find out more on the papers he overlooks, how he got his start in news and much more in this post.
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#MediaMonday – Bennito Kelty
Scott Hanson | Feb 6, 2023
Happy #MediaMonday! This feature comes to us from Bennito Kelty of the Tucson Sentinel. Learn more about his role as the local reporter on the IDEA beat, how he got his start in journalism and much more in this post.
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Zilanthropy
Scott Hanson | Feb 2, 2023
Participating in workplace volunteerism or volunteering one’s own time can make a huge difference in our community. Read more from Scott Hanson on Gen Z's involvement in philanthropy and how it helped him create a new term in this post.
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Assuming Perfection
Scott Hanson | Jan 26, 2023
The airline industry has taken a beating over the last several weeks from weather and staffing issues to computer glitches. Read more on these recent events and their impact on communications in the latest blog post from Scott Hanson.
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