The Indiana Publisher

A s news media compa- nies across Indiana work to identify new opportunities to generate rev- enue for their organizations, many have found success by creating and organizing events in their local communi- ties. From a large-scale business expo to a women's luncheon, Indiana's newspapers have capitalized on their strengths by finding yet another mean- ingful and lucrative way to connect with readers and secure non-traditional rev- enue. The Hoosier State Press Association would like to compile and showcase these revenue-generating events on our website and in a how-to booklet to be available at the Annual Conference this fall. HSPA is searching out the best marketing events from small communities to large cities. We want to feature your event and how your staff made it work. All newspapers that submit an event idea will receive a printed booklet of the best events throughout Indiana, just in time for you to include in your budget for 2016. HSPA hopes the booklet will serve as an inspira- tion for decision-makers to launch their own special events in their marketplaces, said Pamela Lego, advertis- ing director for Midwest Advertising Placements, HSPA's advertising arm. What: Seminars and idea-sharing for newspa- per executives, audience development and adver- tising managers, and sales reps When: Sept. 17-18, 2015 Where: The Alexander Hotel in downtown Indianapolis & Coffin Golf Club, north of downtown Deadline: Early-bird registration through Aug. 14. Final deadline Sept. 4 Registration: Watch your mail for a brochure in the coming days Hotel rooms: Group rate ends Aug. 21. Use link at hspa.com/conference to make reservations. Participants in HSPA's ICAN program receive an additional room discount. Information: sgoldsby@ hspa.com or 317.803.4772 HSPA & Foundation Annual Conference Publisher The Indiana Volume 80, Issue 6 • June 11, 2015 Published on second Thursday monthly Papers challenge court rulings Hey, what's the big idea? HSPA Foundation on board to help with 2 amicus briefs HSPA producing how-to guide on event revenue T he HSPA Foundation Board of Directors approved two recent requests to file, if needed, amic- us briefs before Indiana Court of Appeals panels. The first request was from The Elkhart Truth. It concerns a subpoena issued by the Elkhart County Prosecutor's Office for reporter Emily Pfund to testify in a criminal case. Pfund conducted a jail inter- view with Freddie Rhodes, who is charged with murder. Rhodes claims he was suffering from an concussion when police obtained a confession to the crime from him prior to Rhodes receiving any medical treatment. Rhodes' attorney filed a motion to suppress the confes- sion. Deputy Prosecutor Vicki Becker then filed a subpoena so Pfund would be available as a possible rebuttal witness in the hearing on the motion. Becker asked for Pfund's notes from the interview. The Truth retained Indian- apolis attorney Steve Badger to fight the subpoena. Judge Terry Shewmakeer ruled the reporter's notes were out of bounds for the prosecutor's office but didn't close the door to Pfund being required to testify. Rhodes' attorney withdrew the motion prior to the hearing, but those involved believe the motion will be refiled before the trial. HSPA Foundation supports the newspaper's efforts to fight the subpoena. It has retained Jan Carroll of Barnes and Thornburg to file an amicus brief if that becomes necessary. HSPA executive director and general counsel Steve Key said the attitude shown by the pros- ecutor's office – that reporters should be subject to a subpoena if they talk to a defendant – is troubling. Key said criminal defendants should feel safe in telling their side of the story to the public through reporters. The crimi- nal system says one is innocent until proven guilty. The sheriff's department taped Pfund's interview as See Rulings, Page 4 See Idea, Page 4 North vs South Golf Challenge: Start the Annual Conference in full swing at the golf outing Sept. 17. Page 3 No native advertising: Indiana newspaper publisher rallies fellow journalists to defend their credibility. Page 5 Key Points: Indiana House increases secrecy with its new definition of protected 'work product.' Page 8 Hey, can they do that? Steve Key answers your legal questions. Page 7 INSIDE 4 things about HSPA's Annual Conference you' ll love 1 2 3 4 The trainers The inclusiveness The venues The happy hour Nationally recognized and recommended experts in print and digital media and sales will present hours of revenue-focused sessions. The conference features training sessions for publishers, newspa- per executives, audience devel- opment managers, advertising directors and ad sales reps. The Alexander, a boutique hotel in downtown Indianapolis, has top accommodations and com- missioned artwork on display. For the golf outing, Coffin Golf Club just north of down town is sur- rounded by mature trees and beautiful landscapes (below). Go on, admit it. That was your favorite part of last year's confer- ence. This year, join your coun- terparts from around the state for a hotel bar social after dinner Sept. 17 at The Alexander's trendy night spot, Plat 99: Mixology Lounge (below). ® Watch your mail for registration materials in the coming days! T H U R S D AY- F R I D AY S E P T. 1 7 - 1 8 , 2 0 1 5 • I N D I A N A P O L I S HSPA wants to showcase your events HSPA is working to compile a newspaper how-to guide for conducting revenue-generating events. Submit details on your company's events by July 22 at hspa.com/goodidea and receive a booklet of event ideas. John F. Greenman Mike Centorani Angie Epps Mike Martoccia

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