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July 14, 2016 Page 3 News in brief Send promotions, announcements, staff changes and other corporate news to news@hspa.com. News and Tribune appoints new editor IBJ wins awards at AABP conference JEFFERSONVILLE — A new leader has been named to guide the News and Tribune's editorial vision. Susan Duncan, a long- time community newspa- per executive, has been appointed editor of The News and Tribune, which covers Clark and Floyd counties in Southern Indiana, effective imme- diately. "Susan has a proven track record in know- ing how to create print and online content that informs the public and serves the community," said Bill Hanson, publish- er of the paper. "We are pleased she has chosen to join our team." Duncan has worked in several newsroom roles during her 28-year journalism career, including most recently assistant editor of Terre Haute's Tribune-Star, also owned by the News and Tribune's parent company, Community Newspaper Holdings Inc. She served earlier as the Terre Haute paper's city editor, and as a report- er, news editor, city editor and editor of the Effingham, Illinois, Daily News. "I am thrilled to join the talented, dedicated jour- nalists at the News and Tribune," said Duncan. "It is an opportunity to do meaningful journal- ism. We intend to keep our readers informed and entertained, and chal- lenge them to think and engage." Duncan is a journal- ism graduate of Eastern Illinois University, and is a former president of the Illinois AP Editors Association, a past board member of the Mid- America Press Institute, and a founding member of 100+Women Who Care Vigo County, a philan- thropic organization. The Hoosier State Press Association doesn't expect quick resolution to prosecu- tor's issue of releasing of police body camera video. Steve Key, executive direc- tor and general counsel for HSPA, met with Dave Powell, executive director of the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council; Lilia Judson, executive direc- tor of the Division of Court Administration; Jeff Wiese, deputy direc- tor of the Division of Court Administration; and Mike Witte, executive secretary of the Indiana Disciplinary Commission. During the meeting, Powell reiterated concern that pros- ecutors would be in danger of being disciplined under the Supreme Court's Rules of Professional Conduct (specifically Rules 3.6 and 3.8) if police release video to the public before a criminal investigation is over or before a trial ends. Witte, Judson and Wiese felt that there's a difference between a prosecutor releas- ing the video without any public request and the police/ prosecutor responding to an Access to Public Records Act request by the media or citi- zen. The language of 3.8(f) prohibits "comments" by prosecutors or law enforce- ment officials. Witte said that "comments" do not equate to the release of a requested record. Powell's position is that until there is clarification, the prosecutors would take the safe route by refusing release video unless ordered by the court. According to Key, this forces the public to file a lawsuit if it has an interest in viewing or obtain- ing video. "The intent of H.E.A. 1019 that allows police camera video out of the investiga- tory records exception and into a category that allows discretionary release was not to restrict public access," Key said. If police decide not to release, the public can appeal that decision to a judge through the filing of a law- suit. The law enforcement officials then have the burden to convince the judge not to release it. Key said that, "any changes in the Rules or additional commentary to the Rules must come from the Supreme Court, and not a Disciplinary Commission advisory opin- ion. The impression is that the Supreme Court relies on "model" rules and would be reluctant to make with changes to the Court's cur- rent Rules of Professional Conduct. The state Supreme Court may also take offense if the Indiana General Assembly attempted to tweak the leg- islation in a manner that the Court felt would direct judi- cial due process. The meeting ended with a consensus to explore what other states may have done with the question of prosecut- ing attorneys' obligation to protect a defendant's right to a fair trial with the interest in citizens being able to hold law enforcement agencies responsible for their actions. Prosecutors block access to body cams Susan Duncan IBJ won six national journalism awards at the Alliance of Area Business Publications' summer conference in Des Moines, Iowa. Judges evaluated 644 entries from 46 publica- tions. The annual AABP Editorial Excellence competition recognizes print and online writing, photography and design by regional business pub- lications. IBJ competes in the largest publications category against busi- ness journals from Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago. IBJ took home the top honor for local breaking news for its coverage of Anthem's $54.2 billion merger with Cigna. The multimedia coverage was captained by former IBJ reporter J.K. Wall, with contributions from IBJ's Scott Olson, Jared Council and Mason King. "The level of detail and analysis showed author- ity, and the reach for impact was a model of smart sourcing," the judg- es said about the entry. The judges said Hayleigh Colombo's silver award in the best investi- gative reporting category "nails the story down by using documents and extensive on-the-record interviews with many of the key players." IBJ also won silver for best daily email for Eight@8 by Mason King, best recurring feature for Mike Lopresti's sports columns, best editorial for "Vision Fleet Mess: Lesson in Secrecy" by Cory Schouten, and bronze for best bylined commentary for Mickey Maurer's columns. – IBJ HSPA hires new marketing coordinator The Hoosier State Press Association (HSPA) has hired Jamar Cobb- Dennard as its new com- munications specialist. Cobb-Dennard comes to the association with over a decade of sales and mar- keting experience. He is also a student at the Indi- ana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. "The HSPA has a sto- ried tradition, and the association's ability to unify behind the mission of transparency is cru- cial in the digital age ," remarked Cobb-Dennard. Cobb-Dennard will man- age the HSPA's email, social, and print market- ing efforts. "Jamar has experience in creating digital strat- egy for professional servic- es organizations," stated HSPA Executive Director, Steve Key. "As the HSPA moves into the future, I can see him playing a crucial role in transforming how we communicate important industry news to our members." paper. Unfortunately the daily emails don't offer the positive stats as frequent as the negative ones. I guess the click through rates aren't as good, as even that bad news has better readership than positive news. The best book for positive and yet reliable information on newspaper readership is the Newspaper Association of America's annual plan book. Planning out sales training for your staff but not sure what do to or what informa- tion to give them? The plan book offers all the information you might need in one spot. Have a brand new rep and want to give them good, reliable information to build up their knowledge base of the business? From a top 10 reasons to advertise, to quick research on how / why American's buy products and services, to basic ad design and a whole lot more, the NAA plan book offers quick-bits of information to help seasoned sales reps, and can be a great introduction to the business for new sales reps. While confidence in the industry might have shown a slight decline, a salesperson can still overcome that mindset if they have built the right type of relationship with the customer. Many things have changed in the sales process over the years, but being a trusted and valued resource still holds a high importance. A salesperson creates value by bringing new ideas to the table, thinking critically about customers businesses, and presenting solutions that will help the cus- tomer grow—regardless of whether or not the solution will directly benefit the customer. Sales reps, especially new ones need to demonstrate that they have interest in their customer, their customer's customer and in marketing. It is the responsibility of the sales rep to do their homework prior to making the sales pitch, ensuring that they are bring- ing something to that relationship with each customer. The NAA plan book should be a essential part of that homework. Pete Van Baalen, general manager for Fort Wayne Newspapers, is a member of the HSPA board of directors and president of Indiana Newspaper Advertising Executives Association. Silver Lining Continued from Page 1

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