This session is open to all journalists in all media, but is tailored in particular for members of Region 9 of the Society of Professional Journalists, which covers Utah, New Mexico, Wyoming and Colorado. SPJ Members and students can register for the conference for just $25. Non-members can register for $35. You can book a roomContinue reading “UPDATE: Sessions, speakers added to Region 9 conference”
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Book your room before March 1 for great deal on the SPJ 2017 regional conference
Coming to the Region 9 SPJ annual conference in Salt Lake City March 24-25? The correct answer is YES. Rooms are secured at a discounted price at the Peery Hotel and at Little America Hotel — but only until March 1. Book before then and mention you’re part of the Society of Professional Journalists toContinue reading “Book your room before March 1 for great deal on the SPJ 2017 regional conference”
Homeless shelter secrecy earns Salt Lake City leaders the Black Hole Award
On Dec. 13, Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski and the seven council members stood before journalists and made an announcement impacting city residents and the entire state — the location of four new homeless shelters. It was the culmination of… well, we aren’t sure what. Whatever process led to the announcement that day wasContinue reading “Homeless shelter secrecy earns Salt Lake City leaders the Black Hole Award”
The power of a united Utah press
As we head into 2017, the SPJ Headliners Board recently took a look back on a few of the open records cases recently supported by various media coalitions. In all these examples, our SPJ group joined forces with other news outlets to fund legal actions to keep hearings public, or to fight for records releases that keep theContinue reading “The power of a united Utah press”
