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Amid collapsing newsroom budgets, rising disinformation and increasing hostility toward the press, journalists from SPJ’s Region 11 gathered for the first time in a decade at their regional conference to discuss future challenges and the stakes of modern journalism.| The SPJ News
The Society of Professional Journalists in Northern California hosted their annual conference at the University of San Francisco, from May 2-3. The conference, which hosted journalists from Region 11 saw footfall of hundreds of people attending more than a dozen panels and workshops. One of the most attended panels at the conference was on a pressing issue that plagued Region 11 earlier this year - wildfires.| The SPJ News
Covering MediaFest25 in Washington, D.C., October 15-18, 2025| The SPJ News
NEW ORLEANS — Artificial intelligence (AI) is a growing concern within the media industry, with journalists voicing concerns about the spread of misinformation and the possible decline in job opportunities due to the technology. Throughout the “Artificial Intelligence: Ethically and Effectively Navigating The New Landscape” panel, led by Denise Malan, a data journalism trainer, and Gina Shelton, an ethics leader at the University of Arkansas, the speakers analyzed how much of a threat...| The SPJ News
NEW ORLEANS — Private and public workplace employees face an evolving threat to democracy: gag rules, which state that people are not allowed to speak freely or express their opinions about a particular subject. Kathryn Foxhall, a veteran reporter on federal health issues, and Frank LoMonte, CNN legal counsel and a distinguished First Amendment lawyer, presented to members of the Society of Professional Journalists at the “Jazzed about Journalism” Regions 8 and 12 Conference in early ...| The SPJ News
NEW ORLEANS — Meeting deadlines is crucial in the fast-paced world of journalism. Michael Giusti, director of student media at Loyola University of New Orleans, recently delivered an engaging presentation at the SPJ 8 and 12 Regional Conference, focusing on overcoming deadline roadblocks.| The SPJ News
NEW ORLEANS — Amid Washington D.C.’s seemingly never-ending political climate, emerging journalists need help to keep up with the professional and political pace confidently. As part of the Medill on the Hill program, select students dive in head-first, covering anything from protests to presidential inaugurations.| The SPJ News
NEW ORLEANS — In the 2024 election season, the age-old adage “the news breaks itself” proves reliable, as journalists publish headlines and trends around the clock. Many journalists are looking to implement more intentional analytical strategies in their newsrooms through this process while covering the hustle and bustle of an election season.| The SPJ News
NEW ORLEANS — The public has criticized mainstream news regarding its reliability in today’s technological world. Survey after survey shows readers do not trust news outlets in the United States due to their biases and occasional spreading of false information. However, media industry organizations strive to change people’s perceptions about news channels.| The SPJ News
NEW ORLEANS — Like numerous other industries in this country, the American healthcare system is filled with inequities. Whether in terms of standard of care, access to care, or quality of care, the system can fall short or fail the people it was designed to serve.| The SPJ News
NEW ORLEANS — The unexpected shifting of September’s SPJ Region 8 and 12 Conference was the perfect metaphor for a panel discussion on adapting to change in a quickly evolving media space. Due to Hurricane Francine’s impact, the event shifted from a university campus to a New Orleans hotel in one day, providing a backdrop for the “Changing the Tune” discussion.| The SPJ News
Covering MediaFest25 in Washington, D.C., October 15-18, 2025| The SPJ News
Covering MediaFest25 in Washington, D.C., October 15-18, 2025| The SPJ News
