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Stating the Obvious? OK
By Ed Henninger
Recently, a subscriber mentioned that she thought one of my columns “...stated the obvious but it’s something that needs to be said over and over until we finally get it." I’m OK with stating the obvious because I agree with her on having to make the point over and over.
(SNPA eBulletin 6-25-09 - download)
Valdosta Daily Times Launches Redesigned Paper
The Valdosta (Ga.) Daily Times introduced a newly designed paper on Monday – and strong compliments are coming from readers and advertisers. (SNPA eBulletin 6-18-09 - download)
Bad News. Good News.
By Ed Henninger
Sometimes, news comes along that requires a departure from design discussion to address a different topic. This is one of those times.
Much has been reported during the past year about problems with metro newspapers. But the bad news for the “big boys” isn’t shared by community newspapers. Metros have been taking their lumps but small newspapers are doing well – even during troubled economic times. (SNPA eBulletin 5-28-09 - download)
Wilson Paper Introduces New Name, Morning Publication and New Look
The Wilson Times of Wilson, N.C., unveiled a new name, a morning publication schedule and a new look on Tuesday – changes that are making its advertisers very happy. (SNPA eBulletin 5-7-09 - download)
The Anniston Star to Introduce Changes in Print and Online
"The Anniston Star is doing more makeovers than a dozen reality TV shows combined," Editor Bob Davis wrote in an op-ed column last Sunday. (SNPA eBulletin 5-7-09 - download)
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Launches Redesigned Newspaper
On Tuesday, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution introduced its newly redesigned newspaper. The redesign, which was based on feedback from thousands of readers and hundreds of advertisers, integrates the need to have the newspaper look like a newspaper but updated with a fresh look, more color and new features. (SNPA eBulletin 4-30-09 - download)
Smaller ... but Smarter
By Ed Henninger
So, the boss just made some cuts.
Tomorrow, two of your friends will be looking for jobs. And one of them was an editor who did some of the page design for your weekly. It’s now down to you and the sports editor to crank out pages every week – at least until the economy gets better. (SNPA eBulletin 4-23-09 - download)
Tabloid Design: Small is Good, Too
By Ed Henninger
Newsprint costs being what they are, more and more publishers are toying with the idea of switching to tabloid format.
The design issues with a smaller format derive from the fact that it is…well…a smaller format. But small is good, too. SNPA eBulletin 3-12-09 - download)
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