Arkansas Publisher Weekly: February 23, 2023

Just days remain to enter APA’s advertising contest

Guest Column:

The power of enthusiasm

By John Foust

Rising Conway Log Cabin Democrat reporter recognized nationally by Editor & Publisher gets inspiration from kin

By Wesley Brown

The family that writes together, stays together.

Although this adage is not the same as the religious rosary popularized by the late Irish Catholic priest Fr. Patrick Peyton, it aptly describes a former APA intern who is now a rising star reporter at Conway’s Log Cabin Democrat

Earlier this month, the venerable Editor & Publisher magazine named Log Cabin senior reporter Kolton Rutherford to its 2023 class of “25 Under 35.” The annual list, published in the February issue, spotlights the next generation of media professionals under age 35 across the U.S.

In noting Rutherford, the E&P article shared advice that the 25-year-old reporting sage would offer to other young professionals looking for a career in the news industry.

“First and foremost, don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone. Be open to covering stories and topics you don’t have much experience in if you’re asked to,” Rutherford told E&P

“Arm yourself with the knowledge gained through other experiences and explore new territory you haven’t covered before. You might find the topic to be one you want to continue to pursue in the future.”

In speaking about the E&P honor, Rutherford said he was completely caught off guard when he received an unsolicited email earlier this year from the respected industry trade publication alerting him that he had made the “25 Under 35 list”.

“In early January, I got this email that said that I had been selected to “The List,’” recalled Rutherford. “I’ll be honest, I had no idea what it was. I kind of thought that I had received a spam email, so I sent a screenshot to my boss and asked him if this is real.”

After learning that Log Cabin Democrat Editor Jeanette Stewart had nominated him for the prestigious honor, Rutherford said the news began to sink in and caused him to reflect upon his short but meaningful career in Arkansas media.

“I had no clue. I was just shocked,” he said. “Ever since then, it has been very overwhelming where you wonder if you really deserve it. But I’m very thankful for it, and to go through the list

and see where some of the other media members work – is it mind-blowing to see that I am on this list with all those other people.”

Stewart said when she saw that E&P was accepting nominations, “it was a no-brainer for me.” She said Rutherford steps into the editor roles when she is out of the office.

“With his intelligence, thoughtfulness and news instincts, Kolton has become a natural leader in our newsroom. The Log Cabin Democrat and the community we cover is better because we have him here,” she said. “Kolton has an incredible work ethic and drive and makes my job easier through his willingness to

Kolton Rutherford

House committee tables public notices bill

By Wesley Brown

On the busiest day since the start of the 95th General Assembly, House lawmakers yesterday tabled a bill that would allow specific public notices to be posted on a so-called “third party” website rather than newspapers.

Following more than 90 minutes of testimony, House Bill 1399 by Rep. Frances Cavenaugh, R-Walnut Ridge, was pulled down in the House City, County and Local Affairs Committee following a request for a fiscal impact statement by the state Bureau of Legislative Research (BLR). Several APA members spoke against the 12-page proposal during a special order of business held before a standing-room-only crowd at the State Capitol’s “Big Mac” meeting room.

If approved, HB 1399 would amend a requirement that local and county governments publish a large batch of public notices in newspapers and instead

allow them to be posted online on a “thirdparty website. More specifically, it would impact public notices regarding elections, initiated acts and petitions, delinquent tax lists, forfeited property and licensing ordinances.

In introducing her amended bill, first filed on Feb. 9, Cavanaugh said that HB 1399 would not mandate city and county officials to publish their legal notices on non-governmental third-party websites instead of newspapers. Instead, she said, they would be given the choice to do so. APA opposes this statement.

“They will not be required to post them in a newspaper, but they can still choose to do so,” Cavenaugh testified in response to questions about her proposal. “This gives them the option of going to a website if that is what is best for their county or city.”

APA opposes this statement as well. A close reading of the amended bill shows

that only categories of public notices with the either/or publication option are bylaws and ordinances of a general or permanent nature and those imposing a fine, penalty or forfeiture, and the annual publication of a municipality’s financial statement. Election notices, amendments to existing ordinances, some general ordinances and the annual delinquent tax lists are removed from newspapers to a website under the bill.

The northeast Arkansas lawmaker explained that she brought HB 1399 before the legislature because news and information delivery has moved into the digital age.

“What worked in the 19th and 20th centuries doesn’t work in the 21st century anymore,” said Cavenaugh. “We are in a transition period on how people receive their information and news. More and more people receive it digitally than through print, and it happens more every day.”

“The majority of Arkansas newspapers, where there is broadband access, have already begun offering a digital format over the last decade,” said APA Executive Director Ashley Kemp Wimberley. “Rep. Cavenaugh is overlooking the fact that legal advertising is already delivered to readers in these digital editions, the same as they are in print.”

In responding to several questions from committee members, Cavenaugh did not have any data on the startup costs for transferring the public notice business from newspapers to third-party websites. Rep. Carol Darby, R-Texarkana, asked the bill sponsor for a fiscal impact statement, noting there needed to be more clarity on that provision.

“This is going to cost the state some money, and I think we need to find out … if this is going to be a million-dollar hit to the state or five dollars. I think that is a legitimate question,” said Darby.

Under Cavenaugh’s five-year, phasein approach, cities and counties could begin posting notices regarding financial statements and budgets on a third-party website on Jan. 1, 2024. A year later, they could post ordinances on this online site.

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Delinquent tax notices would be phased out of newspapers in 2026. A year later, cities and counties would have the choice of moving delinquent real estate and certification listings to the internet instead of newspapers. Finally, election and voting-related notices would be removed from newspapers at the start of 2028. Before transitioning to online public notices, city and county officials must notify the public of the change in local newspapers. HB 1399 would not impact other notices now published in newspapers, such as marriages and divorces, new mortgages, legal filings and other court-mandated ads.

After Cavenaugh finished pitching HB 1399, several APA members vehemently spoke against the legislation. Robyn Yarbo, general manager of WEHCO Media’s Camden News, El Dorado NewsTimes and the Banner-News of Magnolia, told the House panel that newspapers are vital to democracy and their local communities.

“Removing public notices from newspapers will absolutely hurt your community newspaper, the people we employ and the citizens we serve,” Yarbo testified. “I am here to humbly ask you to vote against HB 1399. Transparency in city and county government should be just as important to you as it is to your constituents. The only people who take issue with transparency are those who have something to hide. It is not enough to post it on a website somewhere.”

Yarbo also testified that the amended bill would hurt local newspapers financially and the communities they serve. Although she did not have enough time to fully study the amendment before the hearing, the WEHCO executive said posting a notice “on a website somewhere” as required by Cavenaugh’s proposal was insufficient to ensure transparency.

Yarbro also reiterated the Association’s stance that many rural communities across Arkansas still don’t have access to high-speed broadband services,

including senior citizens and those with lower incomes or fewer educational opportunities.

“How will your constituents reach the websites?” Yarbo asked. “Print is still an option for these people.”

After several APA members testified against HB 1099 for more than an hour, the committee ran out of its allotted time and tabled the legislation until later. Committee Vice Chair Rep. Milton Nicks, Jr. (D-Marion), told the overflow crowd that the measure would be put back on the panel’s calendar after BLR provides an impact statement.

“I know many of you did not get to testify, and we do apologize about that. However, after Rep. Cavanaugh gets her impact statement, we will put this back on special order so you will have plenty of time to realize when we are actually going to run the bill,” said Committee Member Rep. Mike Holcomb (R-Pine Bluff). “Those that did not get a chance to (testify) will still get that chance.”

IF THERE’S A SCHOOL ELECTION TODAY HOW WILL YOU KNOW?

State and local laws require public notice because you need to know when actions that affect you are about to happen. We expect accountability, transparency and warnings from our state and local governments.

Many important notices are included as part of this newspaper. Printed newspaper notices are permanent, affordable, archived, independent of government and well-read. Public notice is for you – when you need to know.

One out of every two Arkansans rely on local newspapers for public notices and information regarding their local government, and 65% of Arkansas adults believe publishing public notices in Arkansas newspapers should be required.*

HB 1399.

Just days remain to enter APA’s advertising contest

Just three working days remain to enter APA’s Better Newspaper Advertising Contest, which recognizes the most creative and eyecatching advertising work from APA member newspapers in categories including single ad, ad campaign, special section, best photo in advertising and many more.

The entry deadline for the contest is next week on Tuesday, Feb. 28, by midnight..

First place winners will be announced at the close of the APA Advertising Conference in Little Rock on April 28, the first time the Better Newspaper Advertising Contest awards have been presented in person since 2019. In March 2020, the rapidly-spreading novel coronavirus caused a national emergency to be declared the day before the awards presentation, resulting in its cancellation. The ceremonies in 2021 and 2022 were held via live Zoom.

Entries must have been published in the 2022 calendar year and will be judged by members of the Mississippi Press Association. Complete contest rules and instructions for entering begin on page 14 of this issue of Arkansas Publisher Weekly.

Visit newspapercontest.com/Contests/ArkansasPressAssociation. aspx to enter. If you have questions about the contest or the online submission process, contact Terri Cobb at (501) 374-1500 or email terri@arkansaspress.org

Videtto, former editor of the Lincoln Leader and Prairie Grove Enterprise in Washington County, dies

Videtto received multiple journalism awards during her newspaper career, including Best Editor, Best Graphic Artist and a first place award for best front page design. She worked as an editor, reporter, photographer and page designer from 1974 until retirement.

Julie Martin Videtto of Lincoln, a former editor of the Lincoln Leader and Prairie Grove Enterprise, now the Washington County Enterprise Leader, and Westville Reporter in Oklahoma, died Feb. 8, 2023 in Springdale. She was 73.

She was born in Fort Monroe, Virginia, to the late Wendall Holmes and Lois Jean (Ringler) Martin

“When I first came to the EnterpriseLeader in the summer of 2011, Julie served as page designer, responsible for laying out the content of news and photos throughout the A section for each issue,” wrote Enterprise-Leader columnist Mark Humphrey in a tribute to Videtto in the newspaper. “The late Pat Harris, thenmanaging editor for the Enterprise-Leader, worked virtually hand-in-hand with Julie, [who was] only a phone call away, working out of her home in Lincoln to produce each issue. Because of Julie’s extensive background in journalism, things that could throw a wrinkle into the production schedule, such as breaking news stories or elections, could be smoothly integrated into the weekly edition — sometimes at the 11th hour.

“Julie was a consummate professional,”

continued Humphrey. “She knew the business and there never was the slightest hint of micro-management by a page designer, who once managed the very pages she was now laying out. Pat frequently tapped into Julie’s expertise and incorporated her suggestions into the page design and news content. … She was a colleague and friend, champion of freedom of the press, tireless advocate for the underdog with sincere connection to Lincoln and one who understood the value of local journalism.”

Videtto was active in many civic functions and served on the Board of Directors for the Arkansas Country Doctors Museum, was a founding member of the Arkansas Apple Festival and a Lincoln City Council member.

She is survived by her husband, Al Videtto; sons and daughters-in-law Steve and Ann Zega of Fayetteville and Joel and Karen Fineberg of Cincinnati (Washington County) and three grandchildren.

A memorial service was held February 15 in Fayetteville.

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jump in and help with whatever needs done — from following up on a breaking news story to editing obits.

“His positive attitude is contagious, and morale is improved with his presence in the newsroom,” Steward continued. “I was delighted, but not surprised, when E&P selected him.

A 2020 graduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a bachelor’s degree in mass communication and a minor in sports management, Rutherford got his start at the Log Cabin Democrat when he was selected for a summer internship that same year through the Arkansas Newspaper Foundation. The nonprofit arm of APA sponsors college journalists to work as interns in newspapers who are members of the Association.

Rutherford, who worked as a sports reporter and editor for U.A. Little Rock’s student-run Forum newspaper until his senior year, is in his third stint at the Conway newspaper. After his internship in the summer of 2020, he returned to the central Arkansas daily in December of that same year and worked there through August 2021.

Following a brief period working at Easter Seals Arkansas’s Little Rock Developmental Preschool, Rutherford came back permanently to the Paxton Media Group newspaper in June 2022.

“And I have been (here) ever since,” he said.

As noted by Stewart, Rutherford has become the Log Cabin Democrat’s senior “do-everything” reporter, shoe-leathering a wide range of beats from Faulkner County school and community news to localizing stories concerning legislation at the 94th

General Assembly.

Rutherford said if not for his parents and brood of relatives with a love of writing, he would not have a career in journalism.

“I’m from a family of writers. My dad’s a writer. My grandfather was a writer. My brother and uncle are writers. So, writing has always been something that has been ingrained in me from a very early age,” explained Rutherford. “Growing up, I was obsessed with sports but couldn’t play very well, but I could write about it. So, from about 10 years old on, I was fairly confident that I was either going to be a sportswriter or something in journalism.”

Rutherford said it has been equally exciting to share the E&P news with his family. His parents, Kris and Karen Rutherford are former Arkansas news industry veterans who now own and publish The Roxton Progress, a small biweekly newspaper in northeast Texas.

“I would like to think that they are proud. My dad was just blown away when he learned that I had won the award from E&P,” said the Gen-Z reporter. “They work in the newspaper industry and they’ve all been just great supporters of me. I wouldn’t be where I am if not for the family of writers I grew up in.”

Rutherford said it was his dad, a former Maumelle freelance writer, who first lit a fire under him when he was only 12 years old. Whenever he would write anything, his father would play the role of the tough newspaper editor.

“He would come to me, and we would go over my writing, and he would mark all over it,” said Rutherford. “It would drive me crazy, but I learned from an early age.”

In the E&P article, Rutherford talked about how the Log Cabin Democrat higher-ups have mentored him and provided further opportunities to gain experience and learn his craft from the ground up. His advice to other cub reporters is this:

“Ask questions, take on additional responsibility when you’re ready, and take the time to learn as much as possible from them,” he said. “As a young journalist, I’ve found that the learning process never ends. I’m always listening to mentors and researching new ways to hone my craft. I want to put myself in a position where I can one day provide the same level of mentorship my editor offers me.”

When asked what’s ahead for his career as a journalist, Rutherford said the E&P recognition has confirmed his career choice and encourages him to continue to improve.

“Each day, I try to take on more than I did the previous day and branch out into something new,” said Rutherford. “I want to keep trying to expand and grow, and five years from now I would love to be writing for some big publication somewhere.”

P R E S S P A

What is Earn Your Press Pass?

Earn Your Press Pass is a simple course, covering the basics of community journalism

It is designed to train those with limited or no news experience to work for their local newspaper,helping to create valuable coverage. It is taught by Lindsey Young, a community journalist and publisher with 10 years of high school teaching experience.

What does the course include?

I. II.

Introduction Newspaper Jargon

A. Parts of a newspaper

B Other terms to know

V.

A Writing on deadline

B. Fun with leads

C Using quotes

D. Headline writing

E Cutline writing

A Who should I interview?

B. Preparing for an interview

C. Conducting an interview

D Interview follow-up

E Source problems and issues

F. Let’s practice.

IV.

III. Interviewing Types of Stories

A Newsworthiness

B. News-writing basics

C Breaking and hard news stories

D Covering a meeting

E Working a press release

F. Writing a feature story

G Covering sports

H. Opinion writing

VI.

F Thinking outside the pyramid

Writing Techniques Associated Press Style Editing

VII. VIII. Journalist Rights and

A Tips for effective editing

B Revising and rewriting

C. Let’s practice.

Ethics

A Your right to know

B. Avoiding libel

C Journalism ethics

D. Contradictions of community journalism

IX. Photography Final Bits of

A Taking good photos

B. Editing photos

C Dealing with submitted photos

X.

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Advice

A Keeping yourself organized

B. Preparing files for layout

C I have nothing to write about. Help!

Sections are feature videos and printable cheat sheets

• Lessons will continue to be added/updated.

“I was extremely impressed. Lindsey even taught this old dog some new tricks. The content is solid, it’s easy to use, and you can sign into and out of the program as your time allows Lindsey’s engaging nature makes the lessons enjoyable, which makes you look forward to the next segment.”

Executive vice president and a 50-year veteran of small

For more information, contact Ashley Kemp Wimberley at

“Earn Your Press Pass” program up and running

The Earn Your Press Pass program, a series of lessons covering the basics of community journalism, is now open for registration.

“Arkansas has a legacy of great smalltown journalism and journalists,” said APA Executive Director Ashley Kemp Wimberley. “While traditional journalism school is important, this online course will benefit smaller newspapers which may find it difficult to recruit fully-trained staff in rural areas. We are excited to be able to offer Earn Your Press Pass as a benefit to our members.”

Designed and taught by Lindsey Young, a Kansas-based community journalist and publisher with 10 years of high school teaching experience, Earn Your Press Pass is available to APA member newspapers at no charge.

Topics covered include newspaper basics, industry jargon, interviewing and reporting skills, sourcing considerations, news judgment, headline and cutline writing, AP Style, copy editing and basic photography. Participants will work at their own pace.

Earn Your Press Pass is designed to train those with limited or no newspaper experience. However, the courses are also suitable for seasoned reporters looking to brush up on their skills.

For more information or to sign up for courses, email ashley@arkansaspress. org.

Reminder: “Medical Marijuana in the Workplace” webinar next week

APA is partnering with the Arkansas Bankers Association to present a live webinar on medical marijuana, and the issues and challenges that face employers and those responsible for workplace regulatory compliance and risk management regarding such.

The webinar will provide an overview of the failed recent ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana in Arkansas, then shift into the need to adopt appropriate workplace policies related to medical marijuana, which is legal in the state.

“As the use of medical marijuana becomes increasingly more common, it is vital that employers know how to shield themselves from liability while still accommodating the medical needs of their staff,” said

APA Executive Director Ashley Kemp Wimberley

Brett W. Taylor, a seasoned litigator with experience practicing before the federal and state courts of Arkansas and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals includes defending employers against civil rights claims, professional liability and medical malpractice actions, and a range of other commercial disputes, will lead the webinar.

The webinar will be held via Zoom on Thursday, March 2 from 10 to 11 a.m. The cost is $50. For more information or to register, call the Arkansas Bankers Association Professional Development Department at (501) 376-3741 or email kami.coleman@arkbankers.org

Resources available for journalists covering gun violence

The Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, a project of the Columbia Journalism School, has gathered and made available online resources for reporters and editors covering instances of gun violence in their communities. Included is journalist-to-journalist advice from those who have previously covered large-scale shootings, best practices for interviewing victims of violence, advice on self-care for journalists covering traumatic events, tips on interviewing children, advice for managers and editors, resources for survivors and much more.

The full list of resources can be found at dartcenter.org/resources/resourceseditors-and-reporters-covering-gunviolence

who “Do It Right” to recognize

Nominations are now open for Editor & Publisher magazine’s “10 That Do It Right” class of 2023.

Each year E&P and the Local Media Consortium recognize companies that have performed a notable achievement through successful innovation, implementing cost savings or developing new programs that have generated considerable increases in revenue or audience.

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, along with then-Publisher Walter E. Hussman Jr., was recognized in 2020 as one of the “10 That Do It Right” for its innovative iPad program.

According to E&P, the feature is a

documentation of newspaper, broadcast, radio or digital operations that deserve to be spotlighted to the entire industry.

“The objective of ‘10 That Do It Right’ is to bring ideas together and share the best and the brightest in one comprehensive location,” said E&P

This year’s class will be profiled in the April 2023 issue of E&P. Ideas from all forms of news media in all sizes of markets and operations are welcome. To make a nomination, visit editorandpublisher.com/ stories/nominate-your-company-todayfor-eps-10-that-do-it-right,214799 before Tuesday, Feb. 28.

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Arkansas Publisher Weekly 9 February 23, 2023

The power of enthusiasm

By John Foust

There’s a story about a professor of literature at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. As he approached retirement, someone from the newspaper interviewed him. During the course of their conversation, the reporter asked the wise old professor about the most beautiful words he had ever read. He paused for a second or two and said, “Walk with light.”

“That truly is beautiful,” the reporter said. “Who wrote those magnificent words? Shakespeare? Milton? Keats?” “No,” he replied. “It’s a sign at a crosswalk across from the campus on Franklin Street.”

Walk with light. We could discuss the deep meanings and implications of “light” all day long. But for now, let’s use it as a metaphor for enthusiasm. When we go through the day with enthusiasm, we cast a positive light all around us.

Don’t get the wrong idea about enthusiasm. Jumping up and down is animation, not enthusiasm. While some

When I visited her in her later years, she radiated enthusiasm with a great big smile that said, “I’m happy you’re here.”

It’s been said that the last four letters of the word “enthusiasm” stand for “I am sold, myself.” That’s especially true in the world of advertising, because it’s our business to sell and create ads that help our clients sell their products. If we aren’t excited about that, how in the world can we expect our advertisers to be excited about buying what we sell?

Enthusiasm is not frivolous. When it comes to work, enthusiasm is a rollup-your-sleeves word. Ralph Waldo Emerson famously wrote, “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” Elbert Hubbard, a noted author and philosopher said, “Enthusiasm is the great hill-climber.” And opera star Placido Domingo once commented, “My strength is my enthusiasm.”

Some people are naturally enthusiastic,

pieces. For example, instead of making a general statement like, “I’m going to be a more enthusiastic person,” focus your attention on something like, “I’m going to be enthusiastic about contacting that list of prospects.” Then you can attack that list with greater energy for shorter periods of time.

Enthusiasm is a matter of setting a goal and managing your attitude as you reach toward that goal. You might say, “I’m going to get excited about making my report at the next sales meeting.” With such a specific and doable goal, that effort can lead to an even better report at the following meeting, and so on. That’s how to build positive momentum.

Enthusiasm can light the path.

(c) Copyright 2023 by John Foust. All rights reserved.

John Foust has conducted training

94th Arkansas General Assembly

Legislative Report

APA is monitoring the following filed bills of interest to our industry and the public:

Bill No. / Author Short Description

HB 1099

Rep. Collins

An act to expand the Arkansas FOIA - Expands the time a custodian, requester, or the subject of certain public records can seek an opinion from the Attorney General on whether the decision by a public-records custodian to release those records is consistent with FOIA.

https://bit.ly/3HcRslh

HB 1399

Rep. Cavanaugh

SB 87

Sen. Dotson

An act to amend the law regarding publication requirements for counties and municipalities; to amend the law concerning elections; and to amend the law concerning tax delinquency lists.

https://bit.ly/3xqOiEM

APA Position

Current Status

Supports Passed

Opposed Tabled for fiscal impact study

Amends Arkansas law concerning the creation and implementation of the Code of Arkansas Rules. - In no Pending

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2023 Arkansas Press Association

Better Newspaper Advertising Contest Rules & Categories

1. ELIGIBILITY: Contest is open to daily and weekly newspaper members in good standing of the Arkansas Press Association. Entries must be submitted by the newspaper, not by an individual.

2. CONTEST PERIOD: All entries must have been published during this period — January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022.

3. DEADLINE for submitting entries is February 28, 2023.

4. ALL ENTRIES should be uploaded as PDFs. Each entry submitted must be a PDF of the full-page showing name of newspaper and date of issue. Login information and uploading instructions are on the following pages.

5. ENTRY FEE: $25 per newspaper PLUS $ 5.00 per entry.

6. ALL ADS entered MUST BE ORIGINAL with your newspaper. They must be conceived and sold by your newspaper staff.* Clip art is acceptable but no ready-made ads should be submitted, such as those from advertising agencies, and advertiser-produced. All ads must be from your regularly printed newspaper. Do not submit ads from your other publications (ex. monthly magazines, real estate guides or other niche publications submitted in Category 19).

7. A SINGLE AD should not be entered in more than one category. Exception: a single ad may also be entered as one of a campaign (Category 4); or a color entry may also be entered as one of a campaign (Category 4). The spirit of the contest is to recognize as many clever, creative ideas, people and advertisers as possible. (That translates: don’t take an entry you’ve submitted for a single ad and enter it as a color entry and a most original idea entry. Choose one BEST CATEGORY for each entry.) And please do NOT repeat ads from previous years.

8. “COVERS” are not ads: DO NOT submit special section covers as ads -- they are covers. There is a category (Category 11-12) to recognize special section covers.

9. In order to judge a category there must be at least three (3) entries from three (3) newspapers, otherwise those entries will be judged with the next division.

11. DIVISIONS: Your newspaper has been pre-assigned a division based on your circulation.

Div. 1 - Circulation 500 -10,000

Div. 4 - Circulation less than 2,000

Div. 5 - Circulation 2,000 - 5,000 APA holds the right to re-assign a newspaper’s division to insure a fair number of newspapers are distributed in each division.

Div. 3 - Circulation Over 10,000

With the changes in our industry where larger corporations own several newspapers of various sizes in the association, and new operating alliances, the levelized playing field becomes more difficult to maintain. It is not always evident the extent of help received by the home office or sister papers, and we’ve been told in some cases “no help is received so it is unfair to make us compete with higher circulation papers.” There is no easy solution and we rely to a high degree on the integrity of the newspaper, SO please enter according to the guidelines.

*Work done by freelancers or work outsourced may be entered, but the work must have been done exclusively for the newspaper entering the material.

If you have any questions or problems submitting your entries, please call Terri Cobb at 501-374-1500 or 800569-8762.

CATEGORY 1 – Single Ad 10” Inches and Under

May submit up to five (5) entries per newspaper. Black and white ads only. NO HOUSE ADS. Each entry submitted must be a PDF of the full-page tearsheet. Ad must be ROP for a SINGLE ADVERTISER. Judges will consider the basic idea, headline, layout, copy, typography and originality.

CATEGORY 2 – Single Ad Over 10”and Under Half page

May submit up to five (5) entries per newspaper. B/W or Color. NO HOUSE ADS. Each entry submitted must be a PDF of the full-page tearsheet. Ad must be ROP for a SINGLE ADVERTISER. Judges will consider basic idea, headline, layout, copy, typography and originality.

CATEGORY 3 – Single Ad Half page and OVER

May submit up to five (5) entries per newspaper. B/W or color ads. NO HOUSE ADS or section covers. Each entry submitted must be a PDF of the full-page tearsheet. Ad must be ROP for a SINGLE ADVERTISER. Judges will consider basic idea, headline, layout, copy, typography and originality. Includes ads over two pages, including double trucks. Please use category 20 for your automotive ads.

CATEGORY 4 – Ad Campaign, Any Size

May submit up to five (5) entries per newspaper. Black and white ads OR color. NO HOUSE ADS. Each entry submitted must be a PDF of the full-page tearsheet. Include any online ads that are a part of the campaign. Each entry consists of at least three but not more than five ads for a SINGLE ADVERTISER, with a continuing, common theme. May be ROP or classified display campaign. Judges will consider the basic idea, layout, copy, headline, typography, originality and the development of the theme. Ads may vary in size but keep within the same theme and advertiser.

CATEGORY 5 – Multiple Advertiser Ad

May submit up to five (5) entries per newspaper. NO HOUSE ADS. Each entry submitted must be a PDF of the fullpage tearsheet. Entry may be any size, including those up to and including double trucks, which features two or more advertisers under a common headline or theme. Judges will consider basic idea, layout, copy, headline, typography and originality.

CATEGORY 6 – SPOT Color Ad (Use of ONE Color, plus Black)

May submit up to five (5) entries per newspaper. NO SECTION COVERS OR HOUSE ADS. Each entry submitted must be a PDF of the full-page tearsheet. Judges will consider basic idea, copy, layout, headline, type, originality and appropriateness and clarity of color. May be single or multiple advertisers, ROP or classified ads.

CATEGORY 7 – Use of PROCESS Color in an Ad

May submit up to five (5) entries per newspaper. NO SECTION COVERS OR HOUSE ADS. Each entry submitted must be a PDF of the full-page tearsheet. Judges will consider basic idea, copy, layout, headline, type, originality and appropriateness and clarity of color. May be single or multiple advertisers, ROP or classified display, and may be any size.

CATEGORY 8 – Best Advertising Special Section - GENERAL INTEREST- NEWSPRINT

May submit up to five (5) entries per newspaper. For each entry, submit a single PDF of the entire section. See instructions attached for combining multiple pages into one PDF file. This is a separate, pull-out, stand-alone section of GENERAL INTEREST (NON-SPORTS) printed on NEWSPRINT (magazine stock paper, see category 9) inserted into your newspaper. Judges will consider basic idea, originality of theme used in ads and editorial content, as well as the section cover. Use of color is a bonus.

CATEGORY 9 – Best Advertising Special Section - GENERAL INTEREST- MAGAZINE

May submit up to five (5) entries per newspaper. For each entry, submit a single PDF of the entire section. See instructions attached for combining multiple pages into one PDF file. This is a separate, pull-out, stand-alone section of GENERAL INTEREST (NON-SPORTS) printed on MAGAZINE stock paper (not printed on newsprint, see category 8) inserted into your newspaper. Judges will consider basic idea, originality of theme used in ads and editorial content, as well as the section cover.

CATEGORY 10 – Best Advertising Special Section - SPORTS

May submit up to five (5) entries per newspaper. For each entry, submit a single PDF of the entire section. See instructions attached for combining multiple pages into one PDF file. This is a separate, pull-out, stand-alone section with a SPORTS theme inserted into your newspaper. Judges will consider basic idea, originality of theme used in ads and editorial content, as well as the section cover. Use of color is a bonus.

CATEGORY 11 – Special Section COVER - NEWSPRINT

May submit up to five (5) entries per newspaper. Submit only the cover. Judges will consider design, layout, typography, artwork and use of color. The entry cover must have been from section inserted in the newspaper not the cover of your niche publication.

CATEGORY 12 – Special Section COVER - MAGAZINE

May submit up to five (5) entries per newspaper. Submit only the cover. Judges will consider design, layout, typography, artwork and use of color. The entry cover must have been from section inserted in the newspaper not the cover of your niche publication.

CATEGORY 13 – Use of Photo in an Ad

May submit up to five (5) entries per newspaper. NO HOUSE ADS OR SECTION COVERS. Each entry submitted must be a PDF of the full-page tearsheet. The ad must feature the original photography of a staff member. Judges will consider originality, quality, appropriateness of ad theme, clarity and appeal. May be ROP OR classified display; single or multiple advertisers and be any size.

CATEGORY 14 – Use of Clip Art in Ad

May submit up to five (5) entries per newspaper. NO HOUSE ADS OR SECTION COVERS. Each entry submitted must be a PDF of the full-page tearsheet. May be any size, black and white or color; ROP or classified display; single or multiple advertisers. Entries should show clever and creative use of art supplied by a clip art service. Overall idea or theme of the ad should be original; don’t submit “ready-made” ads. Judges will consider originality, appropriateness of art and other related advertising factors.

CATEGORY 15 – Newspaper Promotions and House Ads, Single ads and/or Campaign

HOUSE ADS ONLY. May submit up to five (5) entries per paper. May be any size, black and white or color. Each entry submitted must be a PDF of the full-page tearsheet. The ads may promote the entire newspaper or any of its operations. For example, did you have subscriptions contests, NIE promotions, readership ads, newspaper contests, etc.? Judges will consider the basic idea, originality, layout, copy, headline, illustrations and other elements which go into the ads that contribute to the overall promotion of the newspaper. Each entry submitted must be a PDF of the full-page tearsheet.

CATEGORY 16 – Most Original Idea

May submit up to five (5) entries per newspaper. NO HOUSE ADS. Each entry submitted must be a PDF of the full-page tearsheet. Ad may be any size, black and white or color. This includes not only ads which are particularly unique, fresh, weird, creative and outstanding, but also any ads which just don’t fit any of the other contest categories.

CATEGORY 17 – Use of Humor in Advertising

May submit up to five (5) entries per newspaper. NO HOUSE ADS Ad may be any size, black and white or color. Each entry submitted must be a PDF of the full-page tearsheet. Judges will consider all aspects of the ad (basic idea, layout, copy, headline, typography and originality) plus special emphasis on how funny the ad is.

CATEGORY 18 – Special Events & Festivals Ad

May submit up to five (5) entries per newspaper. Black and white OR color ads. NO HOUSE ADS. Each entry submitted must be a PDF of the full-page tearsheet. Ad must be ROP for a SINGLE ADVERTISER. Judges will consider basic idea, headline, layout, copy, typography and originality.

CATEGORY 19 – Single Supplement ad

May submit up to five (5) entries per newspaper. Black and white OR color ads. NO HOUSE ADS. Each entry submitted must be a PDF of the full-page tearsheet from your special section or other advertising supplement. Ads can be from any category or customer. Judges will consider basic idea, headline, layout, copy, typography and originality. Any size ad is acceptable.

CATEGORY 20 – Automotive Ads

Classified Ads

May submit up to five (5) entries per newspaper. Black and white OR color ads. Any size ad. NO HOUSE ADS. Each entry submitted must be a PDF of the full-page tearsheet. Ad must be for a SINGLE AUTOMOTIVE (CAR DEALER) ADVERTISER. Judges will consider basic idea, headline, layout, copy, typography and originality.

CATEGORY 21 – Real Estate Ads

May submit up to five (5) entries per newspaper. Black and white OR color ads. Any size ad. NO HOUSE ADS. Each entry submitted must be a PDF of the full-page tearsheet. Ad must be for a SINGLE REAL ESTATE OR PROPERTY ADVERTISER. Judges will consider basic idea, headline, layout, copy, typography and originality.

CATEGORY 22 – Employment Ads

May submit up to five (5) entries per newspaper. Black and white OR color ads. Any size ad. NO HOUSE ADS. Each entry submitted must be a PDF of the full-page tearsheet. Ad must be for a SINGLE EMPLOYMENT (HELP WANTED) ADVERTISER. Judges will consider basic idea, headline, layout, copy, typography and originality.

LOGIN, UPLOAD & SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1 – Acquire your login information from APA. Contact Terri Cobb at Terri@arkansaspress.org.

Step 2 – Login at www.newspapercontest.com/arkansas. You will see a page showing any entries you have already submitted. Complete rules for the contest are available above. Some browsers, such as Safari, will open the rules in a new window; others will require you to download the PDF file to your computer.

Step 3 – Click on the “Add New Entry” link.

Step 4 – On this page, select your newspaper name. A lot of information will autofill. If that information is incorrect, please contact APA. Your division will be selected for you based on your circulation. Fill in the preparer’s name. (The preparer is the person uploading the entry into the online contest platform, not the staffer that will be credited for any award.)

Step 5 – Select the Newspaper Group from the drop-down menu for the contest you are entering. You must select Open, All Daily, All Weekly or Contests By Division.

Step 6 – Select the contest category from the drop-down menu. When you select the category, special instructions will appear below it. If you don’t see the category you’re looking to enter, make sure you’ve selected the correct Newspaper Group (See Step 5). This field will clear each time you save an entry, so you must select a category for each new entry.

Step 7 – Enter the title/cutline for your entry. When uploading full-page PDF files, make sure the entry name matches the headline on the page so the judges can find it easily.

Step 8 – Include the name of the person or people who should be credited for any award. This is generally the writer, photographer, graphic artist, cartoonist, etc.

Step 9 – Add your file or files. You can drag and drop files or use the “Add files” button to navigate your files.

Step 10 – IMPORTANT: When you have completed your submission, click the “Save” button. If you click the “Back to list” button, you will lose the entry you just completed. After clicking “Save,” you will be directed back to the list of your entries.

Step 11 – To submit another entry, click “Add New Entry.” As long as you have not logged out of the system, your newspaper name will still be in place and you can simply start at Step 5 again. You may log out and log back in later to continue adding entries. You will need to select your newspaper name each time you log in.

Step 12 – If you are done submitting entries, please review the list. You may not change an entry, but you may delete an entry and resubmit it. When done uploading all your entries, click the “Billing” button on the last page. This will take you to a page where the entry fees are generated. You may click the PayPal Link to pay by credit card or mail your payment to: APA Contest, 411 S. Victory St. Little Rock AR 72201. Once payment is made, we will mark your newspaper paid and complete.