Plans all set for West Region meeting in Phoenix Nov. 7, 2011
The final agenda for the APSE West Region fall meeting, set for Nov. 14 in Phoenix:
Location
Executive Board Room (444), Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Arizona State University
Agenda
8:15-8:30 a.m.
Intro and welcome, late registration, housekeeping items
8:35-9:50 a.m.
Back to Sunday
Session leader: Gene Warnick, Los Angeles Daily News I'm not sure any of us ever left (!) but for most of us a re-emphasis on our largest print product has been vital, and the results noticeable. We'll talk strategy, success stories/best practices, and take a look at a "Best ideas" slideshow presentation that concentrates on Sundays.
9:55-11:15 a.m.
Feeding your watchdog
Session leader: Lauren Gustus, Reno Gazette-Journal Watchdog reporting is undoubtedly our most important franchise and the area of journalism that will keep us relevant in the face of constant competition. When looking for watchdog opportunities in sports, one mantra is the tried-and-true "follow the money." Two examples of this from the Arizona Republic this year was uncovering the Fiesta Bowl scandal, and looking at wasteful spending by the state's high school athletics association. Panel discussion with the reporters who worked both of those projects, as well as takeaways for editors on how to generated watchdog in their shops.
11:30-12:45 p.m., lunch
Moderator: Paola Boivin, sports columnist, Arizona Republic Guest speakers:
Lisa Love, Vice President for Athletics, Arizona State University Greg Byrne, Director of Athletics, University of Arizona
12:45-1:30 p.m.
Management doctor
Session leader: Mark Faller, Arizona Republic A chance to ask a panel of sports editors how they do their jobs in a changing world, and get advice on sticky situations large and small.
Kicking this off is a look at how leadership training for managers has become a big factor at the Arizona Republic the past two years.
1:30-3 p.m.
Content partnerships
Session leader: John Triplett, content partnership editor, Arizona Republic Are they our salvation or another cross to bear? A look at industry trends in this area, successes and failures, and what might lie ahead.
3:15-4 p.m.
AP on the Firing Line
Eduardo Montes, AP assistant sports editor for the West, updates the group with what's new with the AP. Come with your questions, complaints, requests and even praise for the AP!
4-4:15 p.m.
Final wrap-up, discussion of possible 2012 meeting locations
