Closing Comments

Each participant was asked to write a word or phrase about what they were taking away from the Newsroom Summit.  Some of their comments follow.

*      Every person in the community has a voice: in order to improve the quality of journalism in the future, every voice must be heard – the diversity of ideas will create the paper of tomorrow

*      Throw the dart

*      Encouraged by the teens here today – their intelligence and thoughtfulness

*      Readers  <——-> Content

*      I have a lot to look forward to

*      Advice from experienced people in the world of journalism. Thank you! (Christine, Senior Pius XI High School)

*      Fusion, inclusion

*      Think outside the box. Relevance. Reader service. Have a passion for what we do

*      Let’s be interesting every day. One of the best things anyone can say about a newspaper is that it is interesting

*      Involvement

*      Tell better stories in a way that will capture the attention of young readers & feature their young voices throughout the paper. (Terry)

*      Powerful stories behind our stories

*      Re-think international news coverage and local connections

*      Think in new ways. More is possible than you think when you think

*      Ordinary people are so important

*      New voices in the paper and in the newsroom – as a routine – especially Gen Y

*      Be open. To ideas, people, opportunities, places and perspectives

*      Re-igniting with the passion and courage to do journalism that matters

*      Keeping the free press free

*      Write for the reader

*      Make an effort to let readers know how we make decisions. Remember that every reader is a unique person whose perception of the world might be vastly different from your own

*      Let our passion about journalism emerge in our stories

*      It is our obligation to build momentum

*      Sustain the passion….through communication–Don’t assume

*      Commitment

*      Steam clean the engine

*      Relevancy and writing

*      The task of resolving contradictory desires

*      I’m reminded: The potential for transforming news and newsrooms is unbounded. I am left wondering is the will to transform news & newsrooms equal to the opportunity.  (Cole)

*      Break from reality brings new appreciation for reality. (Bob)

*      Remember the ordinary people

*      Get into our readers’ lives

*      Journalism is not static

*      Give everyone a voice

*      Opportunity for redemption as an industry and profession

*      Find new ways to bring the world home

*      Ensure buy-in

*      I’m responsible for changing and improving my newsroom culture

*      Go home and motivate, inspire and follow through

*      In-paper promotions in sports, comics section

*      Reject conformity, buck ritual

*      Readers need to see the human side of journalism and journalists

*      Opportunity to connect with readers has never been better

*      Understand the base of knowledge. Write across the generations.

*      Responsibility

*      I am the future of journalism! But is vital that I learn and respect the past and work on my skills in the present.

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