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“Take lots of photos. They know you’re there, they know you’re taking photos. There’s no reason to feel uncomfortable,” Stephanie Veto said. “When focusing on what stories you’re covering for the week, make sure to also ask, okay what art is going with it ,” Matt Veto said.

Teaching associate professor of journalism @LehighUniversi Matt Veto and senior multimedia producer, Stephanie Veto @BBraunUSA speak on how clarity is key within photos. You have to take a lot of photos, you have to compose a lot until you get that “a ha” moment. #CMANYC26

The J-Lab was achieved through various methods of outreaching and marketing, finding where people are the most like places such as senior homes, platforms like Facebook and connecting with other college’s. #CMANYC26

@MercerCollege Professor of communications and journalism Holly Johnson discusses how to build stronger student newsrooms At Mercer, the “J Lab” is a course that offers students and the Mercer community the opportunity to learn, share and get involved in the world of journalism

Assistant director at @VCU for creative media, Mark Jeffries discusses the process of making and writing a high -quality literary magazine. Jeffries provides advice on having a flexible grid and typography considerations, fonts like San Serif and Franklin Gothic Book #CMANYC

“Journalism is more than what the people in charge says it has to be,” Editor in chief at FOIAball David Covucci said. Covucci wants to write about what he thinks people want to read, not jumping up after sirens, going to press conferences. “Being weird is fun.” #CMANYC26

Whether it’s a news feature, a yearbook or a a magazine you want to have fun, be creative. “If you want to convey the feeling of fun, try going diagonal.” Schaub said. #CMANYC26

Laura Schaub, professor Emerita at @UofOklahoma school of journalism says that on a double truck spread, if everything is the same size people’s eyes will bounce around. You want point of focus, a photo that’s bigger than everything else. #CMANYC26

Faculty Advisor at @UCentralMO news outlet Julie Lewis and EIC at Central Michigan’s the Muleskinner, Sadie Staker say that information is power, information can even be currency. Student journalists should learn how to tailor your work for greatest impact. #CMANYC26

Don’t give up, if the answer is not right now or no, ask “What did I miss?, How can I make this a yes?” These questions are means for redirection. #CMANYC26

@flytedeskMonica speaks at the CMA conference in New York. Brigham speaks on getting comfortable with the word “no”. A method mentioned is ARC (Acknowledge, Redirect, Check-In). “No is a redirection,” Brigham said. #CMANYC26

Shortis speaks on how he got his foot in the door, after realizing the pro sports world wasn’t going to be his journey, he found sports journalism. Shortis now works as a producer and audio engineer for @Yankees radio network. #CMANYC26

@MShortis and @meg_santaniello speak at the 2026 CMA conference keynote in New York. Both say a big opportunity in their positions is being able to see different places, and countries. “At the same time, there’s that work life priority,” Santaniello said. #CMANYC26

Santaniello speaks about her start and growing up in Lancaster Pennsylvania. She now works as Communications Manager at @GothamFC since 2025. #CMANYC26

“Social Media does not replace reporting, it amplifies it,” Integrated Communications Intern at RX Technology and @ohiou student @AbbyWaechter said. Social media is where 63% of GenZ get their news and coverage from, social platforms are becoming “the new front page.” #cmanyc26

“One photo is worth a thousand words,” assistant professor of practice at Texas State University, Eun Jeong Lee said. Finding that one photo that creates a dominant visual for readers to help engage them and keep them wanting to read more. #cmanyc26

The Harvard Review found that more people are using AI more for personal things like therapy and companionship rather than editing or writing. In a comparison study from 2024 and 2025. #CMANY26

@itsmikereilley explains how ChatGbt and Claude both AI tools can be helpful in assisting headline writing. Reilley says to approach ai with caution and to trust your gut. Other tools like THSRS, Hemingway Editor and Quilbot are also useful in editing. #CMANY26