The Times-Reporter in New Philadelphia, Ohio, has been running a great reader involvement piece related to Father's Day. The newsroom asked readers to send in father-child look-alike photos and then created a poll, allowing readers to select their favorite.
The Oscars are March 7 and recognizing the frenzy that follows the awards show and our obssessive nature with the stars, the State Journal Register has asked readers to send in photos of their moments with celebs.
Looking for a way to create more interest with a recent reader callout? Take one of the photos you have received and take The Repository's model and make it your own.
We've spent a lot of time over the last few months talking about avenues you can take to get readers sharing their photos and stories.
Lots of GateHouse Media newspapers asked readers to submit photos for the Fourth of July. The results have been outstanding.
In the past, the State Journal Register has accepted photos from readers of their kids dressed up for spring proms. This year, the newspaper is doing the same, but with a twist.
The Kansas GateHouse Media newspaper has seen nearly 100,000 page views from a variety of prom photo galleries the paper has produced in recent week.
Reader submitted content seems to be more important and crucial than ever for lots of reasons.
The Patriot Ledger didn't just look back at the biggest stories locally, statewide and nationally over the last few weeks; they also showcased their favorite reader submitted photos of the year.
Here's a look at onsite training that the News & Interactive Division has on tap in the coming weeks:
Week of June 20
Harrisburg Daily Register [IL]
Eldorado Daily Journal [IL]
Carmi Times [IL]
The Olney Daily Mail [IL]
Flora Advocate Press [IL]
Newport Independent [AR]
Stuttgart Daily Leader [AR]
Helena The Daily World [AR]
Heber Springs The Sun Times [AR]
