Last Updated: May 20, 1999
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ASNE
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Members attending this year’s ASNE convention gave the 1998 meeting
high marks. Ninety-two percent of those who returned the questionnaire
said the meeting met or exceeded their expectations.
Some comments from the evaluators:
"This was the most interesting, productive convention in memory."
"It returned us to the soul of newspapering: news judgment, values,
writing and craft."
"The buzz was positive, even inspiring."
"Sandy Rowe has set a standard for leadership that will be hard to match."
Some 51 percent thought the 1998 convention was better than average
compared to other conventions; 38 percent thought it was about the same;
and 12 percent said it was not as good.
The 1998 convention got the best rating ever in the mix of public issues
and newspaper-related sessions. About 83 percent thought the mix of newspaper-focused
sessions and public figures was about right. Nine percent said there was
too much emphasis on newspapers; eight percent wanted more on newspapers.
Times Mirror CEO Mark Willes scored the highest rating among the speakers
and sessions, with a 99 percent good/excellent rating. His high score was
nearly met by ASNE president Sandy Rowe’s address (94 percent good/excellent)
and the panel of star writers (91 percent good/excellent). The least popular
speaker was author Stephen Covey, who received a 10 percent good/ excellent
rating.
Respondents gave the J.W. Marriott an 80 percent good/excellent rating.
Highest on the list of recommended speakers for the 1999 convention
was Microsoft’s Bill Gates, followed by President Clinton and Special Prosecutor
Ken Starr.
ASNE will provide the full convention evaluation report to anyone who
requests it. Contact ASNE through the Internet at asne@asne.org.
