Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
the edition
Vol. 4, No. 4 May 1999
A publication of the East Tennessee Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists
'Play for Pay' pays off for Dare, Grant Results with judges' comments (Opens in another page) HGTV provides alternatives, says Lowe Carmichael rescues Follies
Inside Page Design, Non-Daily Newspapers: Dan Ping, Press Enterprise; Dwane Wilder, The LaFollette Press. Informational Graphic: R. Daniel Proctor, Knoxville News-Sentinel, weather graphic; R. Daniel Proctor, Knoxville News-Sentinel, earthquake graphic. Art Illustration: Lisa Horstman and Charlie Powell, Metro Pulse, Watch the Skies; Don Wood, Knoxville News-Sentinel, Resounding Return. Photo Illustration: Clay Owen, Knoxville News-Sentinel. Deadline Photography, Newspapers: Joe Howell, Knoxville News-Sentinel; Michael Patrick, Knoxville News-Sentinel. Deadline Photography, Non-Daily Newspapers: Dan Barile, Press Enterprise, Farragut; Ed Hooper, Tennessee Star Journal, Pigeon Forge. Feature Photography, Newspapers: Margaret Bentlage, Knoxville News-Sentinel; Paul Efird, Knoxville News-Sentinel. Feature Photography, Non-Daily Newspapers: Robert Kollar, Tennessee Valley Authority. Feature Photography, Television: Hugh Williamson, WVLT-TV, Smoky Mountain Classroom; Billy Hodge, WVLT-TV, Volunteer Home Builders. Editorial Cartoon: Rick Baldwin, Metro Pulse; Charlie Daniel, Knoxville News-Sentinel. Work For Other Media: June N. Adamson, The SED in Oak Ridge; Jean Ash, Damming the Yangtze. Horace V. Wells Jr. Community Service Award: Angel Hawthorne and Ben Roberts, WVLT-TV, Volunteer Pals. Golden Press Card: Don Dare and Jason Grant, WATE-TV, Play for Pay.
Difficult time The speed of news today is throwing consumers into a confused state, Lowe said. He admitted that his background is not in journalism, describing himself as having skinny journalistic qualifications. It is an exciting and a difficult time to be a journalist. The instant news provided by the Internet brings the credibility of the media under the spotlight because reporters dont have the time to go back and check facts. Monicagate has been difficult to deal with. The good news is that this is now behind us, Lowe said. Letter from viewer A woman wrote a letter to Lowe saying that she had been empowered by watching what women were doing on the programs broadcast on HGTV. This, he said, pleased him. Communication over the backyard fence is gone, as people turn to other channels to receive information. The basics are more important than ever, Lowe said. He proudly mentioned that programming on HGTV has no product placement, allowing the shows to maintain credibility. The bottom line, he said is the credibility, accuracy and importance you put into your information. HGTV is broadcast to more than 52 million households worldwide. Lowe, a native of North Carolina, talked about the appeal of Knoxville and the surrounding area as a place to live and do business. More than 30 people attended the program held at Naples Restaurant on April 20.