Sign of the times?

Society of Editors' executive director Bob Satchwell in a review of the society's conference, held in Bristol last week, reveals: "The only serious downside was the relative shortage of regional editors. That is perhaps understandable in the current climate but hopefully those chief executives who attended will spread the word that the conference – the only one with converged, multi media credentials – is the one not to be missed for informed discussion, new encouraging ideas and a touch of camaraderie under fire!"