March 8, 2022
March 21 is deadline to reserve hotel rooms in our block for the Mega-Conference
Have you reserved your hotel room yet? March 21 is the cut-off for our room block (or when rooms sell out)
The Mega-Conference will focus on the future of the news industry and the latest strategies for organizations to continue to evolve. From new programs to growing advertising and reader revenue, to the latest technologies for digital expansion and content development, the Mega-Conference will feature real world, practical solutions presented by industry leaders.

Make plans to connect with your colleagues and share best ideas at the Mega-Conference!
Solutions Partners: Secure your exhibit space or sponsorship by Friday
Friday, March 11, is the deadline to secure all sponsorships and exhibit space and be listed in the printed conference materials.

A limited number of opportunities are still available. Contact Patty Slusher at pslusher@newspapers.org for details.
Industry people
Jeff DeLoach resigns as Times Free Press president
Jeff DeLoach, president of the Chattanooga (Tennessee) Times Free Press for the past five years, has resigned as head of the Chattanooga Publishing Co.
Noreen Gillespie named global business editor of The Associated Press
Deputy Head of News Gathering Michael Giarrusso announced on Monday that Deputy Managing Editor for U.S. News Noreen Gillespie will take on a new role leading AP’s business news coverage.
Paris Goodnight to be interim editor at Salisbury Post
Paris Goodnight will be Salisbury (North Carolina) Post’s interim editor as outgoing editor Josh Bergeron moves onto another opportunity in news.
New advertising director named for two Pennsylvania newspapers
Vanessa Koper has been named as advertising director of the New Castle News and The (Sharon) Herald.
What we're reading ...
FROM THE EDITOR: An inside look at how The Daily News covers violent crimes

For a month marked by Valentine's Day, February was not kind to Newport.

Beyond the blizzard and generally awful weather February brings, two people were killed in a pair of violent acts. 

I'm not going to rehash the details of these events. Daily News reporter Laura Damon has done an excellent job providing coverage. Rather, I figured this was a good opportunity to inform our readers about how we approach these situations.
The New York Times pulls its news staff from Russia

The New York Times said on Tuesday that it was temporarily removing its journalists from Russia in the wake of harsh new legislation that effectively outlaws independent reporting on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

“Russia’s new legislation seeks to criminalize independent, accurate news reporting about the war against Ukraine. For the safety and security of our editorial staff working in the region, we are moving them out of the country for now,” a spokeswoman for The Times, Danielle Rhoades Ha, said in a statement.
Enhance your career: Take part in our Newspaper Executive Development Program!
A few spots are still open
This program is designed to give the next generation of newspaper leaders the opportunity to connect and gain valuable insights from industry leaders and peers.
 
This is a six-part program focused on the core topics that emerging leaders need to further their careers. The curriculum of the program will be tactical, developmental and inspirational with participants gaining exposure to multiple disciplines.
 
Each session will be led by industry veterans who will provide an overview of the business of newspapers and a roadmap for the skills needed to be successful. From revenue development, content, digital, finance and more, Executive Development participants will learn from the best the industry has to offer.
 
Family Owners and Next Generation Leadership Conference set for April 9-10
Join us for the Family Owners Meeting in Orlando ... then stay for the Mega-Conference
Family owners have a long history of connecting as a result of the common challenges and opportunities that they face. We are looking forward to meeting in person April 9-10 in Orlando, in advance of the Mega-Conference!
Nominate your best editorial writers for the Carmage Walls Commentary Prize
First-place carries a cash prize of $2,000; second-place winners will receive $1,000 (in each of two circulation brackets)

Honoring excellence in editorial writing is the goal of the Carmage Walls Commentary Prize, which will be presented this fall by America's Newspapers. The prize is underwritten by Southern Newspapers, Inc.

The deadline for entries is May 2.
America's Newspapers Calendar
April 9-10 - Family Owners and Next Generation Leadership Meeting, Orlando, Florida (in conjunction with the Mega-Conference). LEARN MORE

April 9-10 - Newspaper Executive Development Program, Orlando, Florida (in conjunction with the Mega-Conference). LEARN MORE

April 10-12 - News Industry Mega-Conference, Orlando, Florida
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