Here's why you should join America’s Newspapers March 8-9 in Washington, D.C.
2nd annual Legislative Fly-In
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"I found last year’s legislative fly-in to be invaluable in building relationships with legislators and staff, reinforcing the challenges we face as an industry and building our America’s Newspapers brand on the hill. It was a valuable and beneficial use of my time and dollars. I strongly encourage you to join us this year!"
Alan Fisco, president and chief financial officer of The Seattle Times Company
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Mega-Conference rates to increase $100 per person |
Attendee registration rates for the Mega-Conference will increase $100 per person after next Wednesday. Register this week to register at the lowest rates!
Special discounted rates also are available to newspapers that register three or more members of their team. It's the perfect opportunity for publishers to bring their sales and content leaders to network and learn from their peers. Register three or more members of your team and save up to $100 per person. Team membership discounts are for newspapers only. To register your team or for more information about team registrations, contact Paulette Sheffield at psheffield@newspapers.org. .
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Miami Herald executive editor named to oversee all large newsrooms for parent company McClatchy |
Monica Richardson, executive editor of the Miami Herald and el Nuevo Herald, has been named vice president of news for large markets for parent company McClatchy.
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Frequence names a new VP of sales |
Mike Smith has joined Frequence as vice president of sales. Smith will be responsible for driving business development and industry-wide adoption of Frequence’s best-in-class technology platform.
He joins Frequence on the heels of a banner year for the company, which included winning the Digiday Technology Award for Best Sales Automation Platform and the Martech Breakthrough Award for Best Sales Proposal Software. In his new role, Smith will oversee revenue growth at Frequence while leading and growing the existing sales team.
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Additional upcoming deadlines |
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Deadline: Feb. 20 - Nominate a deserving staff member for the Executive Development Program (self-nominations are encouraged, too) |
This six-part program focuses on the core topics that emerging leaders need to further their careers.
The America’s Newspapers Executive Development Program, funded in part by the Inland Press Foundation, gives the next generation of newspaper leaders the opportunity to connect and gain valuable insights from industry leaders and their peers. From revenue development, content, digital, finance and more, Executive Development participants will learn from the best the industry has to offer.
Applicants will be notified by Feb. 28 if they are accepted so they can plan and book their travel to the Mega-Conference, where the program will kick off. LEARN MORE and APPLY
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Deadline: Feb. 24 - Nominate your newspaper or newspaper corporate office for the Mega-Innovation Award |
America's Newspapers and the News/Media Alliance want to spotlight the best examples of innovation among newspapers at this year's Mega-Conference. All newspaper members of America's Newspapers and the News/Media Alliance are encouraged to submit their best examples of innovation for consideration in this year's competition for the Mega-Innovation Award.
There is no cost to enter. Help us identify the best examples of innovation in the newspaper industry.
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El Rito Media acquires Artesia (N.M.) Daily Press |
After nearly 70 years under the ownership of the Green family, the Artesia (New Mexico) Daily Press has been sold to El Rito Media, LLC.
This is El Rito Media’s second newspaper acquisition in the state — it purchased the Rio Grande Sun in Española in April of 2022.
Dirks, Van Essen & April, a media merger and acquisition firm based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, represented El Rito Media in the transaction. Terms were not disclosed.
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Tampa Bay Times launches new ticketing and event listing platform |
The Tampa Bay Times has launched MyTBtickets.com, an event ticket management platform. The new venture allows event organizers and venues to sell tickets to their events through the website.
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Share your news with us for the next issue of our newsletter — executive and staff appointments, as well as news about innovations, new print or digital products, etc. We want to highlight the good things your newspaper is doing!
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