President Biden is asked to show support in State of the Union address for legislation that would help save local journalism |
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“The local news outlets we represent and others that prioritize a free press ask that you use your State of the Union address to call on the House and Senate to urgently advance key legislation to your desk that will help save local journalism.”
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America's Newspapers, News/Media Alliance and others send joint letter to the president |
Seven leading journalism, media and pro-consumer antitrust advocacy organizations have sent a joint letter to President Joseph Biden calling on him to highlight, in his upcoming State of the Union address on Feb. 7, the importance of local journalism.
The letter highlights the urgent need for congressional action to preserve a strong democracy and a free press. Specifically, the letter urges President Biden to call on Congress to advance the bipartisan Journalism Competition and Preservation Act (JCPA) ( S. 673 and H.R. 1735).
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A checklist of important items that need your attention this week |
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There are some great opportunities with America's Newspapers that need your attention |
Deadlines are approaching for several very good opportunities that we'd hate for you and your staff to miss out on.
Here's a checklist of things on the America's Newspapers calendar that need your attention:
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Deadline: Feb. 17 - Reserve your hotel room for the Legislative Fly-In |
We hope you plan to join us March 8-9 in Washington, D.C., for the America's Newspapers Legislative Fly-In. If you haven't reserved your hotel room yet, please do that before Feb. 17.
This coordinated opportunity for our members to meet with their elected officials on Thursday, March 9, is an important opportunity to (further) establish a relationship with them and to ask for their support of our initiatives.
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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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Beat the rate increase: Rates are going up soon. Register now to save |
Register for the Mega-Conference before costs go up. You'll also want to reserve your hotel room before rooms sell out in our room block. Visit the Mega-Conference website to find the links needed to register as a conference attendee and to reserve your hotel room.
For our Solutions Partners: There are a limited number of sponsorship opportunities still available. Contact Patty Slusher for more information: pslusher@newspapers.org.
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Major contest expansion announced for 2023 Carmage Walls Commentary Prize
Two separate contests this year: 1 for editorials, 1 for columns
Encourage your editorial writers and columnists to enter!
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12 cash prizes to be awarded this year — up from 4 last year |
Instead of one contest in which editorials and columns are judged together, two separate contests will be held in 2023 — one for excellence in editorial writing (representing the view of the newspaper) and one for excellence in column writing (columns written by one or more individuals).
In each of those contests, entries will be judged in two circulation brackets: over 35,000 circulation and under 35,000 circulation. And, three cash prizes will be included in each bracket — giving 12 individuals the opportunity to win cash prizes in 2023 (up from four cash prizes in 2022).
Cash prizes will be awarded in the following brackets:
Editorials (over 35,000 circulation)
Editorials (under 35,000 circulation)
Columns (over 35,000 circulation)
Columns (under 35,000 circulation)
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America’s Newspapers board of directors amends the bylaws |
Dean Ridings | America's Newspapers
The board of directors of America’s Newspapers has approved minor changes to the bylaws that will improve the organization’s governance.
These changes:
Grant the executive committee the authority to evaluate the performance and adjust the compensation of the CEO.
Remove the limitation on the number of participants on the finance and audit committee.
Remove the provision to have the treasurer serve as the chair of the audit committee, as best practices dictate that the person overseeing the audit should not be the treasurer.
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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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America's Newspapers calendar |
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