Oscar nomination for ’20 Days in Mariupol’ is a first for the 178-year-old Associated Press

“20 Days in Mariupol,” Mstyslav Chernov’s harrowing chronicle of the besieged Ukrainian city and the international journalists who remained there after Russia’s invasion, has been nominated for best documentary at the Academy Awards, handing The Associated Press its first Oscar nomination in the 178-year-old news organization’s history.

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America’s Newspapers is committed to delivering the latest information on key industry topics for publishers, market leaders and department heads. The Mega-Conference is the premiere conference for the news industry. From conference sessions to hallway conversations, the Mega-Conference will deliver results. Publishers are encouraged to attend with their key department heads.

The Mega-Conference, set for April 14-16 in Phoenix, Arizona, will held at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown — located near the Phoenix Convention Center, just minutes from Sky Harbor Airport.

Newspaper executives: Register early at the lowest discounted rates. And, save an additional $200 by taking part in the popular Roundtable Sessions to be held during the conference.

Solutions Partners: The Mega-Conference is the premiere conference for the news industry and a must-attend for newspaper leaders and solutions suppliers, alike. Don't miss your chance to get in front of industry leaders and share your company's expertise and the results you can drive. Contact Patty Slusher for information about sponsorship opportunities at the Mega-Conference.

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Carmage Walls Commentary Prize honors courageous column and editorial writing

Awards for excellence in editorial writing (representing the view of the newspaper) and awards for excellence in column writing (columns written by one or more individuals) will be presented this October in Phoenix, Arizona, at the America's Newspapers Senior Leadership Conference. Win cash prizes and recognition!

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Shane Morris named general manager at The Oklahoman

Shane Morris, who will assume his new role Feb. 5, has been with Gannett for 17 years, holding a variety of local and regional sales leadership roles. Most recently, he served as the senior sales director for The Oklahoman and the Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise.

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Gannett names Chadi Irani general manager for Treasure Coast Newspapers / TCPalm

Treasure Coast Newspapers / TCPalm has announced that Chadi Irani has been named the general manager in the Fort Pierce, Stuart, Vero Beach and Port St. Lucie markets.

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Greenville News names David Foster general manager in the Greenville, S.C., market

David Foster joined Gannett nine years ago and has held roles as a local sales director, vice president of advertising sales overseeing South Carolina, and most recently regional vice president of sales overseeing South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia. 

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Rochester Democrat and Chronicle names Heather Falkey general manager

The Democrat & Chronicle has announced that Heather Falkey has been named the general manager in the Rochester, New York, market.

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The Journal News/lohud names Wendy Green general manager

The Journal News/lohud (New York) has announced that Wendy Green has been named its general manager. In this role, Green will work closely with the executive editor to strengthen local connection points with businesses and brands to drive community-based strategies and engagement effective Feb. 5.

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Gannett names Leisa Richardson executive editor of three South Carolina newspapers

Leisa Richardson will be joining the Greenville News, Spartanburg Herald-Journal and Anderson Independent Mail as executive editor beginning Feb. 19.

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Jeremy Chisenhall named new leader of newspapers in Macon and Columbus, Georgia

Jeremy Chisenhall says he became a journalist because he loves to write and wants to tell stories that matter to people. Starting next month, he will be in charge of producing such content at The Telegraph in Macon and the Ledger-Enquirer in Columbus.

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Veteran Washington news anchor Carleen Johnson joins The Center Square

Angela Hill named Ida B. Wells Professor in Journalism at the Cronkite School