April 16, 2024

Mega-Conference brings industry executives together to share strategies for meeting the challenges of today

From conference sessions to roundtable discussions to hallway conversations, Mega-Conference attendees connect

Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona, 350 members of America’s Newspapers and the News/Media Alliance gathered April 14-16 for discussions of the key issues they are facing and to share success stories and strategies for meeting the challenges of today.

Dean Ridings, CEO of America’s Newspapers, noted that many members commented on the strength of the conference program and the valuable connections they made this year at the Mega-Conference. “There is great value in coming together. The connections formed at the Mega-Conference help to strengthen the entire newspaper industry. Our members — regardless of their size — are more alike than they are different. They share a love for their local communities and have a desire to provide their readers with strong, trusted news reports. The bonds that are strengthened here, benefits everyone — the newspapers and the communities they serve.”

Heidi Wright, CEO of EO Media Group and publisher of The Bulletin in Bend, Oregon, is president of America’s Newspapers. She commented, “I’ve heard consistently from both newspaper executives and our Solutions Partner members at this conference how much information and engagement the Mega-Conference provided them. They also told me how impressed they were at the energy that was in the conference room and hallways. That speaks to the dedication conference attendees have to our industry.”

Applications now being accepted for 2024 Newspaper Executive Development Program

Designed to give the next generation of newspaper leaders the opportunity to connect and gain valuable insights from industry leaders and their peers

Mark Cohen | America's Newspapers

We all agree that growing and engaging our own people is paramount to operational improvement. It has a direct effect on ROI. Employees will feel appreciated by learning from some of the very best. Also, they will be confident taking on the next career move with a full appreciation of all aspects of every department.

I’m proud to be heading up this important initiative. America’s Newspapers is at the forefront of leading our news media’s growth and innovation wave and to be a new team member spearheading this mentorship program is an honor. Dean, the board, members and his team, are top flight and I believe my energy, experience and positivity will complement America’s Newspapers.

This year’s program will take on a fresh, new approach that will be interactive, positive and highlight the industry’s forward progress. The objective is to make an immediate and long lasting impact for members and participants.

Get recognized by America's Newspapers for your courageous editorials, columns

Submit your entries by the end of April —

before contest fees increase

Carmage Walls Commentary Prize to award cash prizes honoring courageous columns and editorials

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!

America's Newspapers calendar

October 18-19, 2024 - Family and Independent Owners Meeting, Charleston, South Carolina

October 20-22, 2024 - Senior Leadership Conference, Charleston, South Carolina

We have a new mailing address

Effectively immediately, America's Newspapers has a new mailing address for dues, invoice payments and membership. Our new address is:

America's Newspapers

2615 Centennial Blvd., Suite 200

Tallahassee, FL 32308-0592

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