January 10, 2023
Industry news
USA TODAY joins social media platform Post as first publisher
As the platform’s first major publishing partner, USA TODAY’s content will further the platform’s mission by providing Post users with real-time, approachable news that helps empower and educate all audiences about the world around them and promote civil conversation.
People news
Bluegrass Newsmedia / LocalDigitalKY names Jeff Kuerzi president and publisher
Bluegrass Newsmedia has announced that Jeff Kuerzi has been appointed president and publisher of Bluegrass Newsmedia and LocalDigitalKY.
Eliza Gaines optimistic about future of newspapers
It's a new era at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, with a new publisher for the first time since 1974.

But she has a familiar name: Eliza Hussman Gaines, the daughter of Walter E. Hussman Jr., who has retired as publisher but retains the title of chairman of WEHCO Media Inc.
Peter Frank named editor of Green Bay Press-Gazette
Peter Frank, who currently oversees coverage of breaking and trending news in Green Bay and at other sites in the USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin, will lead local news coverage at the Press-Gazette and serve as the primary contact for readers and Green Bay-area community leaders.
Beth Rye to take over as advertising director at The Press & Dakotan (Yankton, South Dakota)
Veteran Press & Dakotan (Yankton, South Dakota) Digital Media Director/Advertising Sales Representative Beth Rye has taken up the reins as advertising director, while longtime advertising director Micki Schievelbein transitions to semi-retirement.
Ken Henry named vice president of advertising for the Richmond Times-Dispatch
Sales and advertising veteran Ken Henry has joined the Richmond (Virginia) Times-Dispatch as vice president of advertising.
Gerardine Mobley joins Advance Local as VP of diversity and inclusion
Gerardine Mobley has been named Advance Local’s first VP of diversity & inclusion and will work collaboratively across the organization to further the company’s D&I efforts.
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April 2-4 at the Hilton Anatole
The News Industry Mega-Conference is the premiere event in the news media industry. It will be held April 2-4 in Dallas, Texas, at the Hilton Anatole.

Registration for newspaper attendees: 
Rates are at their lowest for newspaper and media executives who commit to participating in an interactive 75-minute Solutions Roundtable session during the conference. This fast-paced session will give you the chance to learn about some of the newest solutions in the media industry from our Solutions Partners and can provide you with ideas that will more than pay for your trip!

Registration for Solutions Partners:
Solutions Partners: Attend the 2023 Mega-Conference to connect with executives and decision-makers! Connect with leaders in the news media industry at the Mega-Conference. Vendor and supplier companies that support the news industry can register to attend the conference with full access to sessions, receptions and the Mega-Conference Town Square. Solutions Roundtables are limited to Roundtable sponsors and news media attendees.

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