January 3, 2023
Advocacy issues impacting newspapers:
Free webinar on Wednesday
11 a.m. EST | 10 a.m. CST | 9 a.m. MST | 8 a.m. PST
Join us for an important webinar about the governmental issues impacting newspapers and how publishers can help with legislative efforts that benefit local newspapers.

This brief webinar will report on the actions of the 117th Congress, including the LJSA and JCPA, and how it impacts the future of newspapers.

Discussion leaders for this informative webinar include:

Alan Fisco, President and CFO, The Seattle Times Company

Francis Wick, CEO, Wick Communications

Dean Ridings, CEO, America's Newspapers
Industry news
The Relevance Project receives $12,500 grant from the SNPA Foundation
The SNPA Foundation has awarded $12,500 to support The Relevance Project, an initiative created by the Newspaper Association Managers (NAM) — a professional organization of state, regional, national and international newspaper associations. The purpose of this program is to help develop common strategies that state newspaper associations can bring to their members.


Kentucky Press Association receives $12,500 to develop curriculum that teaches the role of media in democracy

The SNPA Foundation has awarded $12,500 to the Kentucky Press Association to help fund the development of curriculum for schools that helps restore the belief that a strong media presence is essential to our democracy.
People news
Executive Editor Eliza Hussman Gaines becomes WEHCO Media’s next publisher
WEHCO Media Inc., parent company of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, will remain in the hands of family leadership with the announcement that Executive Editor Eliza Hussman Gaines has become the next publisher.
Detroit Free Press top editor Peter Bhatia stepping down
Peter Bhatia, the top editor of the Detroit Free Press, told staff in December that he will depart the company early in 2023 in the hope of saving jobs from looming companywide layoffs.
Former Bergen Record editor Deirdre Sykes O'Neil, newsroom standard bearer for years, dies at 68
Deirdre Sykes O’Neil, a driving force in New Jersey journalism who guided generations of reporters and editors through the newsroom of The Record (Bergen, New Jersey) with unwavering standards and a comforting personal touch, died Thursday, Dec. 29. She was 68.
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!

Items for upcoming newsletters should be sent to cdurham@newspapers.org.
Register for the Mega-Conference, the premier event for news media professionals
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.

Sponsorship opportunities at the Mega-Conference also are available! Contact Patty Slusher at pslusher@newspapers.org for more information!
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