All Mega sponsorships and exhibit space must be reserved by Friday
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Friday is the deadline to reserve sponsorships and exhibit space for next month's Mega-Conference in Dallas, Texas. Don't miss out on this chance to be listed in the Sponsor/Exhibitor Guide and network with newspaper and media executives at the Mega-Conference.
For information about opportunities, contact Patty Slusher:
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Mega-Conference session
The ultimate transformation: What does it take to move beyond print?
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The shift of news audiences to digital products has accelerated, just as the print delivery model is starting to break down. Now is the time to prepare for a reduction in print and the introduction of new news products. It’s not a sudden process, and it requires strategic planning across the newspaper enterprise — from circulation, editorial, marketing, technology. We’ll hear from industry leaders about how they are moving beyond print as their core product.
Session moderated by Amy Kovac-Ashley, head of national programs, The Lenfest Institute.
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Mega-Conference session
Buy or sell. What is your newspaper worth?
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Warren Buffet had a famous saying about when to sell or buy a company: “Be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful.”
It is a very turbulent time for our industry as more legacy brands are being bought and sold, in various sized markets across the country. The question on most minds is: are these buyers being shrewd or simply “rolling the dice” in hopes of future better business climates for the local news publisher? Moreover, what is the real value today of a local newspaper brand?
During the Mega-Conference, Mike Blinder, publisher of Editor & Publisher Magazine, will host a panel of some of the industry’s most respected media brokers who will offer the latest insights into the current buy/sell environment.
Panelists are:
Sara April, partner at Dirks, Van Essen & April
John Thomas Cribb, director of Cribb, Cope & Potts
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March 21 webinar: The 2023 State of the Global Digital Publishing Market Report
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What is the current state of digital publishing and what will it look like in 2023 and beyond?
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By Jonny Kaldor, founder and CEO, Pugpig
Pugpig is the digital publishing platform for hundreds of news, consumer, specialist and B2B media brands. We recently published our second annual report, our State of the Digital Publishing Market report, and we’re holding a webinar on Tuesday, March 21, at Noon EST / 11 a.m. CST in partnership with America’s Newspapers to take a deeper look into the report.
In the report, we get a unique view into the behavior of readers on mobile and share never-before-published insights and data from senior leaders from the likes of The Economist, Gannett, Reach, Crain, Future, Conde Nast, Discovery and Foreign Affairs.
There are a few real surprises in there that challenge assumptions many of us may make, alongside many things you’d expect about how the industry is thinking about digital and where readers spend most of their time. We’ll cover all of this in the webinar.
Register for the webinar and join us as we dive into the report. We hope it'll provide invaluable insight as you think about your digital publishing strategy for 2023 and beyond.
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Tuesday, March 21
Noon EDT | 11 a.m. CDT
10 a.m. MDT | 9 a.m. PDT
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You'll hear about:
Insights into 2023 strategic priorities for the world's leading new media brands.
Comparison of reader engagement across users and platforms.
Case studies of innovation in digital publishing.
The use of audio and how it drives engagement.
How news publishers intend to retain readers in 2023.
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Terry Connor returns to lead The Meridian Star
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Terry Connor, an accomplished newspaper executive, will return as publisher of The Meridian (Mississippi) Star, effective immediately.
Connor brings a wealth of experience to Meridian having worked in the media industry for more than 35 years, including as a group publisher for Alabama and Meridian from 2014 to 2019.
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Kristin Roberts joins Gannett as chief content officer
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Kristin Roberts will be joining Gannett on March 27 as chief content officer to drive the company’s digital transformation and content strategy across USA TODAY and the USA TODAY Network of more than 200 local publications.
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Funding news: How Gen Z and Millennials pay for or donate to news
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Family and independent owners to hold summer meeting this July in Pittsburgh
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The Family and Independent Owners Meeting is designed for the senior executives, owners and family members who are directly involved in their company’s operations. The meeting provides these executives the opportunity to network and share successful strategies to move their business forward. From issues related to basic operations, business structures or familial transitions, the Family and Independent Owners Meeting fosters a spirit of partnership and innovation.
The 2023 Summer Meeting will be held at the PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — home of the Pittsburgh Pirates! Sessions will begin Tuesday, July 18, at 2 p.m. EDT, followed by a reception and Pirates baseball game that evening. On Wednesday, July 19, sessions will run from 9 a.m to 12:30 p.m., followed by an optional Pirates game that afternoon.
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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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