Mega-Conference opens this weekend |
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The Ultimate Transformation: What does it take to move beyond print? |
Pictured above: Amy Kovac-Ashley (moderator), Curtis Huber, Bill Patterson and Kelly Ann Scott |
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. During this Monday morning session at the Mega-Conference, hear from industry leaders about how they are moving beyond print as their core product.
Our panelists are:
Curtis Huber, senior director, circulation/audience revenue, The Seattle Times
Bill Patterson, owner/publisher, Denton Media Company, Denton, Texas
Kelly Ann Scott, editor-in-chief and vice president of content, Alabama Media Group
The moderator for this session is Amy Kovac-Ashley, head of national programs, The Lenfest Institute.
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Solutions Roundtables set for Monday afternoon at Mega-Conference |
During this fast-paced session on Monday afternoon during the Mega-Conference, newspaper attendees will be able to select six (or more) of our Solutions Roundtables to attend.
This session provides attendees with the opportunity to meet in a no-pressure, small group environment with a variety of companies that will provide overviews of how their products tackle some of today’s challenges.
This popular session — which is only open to newspaper attendees and the table hosts — will provide valuable information to develop strategic plans.
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NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS: Register your team and SAVE! The Mega-Conference is the perfect opportunity for publishers to bring their sales and content leaders to network and learn from their peers. Register three or more members of your team and save up to $100 per person. Team membership discounts are for newspapers only. To register your team or for more information about team registrations, contact Paulette Sheffield at psheffield@newspapers.org. |
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Tatiana and Matthew Prince set to acquire the 143-year-old Park Record newspaper |
Tatiana and Matthew Prince have agreed to acquire the Park Record, the newspaper of record for Park City and Summit County, Utah. The Park Record has been continuously published since 1880, covering the news and happenings of the Wasatch Back. The Princes are acquiring the Park Record from Swift Communications, a subsidiary of West Virginia-based Ogden Newspapers.
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Sample News Group acquires the Batavia (NY) Daily News, Livingston County (NY) News |
The Batavia Daily News and its sister publication the Livingston County News have been purchased by Sample News Group. The company purchased four publications in total from Watertown, NY-based Johnson Newspaper Corporation (JNC). The deal also includes the Oswego County News and the Oswego Shopper.
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Alberto Ibargüen steps down at Knight Foundation after 18 years |
Alberto Ibargüen, president of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation since 2005, publicly announced his decision to retire from the $2.5 billion philanthropy this week. Knight Foundation’s board of trustees will begin a national search immediately and Ibargüen’s resignation will be effective upon the appointment of a successor.
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Jerry Lyles joins Franklin News Foundation as vice president of syndication and distribution |
Industry leader Jerry Lyles has joined the Franklin News Foundation as the organization’s first vice president of syndication and distribution. He assumes responsibility for the further expansion of Franklin’s partnerships with media partners.
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America's Newspapers welcomes new members |
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A warm America's Newspapers welcome to our newest members:
Atex supports publishers and media outlets in developing a sustainable business model through innovative technologies and services, Atex solutions allow today's publishers to address and scale for tomorrow's challenges. Chris Freeman is account executive and can be reached at cfreeman@atex.com.
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ePublishing offers publishers an integrated, modern media tech stack. Designed to drive revenue, improve productivity and increase engagement, media companies rely on ePublishing's solutions to manage their content and data. ePublishing's products propel business by streamlining editorial and audience workflows, amplifying content delivery, diversifying and growing revenue, and leveraging a unified, data-first publishing ecosystem. Lorna Fenimore is senior vice president and can be reached at lfenimore@epublishing.com. |
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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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America's Newspapers calendar |
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