February 13, 2024

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Mega-Conference Sponsor Spotlight

EKCS supports media companies to solve creative production challenges and improve production efficiencies. Our 475+ staff works as your extended team.

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The Newspaper Manager is a publishing CRM that dramatically reduces overhead costs by connecting sales, production & accounts receivable in one package.

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Get in front of industry leaders at the Mega-Conference. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For details, contact Patty Slusher: pslusher@newspapers.org.

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Popular Roundtable session at Mega offers an added bonus for newspaper executives: additional savings on conference fees

America’s Newspapers is committed to delivering the latest information on key industry topics for publishers, market leaders and department heads. The Mega-Conference is the premiere conference for the news industry. From conference sessions to hallway conversations, the Mega-Conference will deliver results. Publishers are encouraged to attend with their key department heads.

The Mega-Conference, set for April 14-16 in Phoenix, Arizona, will held at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown — located near the Phoenix Convention Center, just minutes from Sky Harbor Airport.

Newspaper executives: Register before March 2 at the lowest discounted rates. And, save an additional $200 by taking part in the popular Roundtable Sessions to be held during the conference.

Solutions Partners: The Mega-Conference is the premiere conference for the news industry and a must-attend for newspaper leaders and solutions suppliers, alike. Don't miss your chance to get in front of industry leaders and share your company's expertise and the results you can drive. Contact Patty Slusher for information about sponsorship opportunities at the Mega-Conference.

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For information about reserving your hotel room for the Mega-Conference, click here.

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

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!

People news

Gannett names new chief data privacy officer

Gannett | USA TODAY Network have announced the addition of Marci Moss as dedicated chief data privacy officer, as they further strengthen their data protection framework. Safeguarding the information entrusted to publications like Gannett by clients, partners, users and employees is more critical than ever, and Moss will be dedicated to prioritizing the importance of data protection, privacy and regulation.

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Tips for shifting gun violence reporting toward a public health lens

While much news coverage of firearm violence is reported through the lens of crime and politics, experts say this framing overemphasizes mass shootings and fails communities seeking solutions to gun violence. On Feb. 9, experts shared their advice on how to shift story framing to one that emphasizes solutions, prevention methods and data.

Be aware there is no official federal definition of the word “mass shooting.” Congress defines a mass shooting as “three or more killings in a single incident,” and the FBI defines mass murder as “four people or more” killed in a single event. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracks gun deaths, it doesn’t track mass shootings. The lack of clarity skews the narrative about how and where gun violence is occurring across the country.

Build your network of sources beyond police to include public health professionals and violence prevention experts. Include the voices of families and firearm injury survivors in stories. Many stories only feature law enforcement voices, which can contribute to the public’s perception that only police, and individuals armed with guns, can prevent firearm violence.

The college solution to rural news deserts

Nearly 600 rural colleges are in or near a local news desert. They are in the perfect location to help communities fill the news gap and restore the flow of information that feeds civic participation and economic success.

The most recent annual report of the State of Local News Project by Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism revealed an alarming uptick in news deserts across the country. Since 2005, the country has lost almost 2,900 newspapers and 43,000 journalists. ...

One bright spot in the report is the potential for university reporting programs to be part of the solution by partnering with local news outlets. Colleges and universities in rural areas can engage their students and resources to support local news.

There are 627 colleges and universities located in rural areas, according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). About 95% of these — 598 — are located in a news desert or in a county adjacent to a news desert.

America's Newspapers calendar

April 14-16, 2024 - News Industry Mega-Conference, Phoenix, Arizona

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

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

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