Mega-Conference program is packed full of the hottest topics facing industry executives; discounted team rates available to newspapers |
Topics and presenters have been announced for the April 2-4 Mega-Conference in Dallas.
Conference sessions will kick off Monday, April 3, with America’s Newspapers revealing highlights from a just completed national research study. it will leave attendees with a road map of key points to reference and reflect on as they make their way through sessions over the next two days.
Additional conference topics include:
- The Ultimate Transformation: What does it take to move beyond print?
- Going ‘phygital’: Transforming your organization
- Solutions Roundtables — This fast-paced 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.
- Building and Monetizing Your First-Party Data
- Modernize Your Recruiting to Deliver Top Talent
- Buy or Sell: What is your newspaper worth?
- Digital Transformation Strategies to Future Proof Your Business Model
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Idea Exchange Roundtables — Exchange ideas directly with other attendees and come away with as many ideas as possible.
- Real World Case Studies: Platforms generating revenue
- Events are Back in a Big Way: Are you maximizing your opportunities?
- Connecting with Your Audience to Grow Subscribers and Engagement
- Adjusting Frequency and Filling the Content Gap
- Re-Energizing Your Newsroom to Reach New Readers with Audience-Focused Data
- Unlocking the Revenue Through Cause Marketing
Plus, we'll announce the winner of this year's Mega-Innovation Award.
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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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Today is the deadline to reserve sponsorships and exhibit space at Mega |
Today is the last chance 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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Congratulations to the 2023 Executive Development Class! |
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Designed to help emerging leaders further their careers ... |
Thirteen executives from member newspapers have been selected to participate in this year's Executive Development Program.
The program will kick off April 1-4 in Dallas, in conjunction with the Mega-Conference.
Participants are:
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Chris Brumfield, business operations manager, Denton Record-Chronicle, Denton, Texas
Ben Childers, regional digital director, APG Media of Southern Wisconsin, Janesville, Wisconsin
Jeremy Cooley, general manager - Utah, APG Utah, Logan, Utah
Heather Kantrud, general manager, Fergus Falls Daily Journal / Wick Communications, Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Alycia McCloud, marketing team manager, Sierra Vista Herald / Wick Communications, Sierra Vista, Arizona
Nicole Miller, publisher, Summit Daily News, Frisco, Colorado
Hugh Osteen, chief operating officer and vice president, Osteen Media Group, Fleming Island, Florida
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Nate Peterson, director of content and audience growth, Vail Daily / Swift Communications, Vail, Colorado
Aaron Rother, regional digital sales director, APG Media of East Central Minnesota, Apple Valley, Minnesota
Chantel Soranaka, senior sales and marketing manager, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Honolulu, Hawaii
Brad Stout, editor, The Morning Sun, Pittsburg, Kansas
Todd Tanaka, director, consumer revenue, Oahu Publications, Inc., Honolulu, Hawaii
Britni Tomcho, director, subscriber products and experience, WEHCO Media, Little Rock, Arkansas
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The curriculum for this six-part program will be tactical, developmental and inspirational with participants gaining exposure to multiple disciplines. Each session will be led by industry veterans who will provide an overview of the business of newspapers and a roadmap for the skills needed to be successful. From revenue development, content, digital, finance and more, Executive Development participants will learn from the best the industry has to offer. |
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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? |
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 EDT / 11 a.m. CDT 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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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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