February 20, 2024

Unlock the secrets to high-performance sales teams at the 2024 Mega-Conference

The sales track during the April 14-16 conference will focus on the art of assembling and nurturing high-performance sales teams in today's dynamic media environment. From recruitment to training, from motivation to retention, the Mega-Conference sales track will provide invaluable insights and actionable practices to empower your team members and maximize their potential.

Informative, fast-paced sessions will focus on:

Sales optimization and scheduling
Modern sales training techniques
Compensation models that motivate
Building stronger sales and marketing programs
The results of the America’s Newspapers 2024 Advertising Effectiveness Study. Find out how local newspaper advertising stacks up against the competition in the most profitable segments!
Plus, using AI to build business efficiencies, driving subscriber revenue, advocating for local newspapers, protecting public notices and more.

Watch for the complete schedule ... coming soon!

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Media executives can save $100 on Mega-Conference fees by registering no later than next Friday.

Conference fees will increase $100 per person on March 2. Register now to beat the rate increase!

Newspaper executives can also save $200 by committing to take part in the popular Roundtable Sessions to be held during the conference. Just choose that selection when you register.

Look who's coming to Mega!

Mega-Conference Sponsor Spotlight

PageSuite delivers market leading ePaper and app solutions to newspapers across the globe.

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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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Industry news

New Illinois bills propose incentives to fund news organizations, repopulate newsrooms

The ailing local news industry in Illinois would receive compensation from Big Tech companies and benefit from state tax incentives and a new journalism scholarship program under sweeping legislation introduced in the General Assembly this month.

News/Media Alliance applauds Illinois Senator Steve Stadelman for introducing Journalism Preservation Act

RJI sends Potter Digital Ambassadors to enhance digital efforts at community newsrooms all over Missouri

Over the course of one week in early January, the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute once again sent students to community newsrooms all over Missouri as part of the Potter Digital Ambassadors Program.

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

CCI announces new director of the School of Journalism and Media

After a national search, the School of Journalism and Media at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville will have a new director starting in July, Amy Jo Coffey, a former broadcast journalist who found her calling in higher education.

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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