In this issue: Capital Region Independent Media to partner with Pickleball518; Abbie VanSickle Joins The New York Times; Assembly Member Carrie Woerner and Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal have proposed legislation to help local journalism in NYS; Journalist, community leader Marilyn Ajavananda dies at 59; News/Media Alliance Applauds Department of Justice for Filing Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google; Irondequoit class keeping spirit of print journalism alive with Newspaper Club; Applications sought for 2023 Newspaper Executive Development Program; Plus upcoming events and available training webinars.

To read more about the proposed legislation click here.

Irondequoit class keeping spirit of print journalism alive with Newspaper Club



From spectrumlocalnews.com - The days of picking up a daily newspaper and catching up with your community once a day are fading as fast as the updates arrive on your smartphone.

But that hasn't stopped students in the West Irondequoit School District from learning about the ins and outs of print journalism.

In Ms. Lennertz's fourth-grade classroom at Rogers Middle School, the three "Rs" are always present.

During an after-school club, the kids volunteer to be there. The young journalists are writing for the new school newspaper.

“Honestly, it was kind of just for like the experience and like staying after school and it's always like fun," said Newspaper Club member Kaden Holley. "Just plus I'm a huge computer person so I write about the computer all day.”

“You know those kids that ride their bikes down the street and they throw newspapers at the houses and connect them, my grandparents, they always get them," said Faith Ann Clarke, another Newspaper Club member.

Students wanted to form the club last fall.

“I like writing informational pieces and this was a good opportunity to write pieces that everyone reads in the school," said member Amtul Noor.

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Applications sought for 2023 Newspaper Executive Development Program

From newspapers.org -

The America’s Newspapers Executive Development Program, funded in part by the Inland Press Foundation, gives the next generation of newspaper leaders the opportunity to connect and gain valuable insights from industry leaders and their peers.

Applications will be accepted until Feb. 20. Applicants will be notified by Feb. 28 if they are accepted so they can plan and book their travel to the Mega-Conference.

What: A six-part program focused on the core topics that emerging leaders need to further their careers. The curriculum of the 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.

Where: The six-part program includes two live meetings and four virtual meetings:

• The kickoff session will be April 1-4 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas, as part of the 2023 Mega-Conference.
• Four virtual meetings (via Zoom in May, June, July and August).
• The wrap-up session will be Oct. 7-10 in Chicago as part of the America’s Newspapers Senior Leadership Conference.

Who should attend? Motivated newspaper managers who are looking to take the next steps in their careers. General managers, sales leaders, editors and managers from other disciplines from local newspapers, regional operations or corporate offices are ideal candidates. Candidates should have a proven track record of success in their careers and a commitment to the industry, overall.  

What’s required? The Executive Development program requires commitment and participation! We are looking for the next generation of leaders who will engage with the program and with their peers to develop a network they can be a part of for years to come. Attendance at the kickoff meeting in April is required and attendance at the wrap-up meeting in October is strongly recommended. 

Cost: The Executive Development Program costs $750 per participant and includes the in-person meetings in April and October, the virtual sessions and attendance at the 2023 Mega-Conference and 2023 Senior Leadership Conference, which are included at no additional charge. Participants are responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses. The Executive Development Program is being subsidized by the Inland Press Foundation. 

To learn more and apply click here.

UPCOMING WEBINARS AND EVENTS:

2/16 - Stop Running Scared. Digital is Not the Death of Print - Online Media Campus - $35

2/23 - Reader Engagement: How To Grow Your Audience - Online Media Campus - $35

3/9 - Business News as an Everyday Beat - Online Media Campus - $35

Pre-Recorded/On Demand:

• Understand U.S. Immigration From the Border to the Heartland (2022) - Poynter NewsU - FREE
• Diverse Voices and the Future Newsroom - Poynter - OnPoynt - $15
• How Any Journalist Can Earn Trust - Poynter NewsU - Suggested Donation - $15
• Optimizing obituaries to drive traffic and increase revenue - Editor and Publisher - Free
• Tim Smith – The Basics of Newspaper Sales: What You Need to Know - Newspaper Academy - $49
• Ryan Dohrn: Overcoming the 10 Most Common Advertiser Objections! - Newspaper Academy - $59