January 4, 2022
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Join us April 10-12 for the Mega-Conference: the premier event for the news media industry
Conference attendees should register at one of the following links. Sponsorship information is available from Patty Slusher: pslusher@newspapers.org.
#2022MegaConf: Innovation, new solutions and practical applications
The News Industry Mega-Conference is the premier event in the news media industry.

Join us April 10-12 in Orlando, Florida, at the JW Marriott Bonnet Creek Resort and Spa.

As you plan your travel: Please plan to arrive on Sunday, April 10, in time for an opening reception that evening, and to stay through the closing MEGA-Party on Tuesday evening, April 12.


Call for entries:
Mega-Innovation Award to be presented in Orlando

Tell us about your best innovation from 2021!
Sponsored by America’s Newspapers

All entries must be submitted by 11 p.m. (CST) on Friday, Feb. 25.

Entry period for this year's contest:
Calendar year 2021

With the return of the Mega-Conference, America's Newspapers will be presenting the Mega-Innovation Award again in 2022! This honor will be awarded at the Mega-Conference to a media company, newspaper or corporate office that best represents innovation in the industry. We encourage you to submit a nomination and share your best innovations!

Three finalists will present their innovations at the Mega-Conference. The conference registration fee will be waived for one representative from each finalist company who makes the presentation.

In addition, the GRAND PRIZE winner will receive $500, a beautiful plaque and recognition by industry peers!
Industry people
Aspen Times names new publisher
As weekend revelers rung in the new year, The Aspen (Colorado) Times also ushered in a new chapter with a new publisher, Allison Pattillo, and new ownership as Ogden Newspapers takes the reins on the business side of the 140-year-old newspaper.
Paxton veteran Gretchen Hunt named editor of 4 Northeast Arkansas papers
Northeast Arkansas news veteran Gretchen Hunt has been promoted to a new position as regional editor for Paxton Media Group, taking over newsrooms in Jonesboro, Paragould, Newport and Walnut Ridge.
Industry news
Navarre Press owner and Neves Media acquire Milton, Crestview papers
Two Florida papers — The Santa Rosa Press Gazette in Milton and the Crestview News Bulletin in Crestview — are under new ownership.
Inland Foundation launches Community News Grant program
The Inland Press Foundation is partnering with state press associations to launch a grant program helping newspapers strengthen their local news reporting.

The foundation is launching pilot tests of the grant program in Illinois and Kansas, partnering with the Illinois Press Association and the Kansas Press Association. If successful in those two states, the foundation hopes to expand the grant program to other states.
America's Newspapers Calendar
April 9-10 - Family Owners and Next Generation Leadership Meeting, Orlando, Florida (in conjunction with the Mega-Conference). Details coming soon.

April 10 - Inaugural Leadership Training, Orlando, Florida (in conjunction with the Mega-Conference). Details coming soon.

April 10-12 - News Industry Mega-Conference, Orlando, Florida
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