October 11, 2022
Diversity, equity and inclusion
Senior Leadership Conference Session
Studies have shown that diverse workplaces lead to increased revenue, happier employees and consumers. This session at next week's Senior Leadership Conference in New Orleans will focus on illustrating the strategies and tools newsrooms can use to meaningfully diversify their organizations in efforts to exceed their readership and revenue goals, retain staff and reflect the communities they serve. This will include: avoiding the pitfalls of checkbox diversity, how to approach structural changes to your newsroom and lessons from the diversity & inclusion pilot survey.

This session will be facilitated by Larry Graham, founder and executive director of The Diversity Pledge Institute, and Gaby Martinez-Stevenson, director of institutional research, The Diversity Pledge Institute.

The Senior Leadership Conference, set for Oct. 16-18 in New Orleans, is the most important meeting of the year for newspaper publishers, owners and leaders.

There are a very limited number of registration spots available for Solutions Partners at the Senior Leadership Conference. Don’t miss your chance to connect with the industry’s most influential executives in New Orleans. Solutions Partner registration is limited to two people per company.

Just a few sponsorship opportunities also are available that include registrations. Contact Patty Slusher for more information about sponsorships: pslusher@newspapers.org.
Awards to be announced on Monday at the Senior Leadership Conference
In addition to conference sessions, Monday will feature our Awards Lunch.

Members of our Executive Development Program will be recognized and the following awards will be presented:

E&P PUBLISHER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Announced by Mike Blinder, publisher, Editor & Publisher
 
INLAND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
Presented by the Inland Press Foundation and announced by Marc Wilson, chairman emeritus, TownNews
 
CARMAGE WALLS COMMENTARY PRIZE
Announced by Lissa Walls Cribb, CEO, Southern Newspapers, Inc.
 
FRANK W. MAYBORN LEADERSHIP AWARD
Announced by Nat Lea, president and CEO, WEHCO Media

Award recipients will be recognized on the America's Newspapers website next Monday afternoon and in next Tuesday's newsletter.
Industry news
DOL issues independent contractor redo proposal
Today the U.S. Department of Labor issued its draft new rule (or NPRM) on defining independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, seeking to replace the Trump Administration’s Rule which was modernized and provided clarity to businesses and workers in this NPRM.
Now available: A new content-driven revenue package from America's Newspapers
Rates start at $110, based on your newspaper's circulation
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The harsh winter months leave many Americans vulnerable to many home risks and, without the proper preparation, financial strains to repair. By being proactive before winter arrives, residents can increase the efficiency and lifespan of their home's components and make properties safer.

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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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America's Newspapers calendar
Oct. 14-15 - Family and Independent Owners Conference - The Roosevelt Hotel, New Orleans

Oct. 16-18 - Senior Leadership Conference - The Roosevelt Hotel, New Orleans
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