America's Newspapers invites applications for Minority Fellowships at Mega-Conference |
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Fellowship covers registration to Mega-Conference and up to $1,000 in expenses |
America's Newspapers and the SNPA Foundation are inviting nominations for a new Minority Fellowship opportunity designed to bolster racial diversity and increase engagement by minority employees at newspapers.
This Minority Fellowship is open to executives from all newspapers (members of America's Newspapers and non-members). Nominees can be from a newspaper or from the corporate office. Nominate a deserving candidate — or submit a self-nomination — by Feb. 28.
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Applications now being accepted for April 10 Newspaper Executive Development Program |
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An intense, one-day cross-departmental program covering the critical issues up-and-coming leaders need to be familiar with |
America’s Newspapers and the Inland Press Foundation are proud to partner on the inaugural Newspaper Executive Development Program. This year's program — which is open to executives from newspapers that are members of America's Newspapers — will be held on Sunday, April 10, in conjunction with the News Industry Mega-Conference in Orlando, Florida.
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Mega-Conference rates will increase Feb. 14 |
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Register early and reserve your hotel room before our room block at JW Marriott fills |
In addition to saving money on your conference fees, registering early will help to ensure that you get a hotel room in our room block at the JW Marriott Bonnet Creek Resort.
For those wanting to arrive early, rooms on Friday night (April 8) are not available at the hotel, but there are some alternate options listed on the Mega-Conference website.
The most important topics to media professionals will be covered at the Mega-Conference and you need to be there: April 10-12 in Orlando!
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Family Owners and Next Generation Leadership Conference set for April 9-10 |
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Join us for the Family Owners Meeting in Orlando ... then stay for the Mega-Conference |
Family owners have a long history of connecting as a result of the common challenges and opportunities that they face. We are looking forward to meeting in person April 9-10 in Orlando, in advance of the Mega-Conference!
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Join us tomorrow (and next Tuesday) for two important webinars |
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Wednesday, February 2
12:30 p.m. EST | 11:30 a.m. CST |
10:30 a.m. MST | 9:30 a.m. PST
It’s never been more important for local publishers to connect with their government representatives to advocate for local newspapers.
In advance of the Washington D.C. Legislative Fly-in, America’s Newspapers is hosting a webinar on how to effectively engage with congressional leaders to gain support for local newspapers.
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Tuesday, February 8
1 p.m. EST | Noon CST |
11 a.m. MST | 10 a.m. PST
Liz White Notarangelo, publisher and executive vice president of The Record-Journal in Meriden, Connecticut, will share how the newspaper was able to gain approval for $300,000 in American Rescue Plan ACT funding.
Your newspaper needs to hear this story and see how something similar may be possible in your community.
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Rhode Island Suburban Newspapers acquires The Block Island Times |
CCC Media today announced it has sold The Block Island Times and its related publications and websites to Rhode Island Suburban Newspapers, also known as RISN Operations.
Dirks, Van Essen & April, a media merger and acquisition firm based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, represented CCC Media in the transaction. Terms were not disclosed.
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Winter Olympics is the perfect event to get started with DML Sports |
A global audience anxiously anticipates the 2022 Winter Olympics on Feb. 4-20. The travel, cost and time difference present significant challenges for Beijing Games coverage. Distributed Media Lab's curated collections provide readers with the stories behind every gold medal, broken world record and inspirational athlete while simultaneously offering publishers increased engagement and a chance to monetize the event.
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Stephanie Woody named publisher for Metro Market Media group |
Stephanie Woody has been named group publisher for The Gainesville Times, Forsyth County News and Dawson County News, all owned by Metro Market Media based in Gainesville, Georgia.
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Columbia Basin Herald leadership changes hands |
Caralyn Bess, publisher of the Columbia Basin Herald in Moses Lake, Washington, and her husband, David, are retiring. Stepping into Bess’ big shoes is a familiar face in the community and established CBH leader: Bob Richardson, who will be the general manager.
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Dayton Daily News names new editor |
Ashley Bethard has been named the new editor of the Dayton (Ohio) Daily News as well as chief content officer for Cox First Media.
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Alyson Hoge named managing editor in Little Rock |
Alyson Hoge, a 43-year newspaper veteran, has been named managing editor of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette in Little Rock.
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Washington legislators waver on supporting local news
President Joe Biden says saving the press is critical to democracy.
Washington state’s congressional delegation agrees and is a leader in addressing the journalism crisis. Members are sponsoring key bills, advocating for intervention and raising the issue with nominees to regulatory agencies.
Yet the one relatively tiny piece of legislation proposed to help local newspapers survive in Washington state is being met with indifference, if not a cold shoulder, in its Legislature.
The bill, SB 5541, would extend and increase a tax break for newspaper publishers, reducing their business-and-occupation tax to zero. It’s estimated to cost the state about $1 million annually, which is basically nothing in a budget pushing $62 billion over the next biennium.
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Research report shows negative impact of Big Tech on minority-owned media
Today the American Economic Liberties Project, MediaJustice and the News Media Alliance jointly published a new report, “ Minority-Owned Media and the Digital Duopoly,” which examines the history of minority-owned media and the impact of the ascendance of Big Tech platforms, such as Facebook and Google, on minority-owned outlets and those targeting underrepresented communities.
Through an extensive research and information-gathering effort that included conducting interviews with several representatives from minority-owned news outlets, the report demonstrates how minority-owned media’s continued survival — as well as the addition of new outlets — is being threatened by the digital platforms’ anticompetitive practices.
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Nominate your best editorial writers for the Carmage Walls Commentary Prize |
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First-place carries a cash prize of $2,000; second-place winners will receive $1,000 (in each of two circulation brackets)
Honoring excellence in editorial writing is the goal of the Carmage Walls Commentary Prize, which will be presented this fall by America's Newspapers. The prize is underwritten by Southern Newspapers, Inc.
The deadline for entries is May 2.
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America's Newspapers Calendar |
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Feb. 8 - FREE WEBINAR - The Record-Journal in Meriden, Connecticut, will soon begin working with the Meriden Economic Development Department and the Chamber of Commerce to implement a $300,000 Meriden Business Boost Marketing Grant Program for 150 local businesses. INTERESTED IN IMPLEMENTING A SIMILAR PROGRAM? LEARN MORE
April 9-10 - Family Owners and Next Generation Leadership Meeting, Orlando, Florida (in conjunction with the Mega-Conference). LEARN MORE
April 10 - Inaugural Newspaper Executive Development Program, Orlando, Florida (in conjunction with the Mega-Conference). LEARN MORE
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