The Mega-Conference will focus on the future of the news industry and the latest strategies for organizations to continue to evolve. From new programs to growing advertising and reader revenue, to the latest technologies for digital expansion and content development, the Mega-Conference will feature real world, practical solutions presented by industry leaders.

Make plans to connect with your colleagues and share best ideas at the Mega-Conference!

News Media Corporation owner John Tompkins recently announced two promotions within the organization. Current NMC chief revenue officer JJ Tompkins has been promoted to company CEO and longtime Brookings Register Publisher Billy McMacken has been named the company’s new chief operating officer.

CherryRoad Media Inc. announced today it has purchased nine newspapers from Rust Communications, Inc. The newspapers are published in Arkansas and Missouri.

To further our advocacy efforts, America’s Newspapers will host its first legislative fly-in in Washington, D.C., March 8 and 9. This is a coordinated effort to reach as many legislators as possible on Wednesday, March 9, and to promote the issues important to newspapers.

This legislative fly-in is a unique opportunity for our members to meet with their elected officials to (further) establish a relationship with them and to ask for their support of two key pieces of legislation.

Members who are unable to make the trip to Washington, D.C., in person can still participate. You can set an appointment to talk with your legislator on March 9 by phone or by Zoom, or any other day that week that they are available. Legislators are accustomed to meeting by phone and Zoom, so this can still be an effective way to communicate.

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.