Senior Leadership Conference fees to increase Oct. 1

Senior Leadership Conference registration fees will increase $50 per person for both newspaper and Solutions Partner attendees on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Register now to avoid the higher registration fees.

Don't miss this power-packed conference designed specifically for newspaper executives, featuring sessions with actionable insights that can be immediately applied to your organization.

From navigating the challenges of AI in the newsroom to exploring innovative revenue models and market expansion strategies, every session is crafted to deliver practical takeaways from industry leaders. You'll also have time to connect with industry peers, exchange ideas and collaborate on solutions that will drive the future of local newspapers.

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At this year’s Senior Leadership Conference, industry leaders will gain exclusive access to fresh insights and practical tools from America’s Newspapers. This session will highlight two essential research studies, conducted by trusted research partner Coda Ventures, offering data that can help newspapers sharpen their competitive edge.

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The Tech Connect session will transform your business at the Senior Leadership Conference! Tech Connect is a unique, interactive session where you can engage directly with the leading companies that are driving innovation in the newspaper industry. As part of small groups, you’ll have the chance to dive deep into discussions that matter, exchange ideas with your peers and learn directly from experts who understand the challenges and opportunities that newspaper publishers face.

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Unlock new advertising opportunities with the America's Newspapers Resource Center

America's Newspapers is excited to announce the launch of the Resource Center — a powerful new tool designed exclusively for members to maximize their local advertising efforts. This innovative hub provides access to cutting-edge research and valuable resources that can help your newspaper increase revenue and better serve local businesses.

WEBINAR: Maximize your 4th quarter sales efforts

The 4th quarter is the most important time of the year for most local businesses ... and for local newspapers! 

​Join us on Thursday, Oct. 10, at noon EDT and learn more about using the results of the America’s Newspapers Newspaper Effectiveness Study, to connect with local businesses and boost 4th quarter revenue.

This webinar is designed specifically for sales leaders, managers and sales teams. It’s your chance to gain a competitive edge in local advertising. You must be from a newspaper organization to participate.

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America's Newspapers welcomes Make it Free into membership

America's Newspapers is proud to welcome Make it Free into membership.

America's Newspapers is proud to welcome CPM Ventures into membership.

America's Newspapers is proud to welcome Hunshika LLC into membership.

Rep. Andrea Salinas signs on as co-sponsor of Community News Act

Rep. Andrea Salinas (D-OR-6) has signed on as a co-sponsor of the Community News & Small Business Support Act (H.R. 4756), bringing the number of sponsors/co-sponsors to 49.

California governor vetoes bill to create first-in-nation AI safety measures

September 30, 2024 - California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models.

The Empire State Local News Coalition is excited to celebrate the opening of three New York newspapers in Westchester and Long Island communities that previously lost their local papers amid a wave of newsroom closures. This victory for independent, local journalism comes just months after the coalition helped drive the passage of New York’s groundbreaking $90 million Newspaper and Broadcast Media Jobs Program — the nation’s first tax credit incentivizing hiring at local media outlets.

A white paper based on the research of more than a dozen journalists and scholars will provide details on why the gap exists, as well as solutions for solving the problem.

Caren Bohan appointed USA TODAY editor in chief

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) today announced the promotion of Caren Bohan to USA TODAY editor in chief, overseeing USA TODAY Network’s flagship national publication. Her role is effective immediately, reporting to Monica Richardson, senior vice president of USA TODAY.

Aaron Rother is bringing years of media sales experience to his new position as director of digital and multi-media sales for Press Publications/Northstar Media/Kanabec Publications in Minnesota and Sentinel Publications in Wisconsin.

Stacy G. Graning has been named publisher of Natchez Newspapers Inc., The Natchez Democrat and affiliated print and digital products. Natchez Newspapers Inc. is owned and managed by Boone Newsmedia Inc. (BNI).