America's Newspapers

16/07/2025

𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲
The America's Newspapers Senior Leadership Conference is one of the most effective ways for Solutions Partners to connect with newspaper executives in a focused, collaborative environment.

Unlike other industry events, this conference is intentionally limited in size — providing a setting where conversations go deeper and relationships are built. And unlike other conferences, Solutions Partners are not just attendees — they are contributors. You’ll be part of the same discussions as industry leaders, sharing your perspective, offering insight and helping identify solutions to the issues that matter most to local newspapers.

Join the list of companies that are already locked in for the Senior Leadership Conference!
https://www.newspapers.org/stories/senior-leadership-conference,4165968

11/07/2025

𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗢𝗿𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝟮𝟬 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀
The 2025-26 class of America's Newspapers Executive Development Program officially launched this week in New Orleans, bringing together 20 future-focused newspaper professionals for the first of three in-person leadership sessions.

Held at The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com offices and hosted by Georges Media Group, the opening session featured a full slate of programming focused on leadership, communication, revenue growth, digital transformation and navigating the evolving local media landscape. Participants also had opportunities for networking and peer-to-peer learning throughout the two-and-a-half-day sessions.

The program is made possible through the generous support of the Inland Press Foundation, SCS (Software Consulting Services LLC) and Lenfest Institute for Journalism.

READ MORE and view a list of the participants: https://www.newspapers.org/stories/executive-development-program-launches-in-new-orleans,4165965

27/06/2025

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻: 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗼𝗼𝗿, 𝗡𝗼𝘃. 𝟯-𝟱 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗼 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀

Registration is now open for the 2025 America's Newspapers Senior Leadership Conference, the premier gathering of newspaper executives focused on shaping the future of the industry.

Held at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, this year’s conference brings together top leaders from across the country for direct, strategic conversations about what comes next — and how we get there together.

This event is built for senior-level decision-makers and is centered on collaboration, innovation and action. Attendees will explore new business models, tackle shared challenges and hear from peers who are driving change.

If you’re leading a newspaper through transition or looking for new strategies to grow and sustain your operation, this is the place to be. Register now to lock in the best rates. Find out more at https://member.newspapers.org/slc25.html

11/06/2025

Our condolences to the family and colleagues of Doug Skaff, who died Tuesday.

Doug Skaff Jr., a former state delegate and the president of HD Media, which publishes the Charleston Gazette-Mail, died June 10, 2025, in a vehicle crash in Lewis County, West Virginia. He was 48. Details about the crash, which shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 79 near Mile Marker 101 fo...

29/05/2025

We've received some impressive entries in this year's competition for the Carmage Walls Commentary Prize, but we'd like to see the best work from all of our member newspapers! Encourage your best columnists and editorial writers to enter their work by the end of the day on May 31. One of your staff members could be receiving honors this year, like some of last year's recipients pictured below with Lissa Walls Cribb, who sponsors this contest in memory of her father.

The competition for the Carmage Walls Commentary Prize is open to all members of America's Newspapers. Find full details and entry forms here: https://newspapers.org/commentary-prize/

20/05/2025

Have you filled out your application yet for the America's Newspapers Executive Development Program?

Heather Mayer, a Wick Communications publisher with the Williston Herald & Sidney Herald, says her experience with the class that just concluded was "a fantastic opportunity to increase my network in the newspaper industry, hear from engaging presenters and share ideas with like-minded professionals." She said she developed "very strong relationships with my fellow participants that I will carry with me for years to come. I know I could reach out to any of them at any time and gain fresh insight and advice."

Next Friday, May 30, (at 5 p.m. EDT) is the deadline to apply for the 2025-26 class. Learn more here:

The Executive Development Program is an educational program designed to develop leadership skills and a broader understanding of sustainable business models for local journalism organizations.   The program is built to provide newspaper leaders exposure to a wide variety of topics in an engaging l...

13/05/2025

Honor a courageous editorial writer or columnist by encouraging him or her to submit an entry or two for the Carmage Walls Commentary Prize. This contest is open to all members of America's Newspapers and carries cash prizes. Not sure if your paper is a member, email [email protected] to inquire. The deadline for entries is May 31. Find full contest details here: https://newspapers.org/commentary-prize/

Entries must have been published — online or in print — by a daily or non-daily newspaper between June 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025.

25/04/2025

If you write courageous editorials or columns for a newspaper that is a member of America's Newspapers, you need to enter this year's contest for the Carmage Walls Commentary Prize. Win cash prizes and recognition for your hard work! Submit your entry by April 30 at just $25 ... or by the end of May for just $30. Find full details here: https://newspapers.org/commentary-prize/

Entries must have been published — online or in print — by a daily or non-daily newspaper between June 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025.

25/04/2025

𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀.
America's Newspapers is accepting applications for a new State Policy Director — a full-time leadership position that will play a key role in coordinating advocacy efforts through our newly launched State Advocacy Coalition (ANSAC).

This is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to shape policy, support state press associations and drive strategic action on issues like public notice protections, journalism tax credits and copyright safeguards.

“The right person in this role will help ensure local newspapers are represented and protected in every legislative conversation,” said Dean Ridings, CEO of America’s Newspapers.

View the job description and apply today:
https://app.partners.jobcase.com/job/2vdPoQMNFE3bLRkR20BiWfkgsFJpyh/

Contact: [email protected]

25/04/2025

𝗔 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁: 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀
America's Newspapers is proud to announce the launch of the State Advocacy Coalition (ANSAC) — a new alliance of press associations and advocacy partners working together to protect and promote local newspapers across the country.

ANSAC will strengthen legislative coordination, share critical resources and drive strategic advocacy efforts on issues like public notices, copyright protections and funding for local journalism. Fourteen state press associations have already joined the effort.

“This coalition has the potential to change the narrative around local newspapers and local journalism,” said Dean Ridings, CEO of America’s Newspapers. “We’re giving state associations a platform to speak louder, move faster and advocate more effectively.”

This is a turning point for industry collaboration — and a bold step forward for protecting the essential role of newspapers in communities of all sizes.

https://www.newspapers.org/stories/americas-newspapers-coalition-unites-state-press-associations-to-champion-local-newspapers,4165760

Learn more or inquire about participation: [email protected]

14/04/2025

Welcome to the 2025 News Industry Mega-Conference, which opened tonight with a welcome reception sponsored by Kodak. We are looking forward to two more days of great conference sessions, connecting with our America's Newspapers friends and the sharing of ideas!

20/03/2025

𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 (March 24) 𝗮𝘁 𝟱 𝗽.𝗺. 𝗘𝗗𝗧 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗴𝗮-𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 $𝟱𝟬 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁.

Attention all members of America's Newspapers and News Media Alliance: There are only a few hotel rooms left in our room block. Don't wait until the deadline to reserve your room, as there are a limited number of rooms still available. Reserve your hotel room here: https://book.passkey.com/event/50931237/owner/49980248/home

And, register for the News Industry Mega-Conference today, as well. Register now before rates go up. https://member.newspapers.org/megaconference.html