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August 13, 2021

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Painted (and sponsored) newspaper boxes recently unveiled in Newnan, Ga.

Local artists have painted beautiful designs on a selection of The Newnan (Georgia) Times-Herald boxes that are displayed around Newnan.

The boxes are fully operable and will contain free copies of the paper, provided through sponsorships that also will benefit the Children Connect Museum, in partnership with the Newnan- Coweta Art Association.

5 strategies to uncover bias in data

A poll, survey or other dataset may look like an example of objective truth. But human choices shape the creation of a data product — and its interpretation. So how can journalists fairly report on this data?

Next Week's Digital Ad Webinar: Executing Digital 1st-Time Client Meetings FREE for members of America's Newspapers

Wednesday, August 18 3 p.m. EDT / 2 p.m. CDT / 1 p.m. MDT / Noon PDT Part 3 in our Digital Ad Sales series is about engaging with the prospect.

Trey Morris, vice president/senior consultant with The Center for Sales Strategy, will share techniques that will help you lead the conversation. Gain insights to help you make the connection and discover the desired business results that your prospect wants to achieve. You will learn the questions to ask during your appointment and the next steps to keep the sales process moving forward. This will give you the skills you need to prepare for and provide a successful first-time REGISTER meeting. Take your entire team through our five-part digital sales training program and pump up your digital sales! FREE for members; $150 for nonmembers This webinar series is designed for newspaper sales If you took part in the first sessions in executives and managers. this series, you do not need to register again. You are already registered for all of LEARN MORE the sessions.

If you missed the first sessions, a recording of those sessions will be available to you after you register.

Industry people

Jeffrey Dorsey appointed chief operating officer of McClatchy

Jeff Dorsey has been named chief operating officer of McClatchy, effective immediately, after serving nine months as the company’s senior vice president of transformation. In this newly-created role, Dorsey’s portfolio will expand to include responsibility for the company’s technology and supply chain, as well as the entirety of its finance operation. These new responsibilities are in addition to his existing oversight of all aspects of McClatchy’s digitally-driven business transformation.

Clarice Touhey named publisher of Sidney, Williston newspapers

Clarice Touhey has been named publisher of the Williston Herald and Sidney Herald in Montana for Wick Communications.

Chicago Tribune names new top editor as newsroom leader resigns Colin McMahon is stepping down as editor-in-chief of the Chicago Tribune. The last day for the longtime Tribune reporter, editor and executive, who also serves as chief content officer for Tribune Publishing, will be Aug. 20.

Succeeding McMahon will be Mitch Pugh, who has been named executive editor of the Chicago Tribune after eight years in the same role at The Post and Courier in Charleston, South Carolina. His first day will be Aug. 30.

Jeff Bobo is named editor of The Rogersville Review

In a column to the paper's readers, Jeff Bobo, newly appointed editor of The Rogersville Review, wrote: "I can’t begin to tell you how proud, honored and privileged I feel today addressing you as the new editor of The Rogersville Review."

Shorenstein Center names next executive director

Laura Manley will be joining the Shorenstein Center as its next executive director. She is currently director of the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs' Technology and Public Purpose (TAPP) Project at Harvard Kennedy School.

See who has registered so far for the October meeting in Colorado Springs ... and add your name to the list! We hope to see you!

View list of attendees registered as of today. Newspaper Executives and This year’s meeting in a must-attend for senior newspaper Educators: Register here executives who are invested in the future of the industry. We are bringing some of the smartest minds together to tackle the biggest issues facing local newspapers. And, we’re excited to finally have an in-person meeting so we can all connect and collaborate on Solutions Partners: new solutions. Register Here The meeting will be held at the historic Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Discounted room rates are All registrations are fully- available but extremely limited, so we recommend locking in your refundable until Aug. 15. reservation and your flights as soon as possible. The hotel reservation link for our room block will be sent to you after your conference registration has been received.

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Family Owners Conference: Meet with your colleagues in person, prior to annual meeting

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 Oct. 15-16 in Colorado Springs!

In planning your travel, be sure to arrive in time for a 6 p.m. dinner on Friday evening, Oct. 15. Sessions will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16. And, you'll want to stay for the Senior Leadership Conference (our annual meeting) that follows.

The Family Owners Conference is open to family members from family owned newspapers and owner CEOs and/or publishers from independently owned newspapers. Non-family CEOs and senior executives from family owned properties are invited to attend with family members. Register LEARN MORE and REGISTER America's Newspapers Calendar

FREE WEBINAR (nonmembers are charged $150) - Third in a series on Digital Ad Sales - Aug. 18 (Executing Digital 1st-Time Client Meetings) LEARN MORE

FREE WEBINAR - How to Use Light and Composition to Make Compelling Photos - Aug. 20 LEARN MORE

FREE WEBINAR - The Latest Developments in First Amendment Law - Sept. 10 LEARN MORE

Family Owners & Next Generation Leadership Conference - Oct. 15 (dinner) and Oct. 16 (sessions) Live and In-Person at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs LEARN MORE

Annual Meeting / Senior Leadership Conference - Oct. 17-19 Live and In-Person at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs This meeting will focus on charting the future for newspapers and will provide safe settings for discussions and connections with other senior executives from across the industry. LEARN MORE

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