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​ ​ ​ April 27, 2021 Take our survey: The future of remote working All newspaper employees are encouraged to share their thoughts in this brief survey All newspaper employees (managers and non-managers) are encouraged to participate in a quick America's Newspapers survey on The Future of Remote Working. Publishers and managers: Share the survey link with your staffs and encourage them to take part. As newspaper executives begin making decisions about whether their staffs will continue working from home, will return to the office or take part in a hybrid model, these survey results will help to give a good feel for what other newspapers are doing. Give us just two or three minutes at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ANremote Events in the new normal: Gannett's Lyndsi Lane to address PIVOT, two weeks from today Generate revenue through events During the pandemic, events were put on hold, but it's an area that newspapers should begin taking a new look at again. In just two weeks, Lyndsi Lane, with Gannett's Events and Promotions division, will address PIVOT 2021 with a look at events in the new Significant discounts are available for normal. Join us to see how newspapers or newspaper groups that events can help your community reconnect and register multiple attendees. generate revenue for your bottom line. READ MORE Learn more about PIVOT 2021 Industry people Tricia Johnston named CNHI West Virginia publisher Tricia Johnston has been promoted to West Virginia publisher of the Times West Virginian in Fairmont, The Register-Herald in Beckley and the Bluefield Daily Telegraph. READ MORE Paige Windsor named new leader of Montgomery Advertiser Veteran newsroom leader and Auburn University alumna Paige Windsor has been named executive editor of the Montgomery Advertiser, as well as the Alabama state editor for parent company Gannett, a job that includes oversight of the Gadsden Times and the Tuscaloosa News. READ MORE Jamee Pierson named Newton Daily News editor After three years as news editor for the Jasper County weeklies, Jamee A. Pierson has been named editor of the Newton Daily News in Iowa. The announcement was made following the departure of former editor Pam Pratt. READ MORE Explore money-making tactics during tomorrow's free webinar Presented by Jeremy Caplan, director of the Journalism Creators Program at CUNY's Newmark Graduate School of Journalism During this webinar, we'll explore a range of money-making tactics, from tried and true to brand-new. We'll draw on a lengthy list of examples of revenue generation and you'll take away inspiration and a few ideas to explore with your team. Register FREE REGISTER FREE America's Newspapers welcomes new members The Plainsman Herald, established in 1887, is a weekly publication, serving Baca County, Colorado, and surrounding areas in Southeast Colorado. The Plainsman reports on local events and agriculture related to the local communities. Kent Brooks is the publisher and owner. The Dayton Daily News is published seven days a week — with additional daily digital-only bonus sections — by Cox Enterprises in Dayton, Ohio. Jana Collier is publisher. Coastal Bend Publishing in Beeville, Texas, includes six community papers in seven counties. Dennis Wade is publisher of the papers, which are published every Thursday. Learn more about membership in America's Newspapers America's Newspapers Calendar FREE Webinar - 20+ Revenue Ideas - April 28 LEARN MORE FREE Webinar - Getting Beyond the Buzzword to Engage Your Community - April 29 LEARN MORE FREE WEBINAR - Build Your Graduation Pages (and more) Automatically Using InDesign - May 6 LEARN MORE PIVOT 2021 - May 11-12 This intensive two-day leadership conference focuses on critical topics for newspapers in 2021. LEARN MORE Family and Independent Owners Conference - May 13 Designed for owners of newspapers operated by both multi-generational families and for those that are independently owned. LEARN MORE Day 3 of the Workforce Management Academy - May 20 Legal issues and changes to regulations that every manager should know abou.t Free for members. LEARN MORE FREE WEBINAR - Using Good Old Photoshop in New Ways - May 20 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 Get Involved. Be Heard. Invest In Your Future. Keep up with the latest news, schedule of upcoming events and other information specifically for the newspaper industry. Learn more about America’s Newspapers at www.newspapers.org. And connect with us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. CONTACT US www.newspapers.org Email ​ ​ ​.
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