​ ​ ​ June 16, 2020 The Latest News Sales Compensation Study Participate free by July 17 Newspaper Sales Compensation Study to give publishers and advertising directors the tools needed to better compete for sales talent A Newspaper Sales Compensation Study sponsored by America's Newspapers, Editor & Publisher and Media Staffing Network will help owners and operators better gauge how to compensate both entry-level and experienced sellers. READ MORE and PARTICIPATE FREE​ "We cannot protect our democracy, if we do not protect our press." Senator Markey, colleagues introduce press freedom resolution Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) has announced introduction of a Senate resolution condemning attacks against members of the media and reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press and peaceful assembly to the health of democracy in the United States. America's Newspapers applauds this resolution, which comes in the wake of the arrest on May 29 of CNN reporters covering protests in Minnesota. READ MORE​ We're in E&P Magazine! Read the America's Newspapers section in this month's Editor & Publisher magazine Be sure to flip to pages 43-46 in this month's printed edition of Editor & Publisher magazine to read the new America's Newspapers section. This issue features a look at: Our legislative priorities. A column from CEO Dean Ridings. Our latest marketing campaign produced for members. Our leadership. Three areas newspapers should be addressing, that might have been overlooked during the pandemic. VIEW OUR PAGES in E&P READ MORE from E&P Add Your Paper to List of Participating Members Thank you for supporting America's Newspapers through Donated Ad Program Special thanks to the growing list of America's Newspapers members who are participating in our Donated Ad Program. We appreciate you! Adams Publishing Group Boone Newspapers Paxton Media Southern Newspapers Shaw Media WEHCO Media Wick Communications Juneau Empire, Juneau, Alaska Peninsula Clarion, Kenai, Alaska Casa Grande Dispatch, Casa Grande, Arizona San Francisco Examiner, San Francisco, California The Colorado Springs Gazette, Colorado Springs, Proceeds from this program will Colorado support newspapers of all sizes, Observer Media Group, Inc. (Longboat, Sarasota, including virtual professional training East County & Siesta Key Observer), Sarasota, programs and robust marketing Florida campaigns to promote the value newspapers provide to their local VIEW THE FULL LIST OF PARTICIPANTS HERE communities every day. COMPLETE YOUR NEWSPAPER'S COMMITMENT FORM Industry Appointment Robert Granfeldt named general manager of Hearst Texas Panhandle properties, MRT Robert Granfeldt has been named general manager of the Midland (Texas) Reporter-Telegram and Texas Panhandle properties for Hearst Communications. The Panhandle properties include the Plainview Herald, Muleshoe Journal and Canyon News. READ MORE​ Free Webinars this Week Sellers and Managers: This webinar will help you From building a more effective job profile and job and your team fight off the “werewolves and posting, learn how to reach your ideal candidates. vampires” that seem to be all over 2020 ... but Learn how to write descriptions to entice potential what if they are actually a good thing? new hires and drum up excitement for the position. Presented by Mark Levy, president and co- Presented by Laurie Kahn, president and CEO of founder, Revenue Development Resources Inc. Media Staffing Network. 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READ MORE Gannett Ventures moves local high school awards events to online broadcast World-class, celebrity athletes will recognize high school student athletes across the country at 59 digitally streamed local events. READ MORE​ Fergus Falls Daily Journal moves to new office The Daily Journal (Fergus Falls, Minnesota) moved to a new location in downtown Fergus Falls on Monday. READ MORE TownNews and BlueFrame pact provides sports live streaming audience, revenue service to local papers With a return to in-person sports uncertain in 2020, school districts may need help replacing lost gate receipts. News organizations can step in with turnkey, affordable live streaming from TownNews and BlueFrame. READ MORE​ Free Webinars from America's Newspapers: The Silver Sales Bullets of 2020's First Six Months (June 17) Let's Talk Recruitment Marketing (June 18) Keeping Up With Digital Trends in 2020 (July 23) Get Involved. Be Heard. Invest In Your Future. 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