By Kevin Slimp
Publisher at Market Square Books
CEO, newspaperacademy.com
Minnesota publisher shares tips from ten straight years of growth
Just before the world turned upside down in early March, I was making preparations to speak at the Kansas Press
This week, the National Newspaper Association (NNA) joined in a partnership with The New York Times (NYT), as it launched a campaign promoting the need to fund local journalism. We managed to get all NNA member newspapers listed in their …
National Newspaper Association (NNA) today cheered a bipartisan group of senators who are out to correct the Treasury Department’s decision that Paycheck Protection Act recipients cannot deduct their payroll costs.
Led by Sen. Charles Grassley, R-IA, five senators announced that …
By Jim Pumarlo
Newsroom Strategies Training
Digital platforms go a long way toward leveling the playing field among daily and nondaily newspapers. Even the smallest of newsrooms can compete with their larger counterparts by posting news as it happens, and …
Many issues remain to be resolved on how the loan forgiveness phase of the Paycheck Protection Program is supposed to work. Small Business Administration and the Treasury Department are working on another set of regulations to address that part of …
For Immediate Release
Nearly 1,000 community newspapers added their voices to a letter to the 116th Congress: Save the Postal Service!
Amid the flurries of legislation to protect the U.S. economy from the coronavirus damage, Congress has been asked to …
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by John Foust
Newspaper Advertising Trainer – Raleigh, NC
Richard is an advertiser who has seen years of sales presentations. His pet peeve is any salesperson who shows up unprepared. “It’s a waste of valuable time to be in …
By Kevin Slimp
Publisher at Market Square Books
CEO, newspaperacademy.com
It’s a crazy time for all of us. I’m not telling you anything you don’t already know. Like many of you, I’ve been working out of my home office
By Matthew Adelman
National Newspaper Association, president
Newspapers in the United States have traveled rough seas to the First Amendment freedoms we enjoy today. From the colonial Stamp Act through wartime censorship to today, when thousands of newspapers were slammed …
New guidance is coming daily from the federal government on how the Payroll Protection Program is supposed to work. One new wrinkle is Treasury Department’s decision that the borrowers have to begin spending the loan money within 10 days of …
Everyone steps up to challenge amid virus
Dear alumni and friends,
I wanted to fill you in on how the School of Journalism is faring during this topsy-turvy time. I’m so proud of the way that our faculty, staff and …
Background:
Newspapers are considered essential businesses in statewide shut-down orders. Community newspapers serving small towns, rural areas and neighborhoods continue to attempt to publish in most cases even though they have lost all or most of their revenue stream …
The Public Notice Resource Center (PRNC) sent an email yesterday regarding the danger of suspending publication during the COVID-19 crisis.
The town of Glastonbury, Connecticut announced last week it would begin publishing public notices on its website in lieu of …
For release:
America’s Newspapers, an association of approximately 1,500 local papers of all sizes, has launched a campaign to remind communities about the essential role their local newspapers play in providing critical information during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The first of …
For immediate release:
ARLINGTON, Virginia – Today, four national media organizations representing thousands of local newspapers and local broadcast media outlets – the National Newspaper Association (NNA), News Media Alliance, National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and America’s Newspapers – jointly …
For release:
Attached is the final letter that was sent by Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and eighteen other Senate Democrats calling for funding to support local journalism and media in any future COVID-19 relief package. Here is a key quote …
By Jim Pumarlo
Newsroom Strategies Training
The coronavirus pandemic is dominating headlines, generating stories on issues touching nearly every aspect of lives.
Reports addressing the health and safety of citizens are obviously center stage. At the same time, the pandemic …
By Kevin Slimp, The News Guru
Publisher at Market Square Books
CEO, newspaperacademy.com
The Department of Labor has released new regulations explaining how new paid sick leave requirements for small businesses will operate. The regulations include the first explanation for how businesses with fewer than 50 employees may exempt
Source: National Newspapers Association
Newspapers are lining up for the Payroll Protection Program loans. Regulations covering this forgivable loan program are coming into focus. Here is an issue brief answering common questions.
Public invited to submit questions ahead of 6 p.m. Thursday broadcast
TV and radio stations across Arizona will simulcast a live hourlong interview with Gov. Doug Ducey to explore the impact of coronavirus on the state.
The TV special, a …
April 1 will be the last print edition of The Apache Junction & Gold Canyon News
By Trish Hoagland
COO, The Apache Junction & Gold Canyon News
It’s been 17 days since The Apache Junction & Gold Canyon News team …
Colleagues,
Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during these extremely difficult times.
On Friday the president signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES ACT) into law. The CARES Act provides historic stimulus for small businesses. Most …
President and CEO of the News Media Alliance, David Chavern, and CEO of America’s Newspapers, Dean Ridings, which represent thousands of local news publishers across the United States, today sent a letter to President Donald Trump, Senate Majority Leader Mitch …
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by John Foust
Newspaper Advertising Trainer – Raleigh, NC
Rob is the marketing director for an outdoor apparel company. I remember a conversation with him about his philosophy of promoting their products. “It’s all about benefits,” he said. “Every …
A look inside the rapid-fire response to keep students safe, while delivering quality education during a pandemic
The word came at 4:28 p.m. on a Wednesday in the middle of spring break: All classes at Arizona State University would be …
Arizona Publishers
This afternoon, the governor issued a proactive executive order which now explicitly lists newspapers “essential services” in Arizona. This means you would be able to continue operations in the event of further restrictions on public movement.
No such …
We all feel the uncertainty right now, and with that comes the reminder of how important Arizona newspapers are to the health and welfare of our communities.
I know many of you already have systems and contingencies in place to …
The News Media Alliance today sent a letter to the office of Vice President Mike Pence, asking him to recognize news publishing and reporting as “essential” to public health and welfare, and to encourage state and local public officials – …
USPS has advised NNA that Periodicals permits will not be revoked if a newspaper has to suspend a print issue during coronavirus quarantines.
Technically, a change in publication frequency requires a change in the permit. But during this emergency, USPS …
By Kevin Slimp, The News Guru
Publisher at Market Square Books
CEO, newspaperacademy.com
What if coronavirus requires our staff to work from home?
I received an email from Dennis Derossett, executive director of Nebraska Press Association, a little while ago. …
By Jim Pumarlo
Newsroom Strategies Training
A fire chief was suspended without pay after taking his nephew, and another firefighter off his shift, for a joy ride on the city’s fire boat. The city agreed to not voluntarily report the …
Sunshine Week lasts seven days, but it’s up to all of us to keep the sun shining on government all year. Share your great FOIA stories, new laws and …
SAFFORD — The newspapers serving Graham and Greenlee counties, as well as Willcox, have new leadership.
Wick Communications announced that Sarah Keith would be assuming the duties as publisher of Eastern Arizona Courier, Copper Era and Arizona Range News newspapers, …
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by John Foust
Newspaper Advertising Trainer – Raleigh, NC
Abby, who owns a retail store, told me about an appointment with a salesperson from her local newspaper. “I did plenty of research before I contacted him and decided to …
By Jim Pumarlo
Newsroom Strategies Training
When is the last time readers said they were misquoted in a story? Or called to say they’re pleased with a story but irritated by a headline? Or took issue with how their ideas …
By Kevin Slimp, The News Guru
Publisher at Market Square Books
CEO, newspaperacademy.com
Can we get away from paying monthly fees to Adobe?
I spent my morning writing about mergers, buyouts, and bankruptcies. I don’t know about you, but I’m …
A record number of people came out to the Mazatzal Hotel and Casino’s ballroom Monday night, February 3, to learn who would win the coveted Best of the Rim awards. The Best of the Rim starts each year with voting …
Commissioned by the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week “is an annual celebration of the important doctrines of fair use and fair dealing. It is designed to highlight and promote the opportunities presented by fair use and …
The Arizona Association of Black Journalists in cooperation with the Society of Professional Journalists, will host a Facebook for Journalists training on Saturday, Feb. 29. The event is free and open to journalists, PR professionals and others in …
For Immediate Release – Feb. 5, 2020
Contact: Tonda Rush
tonda@nna.org
National Newspaper Association today applauded passage in the U.S. House of Representatives of the USPS Fairness Act, HR 2382. The bill would reverse a Congressional act of 2006 that …
For Immediate Release – Feb. 3, 2020
Contact: Tonda Rush
tonda@nna.org
National Newspaper Association has urged the Postal Regulatory Commission to abandon its proposal for postage increases for small newspapers that could add nearly 50% to distribution costs over the …
By Joey Young
Newspaper Disruptor
Kansas Publishing Ventures
I like to think I am well read. When Lindsey and I started this journey of newspaper ownership over seven years ago, we didn’t do it blind.
We read “The E-Myth” by …
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by John Foust
Newspaper Advertising Trainer – Raleigh, NC
Back in my ad agency days, I remember hearing and reading about the importance of getting prospects involved in sales presentations. At that point in my young career, I had …
‘News Impact Index’ demonstrates the positive impact of local news on communities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Arlington, VA – The News Media Alliance today launched its News Impact Project, including a News Impact Index of local news stories that have …
For Immediate Release – January 16, 2020
Updated 10 AM ET
National Newspaper Association President Matt Adelman, publisher of the Douglas (Wyoming) Budget, today recognized the work of the House Natural Resources Committee for approving the first stages of …
John Kerr, the Arizona Daily Star’s vice president of advertising, has been named vice president of advertising for Amplified Connect, a new division of Lee Enterprises. Lee is the Daily Star’s parent company and partners with Gannett in the paper’s …
By Kevin Slimp
The News Guru
Trying to determine what’s working at community newspapers
I will remember fall ’19 as a season of research. I was involved in two major newspaper studies: one related to Millennials for North Dakota Newspaper …
News Media Alliance
CEO Statement
By David Chavern
We are very pleased that Senate Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has signed on as the latest co-sponsor and highest ranking official on the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act (S. 1700). This bill …
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by John Foust
Newspaper Advertising Trainer – Raleigh, NC
Tim manages an ad sales team. “When I started my career in the newspaper business, I quickly learned that advertisers can be worlds apart in their knowledge of marketing,” he …
December 18, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Arlington, VA – Today, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) signed on as a co-sponsor of the “Journalism …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Arlington, VA – Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) on Monday signed on as a co-sponsor of the “Journalism Competition …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Megan Mulligan, mem72@columbia.edu
212-854-3841
New York, NY (Dec. 5, 2019) — The Pulitzer Prize Board today announces a new Journalism prize category for the 2020 prize cycle: Audio Reporting.
“The renaissance of audio journalism in …
For Immediate Release – Dec. 5, 2019
Contact: Tonda Rush
tonda@nna.org
National Newspaper Association (NNA) President Matt Adelman, publisher of the Douglas (Wyomimg) Budget, today announced that a postal reform bill supported by NNA has achieved a sufficient number …
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by John Foust
Newspaper Advertising Trainer – Raleigh, NC
Statisticians disagree on the number of commercial messages we are exposed to each day. Some say 1,000. Some say as many as 3,000. And others claim the number is closer …
By Kevin Slimp,
The News Guru
Focus groups lead to a better understanding of young adults
Steve Andrist, executive director of North Dakota Newspaper Association, (NDNA), asked me an interesting question yesterday. It was related to my visit to …
By Tonda Rush Director, Public Policy
National Newspaper Association
Legislation that would relieve the U.S. Postal Service of more than $50 billion in debt is nearing a critical support threshold that could finally reach the House of Representatives floor in …
For Immediate Release – Nov. 22, 2019
Contact: Tonda Rush
tonda@nna.org
National Newspaper Association, representing community newspapers across America, has expressed its approval of a proposal by the U.S. Department of Labor to provide employers with additional tools for compensating …
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by John Foust
Newspaper Advertising Trainer – Raleigh, NC
Jim was a super sales person. He was so good that he broke all kinds of records at the publishing company where he worked. He consistently brought in more new …
Nov. 1, 2019
Dear NNA Member,
Veterans Day is coming soon and the community newspapers of our country have the ability to do something that no other media can do for our fallen Vietnam veterans.
Since 2014, newspapers from around …
Google announced this morning it is providing funding for Wick Communications’ innovative initiative to create a journalist-curated, hyperlocal social media platform to develop critical community connections.
The news came as part of Google’s larger announcement of recipients of its inaugural …
For Immediate Release – Oct. 25, 2019
Contact: Tonda Rush
tonda@nna.org
NNA joins media organizations to say goodbye to Oversight Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings
National Newspaper Association has joined with other press groups in recognition of the death of House …
Commentary
by Mark J. Miller
President, Arizona Food Marketing Alliance
Tim Thomas called me a few weeks ago. He invited me to speak to his local in state newspaper group at Wild Horse Pass. His organization helps guide all the …
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by John Foust
Newspaper Advertising Trainer – Raleigh, NC
Diane was telling me about her early days in selling. “One day stands out in my mind,” she said. “I had back-to-back appointments with two different prospects to talk about …