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Senior Leadership Conference
The Senior Leadership Conference is one of the most effective ways for Solutions Partners to connect with newspaper executives in a focused, collaborative environment.
Nov. 3-5 in Colorado

Registration now open: Senior Leadership Conference at The Broadmoor
November 3-5 | Colorado Springs

Registration is now open for the 2025 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

Commentary
Despite being the most visible and established local news presence in most communities, newspapers are typically left out of major funding efforts. The focus, instead, is on digital startups, new platforms and toolkits designed to support emerging models. The problem? You can’t rebuild local journalism at scale while sidelining the organizations still doing the work.
SLC Roundtables
At SLC, United Robots will share how automated content based on verified local data is helping publishers expand coverage without stretching already thin resources. From neighborhood-level home sales and sports recaps to instant alerts on wildfires and severe weather, the goal is to deliver more relevant information to readers while freeing up reporters’ time.
At the Senior Leadership Conference, AdMessenger will show publishers how its easy-to-use mobile platform can cut through the clutter, grow digital audience and drive new revenue.
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Industry News
The Hoskins family, owners of Better Newspapers, Inc. has sold 15 newspapers in Illinois and Missouri to Paxton Media Group, according to John Cribb, Cribb & Associates who represented the Hoskins family in the transaction. Terms were not disclosed.
The Lawton Constitution will be sold to Hilliary Communications, according to an agreement reached Wednesday with Southern Newspapers, Inc. (SNI). The agreement is expected to close within the next few weeks.
Boone Newsmedia, Inc. (BNI), owners of Leader Publications headquartered in Niles, Michigan, has announced the sale of The Niles Daily Star, Dowagiac Daily News and The Leader to Paxton Media Group, according to John Cribb, Cribb & Associates who represented BNI and the Boone family in the transaction. Terms were not disclosed.

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Industry people
Felicia Mason has retired after 38 years with Alabama Press Association, 25 years as executive director. Her successor is Brad English.
The Minnesota Star Tribune has announced the hiring of Angie Schulke as its new chief product and technology officer. She brings decades of leadership experience in engineering, product development and digital innovation across multiple industries.
Following a brief battle with cancer, former Wausau Daily Herald columnist and editor Jamie Lynn Orcutt died Aug. 11.

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