America's Newspapers

Way Ray Shelton – Quality. Quality. Quality. ? Huge thanks and appreciation to Steve Shelton of Way Ray Shelton for their long history of supporting the #media industry. ? Way Ray Shelton (WRS) is a full-service accounting firm that has been considered a benchmark for quality services for over 30 years, serving clients with personal attention, dedication and responsiveness at a level which makes WRS unique. ? By delivering quality service to quality media clients for over 30 years, WRS has become a leader in solving the accounting and business needs of media clients across the United States. WRS has been heavily involved in transactional services for media companies, working on scores of acquisitions, sales, mergers, split-offs and like-kind exchanges. Their work in this area includes due diligence, ownership structure, sales tax issues, financial projections and assistance with financing. ? WRS combines accounting and information technology expertise with extensive experience in the media industry to deliver networking, communications, accounting and information reporting solutions. They also assist in the evaluation, installation, data conversion and implementation of both centralized and non-centralized accounting systems to improve efficiency and access to information on a cost-efficient basis. ? Thank you, Way Ray Shelton. We appreciate your support of the America's Newspapers Senior Leadership Conference! Learn more: https://www.wrscpa.com/ #accounting #CPA #newspapers #americasnewspapers

Congratulations to Leonard Woolsey, president of Southern Newspapers and president and publisher of The Daily News in Galveston, Texas, who has been nominated to become the next president of America's Newspapers.?The election of officers and directors for 2024-25 will be held on Tuesday morning, Oct. 22, during the Senior Leadership Conference in Charleston. See the list of nominees for officers and directors: https://lnkd.in/eBJS5mq5 Matthew McMillan, Patrick Dorsey, Otis Brumby III, Kevin Craig, John DeAugustine, Susan Patterson Plank, Nickolas Monico, Ted McGrew, Brian Jarvis, Bala Sundaramoorthy, Mike Fishman, Heidi Wright #americasnewspapers

“As publishers of local #newspapers, we join our media colleagues who want to be fairly compensated for the use of content we produce. But local news cannot rely on #BigTech alone to solve our industry’s ongoing financial crisis. It’s time to pursue policies that don’t rely exclusively on #antitrust regulations to save local news.?” — Zachary (Zack) Richner, Cameron Nutting Williams and Jeremy Gulban, in an op/ed column in The Hill https://lnkd.in/eP2ypf58

??????????????????: ?????????? ???????????????????? ???? ????????????????????! Seyfarth Shaw LLP recently released the 2024 edition of its annual publication “Cal-Peculiarities” that highlights important changes in California employment law. Camille Olson, a partner with Seyfarth and a member of the America's Newspapers board of directors, says: “It is essential that employers in the state understand their specific legal obligations under California law. Our 2024 CalPecs update contains a comprehensive review of the key developments in California law that employers need to understand in order to remain compliant in their policies and practices as well as informed with respect to employment law trends coming out of California that tend to influence employment regulations nationwide.” Learn more and download the PDF: https://lnkd.in/e_Jy8hCV #CaliforniaEmploymentLaw #CalPeculiarities #newspapers #MediaExecutives #americasnewspapers

?????????????????????????????? – ?????????????? ????????????????, ???????????????????? ?????????????? Shout out to our friends at BellCornerstone for their ongoing support of America's Newspapers! For more than 35 years, BellCornerstone has been providing commercial real estate services, from lease negotiations and tenant representation to portfolio management and asset disposition. ? Solving real estate problems and serving clients in over 300+ markets, BellCornerstone has nationwide experience and a proven strategy that can be utilized in any local market. Their team’s expertise and understanding of nationwide market conditions, rent levels and property values will help you improve the outcome of your commercial real estate dollar. ? Using an innovative approach, BellCornerstone has sustained an 18.3% average reduction in clients’ real estate occupancy costs. And, by providing complete transparency and tying their compensation to their performance, BellCornerstone upholds perhaps the highest client retention rate in the commercial real estate industry. By helping clients save hundreds of millions of dollars, reducing their risk, and earning their trust, BellCornerstone has achieved a client retention rate of over 83% in an industry that averages below 20%. ? Many thanks to the team at BellCornerstone for your conference support! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eqsk46ua #realestate #newspapers #americasnewspapers

Explore the shifting landscape of news consumption and its impact on traffic and revenue in this insightful panel discussion at the America's Newspapers Senior Leadership Conference in Charleston. This session will cover the recent decline in search traffic caused by algorithm changes and the growth of AI-generated content. Strategies for adaptation will be highlighted, focusing on diversifying platforms, increasing video content and boosting direct traffic. Additionally, the discussion will address the importance of rethinking key performance indicators and revenue models to remain competitive. Gain valuable insights and practical solutions for navigating these challenges effectively. Sara Willard, MBA., partner, GW Media Group, moderator Sky Dylan-Robbins, The Video Consortium David Woronoff, The Pilot, Southern Pines, North Carolina Eric Myers, CPM Ventures Vince Johnson, The Sumter Item, Sumter, South Carolina View the complete conference agenda and register: https://lnkd.in/ekZhFzsj #revenue #newspapers #BusinessModel #AI #SearchAlgorithms #VideoContent #americasnewspapers #news

APG of the Rockies has acquired The Cheyenne (Wyoming) Post from Golden Media Inc. and named Vince Bodiford as its new regional president. Congratulations, Vince and Adams Publishing Group LLC! https://lnkd.in/eFVbzT3P

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?????????? ???? – ?????????????????? ???????????? ?????????????????? ?????????????????? ?????? ???????? ?????? ?????????? Stibo DX is being recognized for its significant support at the America's Newspapers Senior Leadership Conference in Charleston. Stibo DX’s media enterprise platform, CUE, maximizes profitability and scalability by streamlining content creation, asset management, multi-channel distribution and product innovation. Its innovative technology enables #newspapers to deliver high-quality journalism efficiently, meeting readers' demands. Stibo DX’s dedication to innovation and customer satisfaction has established it as a trusted partner for newspapers worldwide. Thank you, Stibo DX, for your industry support and sponsorship. Learn more: https://www.stibodx.com/ #digital #CMS #americasnewspapers

????????????.??????: ?????? #?? ?????????????????????? ?????? ???????????? ???????????????? ???????????????? Many thanks to Legacy.com for being a valued sponsor of the America's Newspapers Senior Leadership Conference in Charleston! Legacy’s media technology brands — iPublish Media Solutions LLC, Memoriams and Legacy.com — drive millions in self-service #advertising and #digital #revenue for local news companies while building audience engagement. Legacy.com is the global leader in digital #obituaries, serving 40 million users each month. Legacy partners with thousands of local news providers and funeral homes in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the U.K., delivering innovative memorialization solutions that help families everywhere honor and remember their loved ones. Legacy’s partners benefit from unparalleled scale and expertise, innovative e-commerce services and award-winning customer support. Thank you, Legacy.com, for your continued support! Learn more: https://www.legacy.com/ #americasnewspapers #newspapers