Foundation Brief · Election 2026
Plan your 2026 election strategy
The Foundation's new playbook breaks down voter trust (51%), local-race influence (74%), and the editorial-plus-advertising strategy for the cycle.
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June 2026
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America's Newspapers
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Highlights from member.newspapers.org — what's new, what's coming up, and what's worth knowing about.
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Advocacy · Member Advisory
Protect your website from CIPA lawsuits
Rising California Invasion of Privacy Act lawsuits target websites using tracking tools without adequate notice or consent — what's driving them, and what to review with counsel.
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Registration & Sponsorships
Registration Open
Early Bird ends July 1
Lock in SLC early bird rates
The Senior Leadership Conference is for publishers, presidents, and senior executives setting direction for America's newspaper companies. Sept. 28-30 in Washington, D.C.
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Reserve your Family Owners seat
The annual gathering for family newspaper owners, held one day ahead of SLC in Washington, D.C.
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Reach senior publishers at SLC & Family Owners
Sponsor SLC, the Family Owners Meeting, or a premium spot at the SLC After Hours event. Contact Patty Slusher for details.
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Tools You Can Use Today
Member Resource · Ad Effectiveness
Pitch every local advertiser with 70 ready-made sales sheets
Inside the Resource Center: customized sales sheets for nearly every local advertiser in your market, built from the 2024 Ad Effectiveness Study.
Open the Resource CenterVolunteer · Judges Needed
Volunteer to judge the 2026 Commentary Prize
Entries closed May 31. We still need experienced editors and writers to help judge the 2026 Carmage Walls Commentary Prize. Contact Cindy Durham to volunteer.
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