The Must-Attend Conference for Newspaper Leaders
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Newspaper Executives

The Senior Leadership Conference is perfect for group leaders, publishers, general manager and other senior executives from markets of all sizes.   

Solutions Partners

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Family Owner Meeting

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The Must-Attend Conference for Newspaper Leaders

​Featuring a program that focuses on the future of newspapers including everything from developing new revenue streams to dealing with rising expenses and employee challenges, you’ll find each sessions designed to provide solutions to industry issues.

​The Senior Leadership Conference is perfect for group leaders, publishers, general manager and other senior executives from markets of all sizes.   The interactive sessions will give you the opportunity to gain valuable information from other industry leaders plus connect and engage with your colleagues to share strategies and successes.  

​As a Solutions Partner, you are directly involved in the discussions on the future of the newspaper industry.  We are limiting the total number of Solutions Partner registrations to two per company and plan on capping overall Solutions Partner registrations at approximately 80.    

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The Family & Independent Owners meeting is a unique opportunity to gather and collaborate with other newspaper families that have similar business organizations, challenges and opportunities. The Family Owners meeting is open to senior newspaper executives only.  For more information and to register, click below.

Registration for Family Owners is closed, however if you're interested in attending contact [email protected].

Sponsorships Available!

As a Solutions Partner, sponsoring the Senior Leadership Conference presents an invaluable opportunity to increase your brand's visibility and make lasting connections with top newspaper executives, decision-makers, and influencers from across the industry. There are a variety of sponsorship opportunities available to give you the opportunity to  showcase your expertise and go an audience of engaged, forward-thinking leaders.

For more information about sponsorship opportunities contact Patty Slusher at  [email protected].
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Join Us in Historic Downtown Charleston!
Discover a blend of historic charm and modern comfort at Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District. Located in downtown Charleston, all meetings will take place at the hotel, including special receptions at the rooftop bar that offers more than 40 craft beers and stunning city views. 

The conference hotel block is closed, however rooms may be available at the Hyatt House, which is located in the same complex.  You can book directly through www.hyatt.com (Hyatt House Charleston).  If you're having an issue booking a room email us at [email protected].
AdMessenger Transforms Reader Engagement with Advanced Messaging Solutions
Since its launch in 2014, AdMessenger has delivered billions of Admessages for thousands of advertisers across multiple markets. Renowned for innovative messaging solutions, AdMessenger elevates engagement and drives results. Utilizing advanced ad technology, AdMessenger transforms the way newspapers connect with audiences, delivering personalized, high-impact messages. AdMessenger ensures advertisements reach the right audience at the right time, maximizing engagement and conversion rates. Find out why sales teams love the simplicity and performance of Admessages and start earning higher CPMs for your inventory! Thank you, AdMessenger, for your Senior Leadership Conference sponsorship!  Find more information at www.admessenger.io. ​
EKCS – Your Global Production Partner
At EKCS, they know production. In-house agencies, external agencies and media companies partner with EKCS to create seamless experiences, drive consistency across multiple channels and improve speed to market. Specializing in secure and efficient content management solutions, EKCS empowers newspapers to streamline operations and enhance their digital presence. EKCS’s innovative approach helps newspapers deliver high-quality content quickly and efficiently, maintaining competitiveness in today’s fast-paced media environment. Their dedication to the newspaper industry is vital in optimizing workflows and improving digital strategies. Thank you, EKCS, for your sponsorship and support of the Senior Leadership Conference! Find more information at www.ekcs.co.
BLOX Digital – The platform that media is built on
BLOX Digital will be a valued partner at the Senior Leadership Conference in Charleston, offering comprehensive digital solutions to help newspapers grow their online presence and engage readers effectively. BLOX Digital's industry-leading solutions empower content producers to connect with their audiences — at scale — and continuously transform to achieve their business goals. Their support drives digital transformation, helping newspapers stay competitive and relevant in the digital age. Thank you, BLOX Digital, for your Senior Leadership Conference sponsorship and industry efforts.  Find out more at www.bloxdigital.com.
Software Consulting Services – Building software for the free press
Software Consulting Services, which will be a sponsor of the Senior Leadership Conference in Charleston, provides cutting-edge software solutions that streamline newspaper operations and enhance efficiency. With innovative tools for content management, advertising and audience engagement, Software Consulting Services ensures newspapers deliver quality journalism seamlessly. Thank you, Software Consulting Services, for your sponsorship of the Senior Leadership Conference!   Find out more at https://www.newspapersystems.com.
Lineup – Building audience and maximizing audience
Lineup is being recognized for its industry support as a sponsor of the Senior Leadership Conference in Charleston. Providing robust, advanced advertising and CRM solutions, Lineup enhances audience engagement and drives revenue growth. The Lineup team has in-depth knowledge of the media and advertising sectors and extensive software experience. Their innovative platforms optimize digital strategies, ensuring that newspapers reach their audiences effectively. Lineup’s dedication to innovation and customer satisfaction establishes it as a trusted partner for newspapers worldwide.  Find out more at www.lineup.com.
Partnering with NERUS = Maximizing success
In today's rapidly evolving media landscape, staying ahead of the competition and engaging your audience effectively is paramount for media companies. NERUS offers unwavering dedication to data integrity and understands that in a best-of contest, credibility is non-negotiable, meticulously verifying contestant credentials, ensuring fairness and transparency in every vote. This assurance fuels the momentum of contests, driving voter and audience adoption, boosting business engagement and enhancing financial performance. NERUS contests come to life through meticulously designed websites showcasing win status, products, digital solutions and results options with flair.
Find out more at www.nerus.net.

AdCellerant – Connecting customers with businesses anywhere 
​As a digital-minded, tech-driven digital marketing company, AdCellerant maximizes newspapers' reach and impact by helping you exceed targets, break new ground and get closer to your customers. Offering digital advertising solutions, their innovative technology delivers targeted ads that engage readers effectively. AdCellerant’s commitment to innovation and excellence makes them a trusted partner in the industry.  Find out more at www.adcellerant.com.
Dirks, Van Essen & April – Specializing in mergers and acquisitions:
​We deliver!
Specializing in mergers and acquisitions, Dirks, Van Essen & April help newspapers make strategic business decisions. Their dedication to excellence ensures newspapers navigate industry changes and achieve growth objectives, while bringing results, experience, knowledge, analysis and respect to all that they do.  Find out more at www.dirksvanessen.com.
Upland/Second Street – Interactive promotions to pump up your revenue
​Offering powerful engagement tools, Upland/Second Street helps newspapers drive reader interaction and revenue growth. Their cutting-edge solutions empower newspapers to create compelling content and promotions that captivate audiences.Upland/Second Street’s dedication to innovation and excellence has established them as a trusted partner to help maximize campaign engagement and buy-in, amplify your reach and boost website traffic.  Find out more at https://lab.secondstreet.com/.

Cribb, Cope & Potts – Buying or selling: We can help! 
Formed in 1923, Cribb, Cope & Potts is the oldest newspaper and publication brokerage in the United States, selling thousands of publishing companies over the past 90+ years, and having appraised thousands more. Honesty, integrity, publishing industry knowledge and industry contacts are the core assets of Cribb, Cope & Potts, and they have more than 60 years of publishing and brokerage experience.With offices strategically located across the continental United States, they are within a day’s travel to your location. Their commitment is to do the best possible job for their clients in every aspect of their assignment every time.  Find out more at ​https://cribb.com/

Column – Publishing information that matters 
As experts in legal notices, obituaries and classifieds, Column is transforming your obituaries and legals business. Column's products are designed to make things simple, efficient and organized for everybody involved in the publishing process. In addition to being a trusted software partner, Column offers a suite of professional services designed to deliver significant cost savings to your organization, handling the tedious and time-consuming tasks associated with affidavits, order management and nationwide posting so you can focus on managing the rest of your business.  Find out more at https://www.column.us/
 Kodak – Making business more efficient and profitable
 With a rich history in imaging technology, Kodak continues to demonstrate its commitment to innovation across a complete portfolio of both traditional and digital solutions. Kodak's innovations ensure newspapers produce visually stunning and engaging print editions that captivate readers. If you're ready to increase productivity and profitability in today's “and” era of print, Kodak can help.

TCN – Great content center experiences start here
Meet TCN: Your contact center software solution. TCN has completely reimagined the modern contact center and customer experience with the Operator platform, a contact center software solution. TCN Operator brings all channels together into one easy-to-use interface that allows agents and managers to quickly manage customer expectations. Complete with everything you need from compliance to reporting and analytics, TCN Operator helps improve agent productivity and scalability. Whether you use TCN for inbound, outbound or a blended omnichannel solution, you can rest assured knowing you have 24/7 support and the tools to improve your contact center operations. 
BellCornerstone - SOLVING PROBLEMS. DELIVERING RESULTS.
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 compensation to performance, BellCornerstone upholds perhaps the highest client retention rate in the commercial real estate industry. 
Way Ray Shelton - Quality.  Quality.  Quality.
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.
Jobcase - Reclaiming the Recruitment Advertising Space
Jobcase is more than just a job board—it's a social platform dedicated to empowering workers by connecting them with opportunities, career advice, and a supportive community. For newspaper publishers, Jobcase offers transformative solutions that help media companies reclaim their market, grow revenue, and deliver exceptional results for local employers in the recruitment advertising space with no additional sales cost, making them an invaluable partner in driving the future of the newspaper industry. 
Stibo DX, Inc. - Providing Robust Editorial Solutions All Over the World
Stibo DX’s media enterprise platform, CUE, maximizes profitability and scalability by streamlining content creation, asset management, multi-channel distribution and product innovation. Their innovative technology enables newspapers to deliver high-quality journalism efficiently, meeting readers' demands. Stibo DX’s dedication to innovation and customer satisfaction has established them as a trusted partner for newspapers worldwide.
We Are Monster!
​For 30 years, Monster has worked to transform the recruiting industry and is a global leader in connecting people and jobs.Partnering with Monster increases revenue and boosts your owned and operated product sales while expanding your digital solutions portfolio. With AI/automation solutions, extended reach to diverse and niche audiences, data insights and national exposure -- including the flagship website Monster.com®, Monster’s innovative app, and a vast array of products and services -- Monster is the partner you need to grow your business exponentially.
RevContent – Champions of Ad Revenue
​RevContent is a monetization and recommendation engine that connects advertisers to highly engaged audiences on the web’s leading publisher sites. RevContent helps publishers drive sustainable revenue through a lightweight, cookieless native advertising solution that doesn’t compromise user experience or page speed.The RevContent team is dedicated to a partner-first mission, constantly striving to further build and foster a culture of meaningful, value-driven relationships to clients located around the globe.RevContent will help you reach and exceed your revenue, engagement and growth goals!
Seyfarth – Defending and counseling media companies
​Seyfarth’s media practice began in the early 1980s representing The Gazette in Janesville in connection with issues unique to newsrooms. For over 40 years, Seyfarth’s representation of media companies has included all forms of print and digital media, across the country, on the entire span of labor and employment issues, including independent contractor issues and unionization, plus employee benefits, intellectual property, real estate, I&D, internal and external investigations and thought leadership before federal and state agencies, as well as the United States Congress. Seyfarth attorneys from New York to Seattle play important roles in both defending and counseling media companies in their day-to-day operations, as well as providing thought leadership on important issues affecting media companies and their workplaces.

Legacy – The #1 Destination for Online Memorial Tributes​
​Legacy’s media technology brands — iPublish Media Solutions, 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.
Everybody wins when you Make it Free!
​Make it Free enables publishers to monetize the over 90%+ of consumers turned away at their paywall -- your non-subscribers. Make it Free pays publishers for each article a consumer enjoys, earning publishers strong net profits (with no cash outlay), enhanced engagement and increased subscriptions.They believe in the power of digital storytelling while championing traditional publishing. By leveraging technology to provide accessible content for all, while ensuring publishers are compensated, Make it Free is pushing the boundaries monetizing publishing.

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