Featured Events

WEBINAR | Keeping print profitable: Rethinking newspaper production for smaller markets and stronger margins | June 25

For many publishers, the economics of print are becoming increasingly difficult to sustain. Shrinking press runs, rising transportation costs, labor shortages and aging infrastructure are forcing newspaper leaders to rethink how print products are produced and delivered. In this exclusive E&P webinar, CherryRoad Media and CDS will share how a digital printing model is helping reduce costs, improve margins and keep print viable in smaller and rural markets. Through real-world results and case studies, attendees will learn how one newspaper company is reimagining production for the future of community publishing.

Mega-Conference 2027 | April 19-21

Save the date! The 2027 Mega-Conference will be held April 19-21 in Orlando at the Signia by Hilton Bonnet Creek, one of the premier resorts in the Disney area.

Put it on the calendar now. Mega is the industry’s key event for big conversations, practical ideas and the business of local newspapers.

Additional information will be available soon.

Additional #NewsMedia Industry Events
Audience Development Media Alliance Summit | June 10-12
It’s time to rethink how you manage the funnel, drive growth and optimize pricing.
LMA Fest 2026 | Aug. 18-20
A unique event focused on revenue, opportunities and the future of local media
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