National Newspaper Association Foundation
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NNAF's 139th Annual Convention and Trade Show — Power of the Press: Bringing Communities Together
Oct. 9-10, 2025
NNAF's 139th Annual Convention and Trade Show will address pressing business objectives of community newspaper owners, publishers and senior staff with educational sessions and peer sharing activities, and the opportunity to connect with newspaper vendor partners.
We value the time and resources you are considering investing in NNAF's 139th Annual Convention and Trade Show and promise you will not be disappointed.
SAVE THE DATE: Oct. 9-10, 2025, at the Hilton Minneapolis
ADD ON: Interlink User Group Workshop, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Hilton Minneapolis
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Kerzman to present on podcasts
Podcasts are all the rage for sports talk and national political commentary, but can they help your newsroom deliver local and regional news? In this seminar, we'll go over some of the pros and cons of podcasting for a small newsroom and look at some low-risk strategies to get a podcast off the ground.
Join your colleagues at the Hilton Minneapolis for the NNAF's 139th Annual Convention & Trade Show
The headquarters of the NNA Foundation's 139th Annual Convention & Trade Show is the Hilton Minneapolis at 1001 Marquette Ave. South, Minneapolis, MN 55403.
Design logo for a chance to win full registration to the Annual Convention & Trade Show: Power of the Press
NNAF's convention logo contest is now open. The deadline is Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, and it is open to all member newspapers of NNA.
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Kerzman to present on podcasts
Podcasts are all the rage for sports talk and national political commentary, but can they help your newsroom deliver local and regional news? In this seminar, we'll go over some of the pros and cons of podcasting for a small newsroom and look at some low-risk strategies to get a podcast off the ground.
Join your colleagues at the Hilton Minneapolis for the NNAF's 139th Annual Convention & Trade Show
The headquarters of the NNA Foundation's 139th Annual Convention & Trade Show is the Hilton Minneapolis at 1001 Marquette Ave. South, Minneapolis, MN 55403.
Design logo for a chance to win full registration to the Annual Convention & Trade Show: Power of the Press
NNAF's convention logo contest is now open. The deadline is Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, and it is open to all member newspapers of NNA.
Muting certain words in Facebook comments is possible
Does your newspaper use Facebook and find that the comment section is taking on a life of its own?
View winners of the 2024 Better Newspaper Contest
View presentation of winners in the 2024 Better Newspaper Contest.
Photos from the NNAF 138th Annual Convention & Trade Show
Photos are available. Publishers and editors from across the nation gathered in Omaha, Nebraska, from Sept. 25 to 27 to engage in training and networking as part of the NNA Foundation's 138th Annual Convention & Trade Show.
Ex-chief charged with coverup following raids of Marion County Record and homes
This story galvanized public opinion and raised awareness of the importance of the job they do. Meyer has given fellow NNA-member newspapers permission to reprint.
In Omaha, Nebraska, this fall, your industry peers will lead discussions on timely topics
Flash sessions are quick, 30-minute briefings on a topic. Five tables/tracks will be presented concurrently in a time block. Below is a featured session in each time block. Join the conversation, ask questions and pick up some new ideas!
It’s our job to remind communities of the gratitude we owe
An old friend in central Kentucky called [recently] to ask for a copy of a special section we published to salute our community’s first responders.
Take the digital dive
If you are contemplating starting to sell digital products at your newspaper, this is your sign to take the dive and do it.
You won't want to miss these sessions at the fall Annual Convention & Trade Show in Omaha, Nebraska
We will kick off the Foundation's training with the breakout panel session, State of the First Amendment in America, moderated by NNA Public Policy Manager Lisa McGraw and featuring panel members Eric Meyer, Marion (Kansas) County Record; NNA legal counsel Tonda Rush ...
Cheers to Nebraska! 2024 BNC Early Bird winner announced
NNA Executive Director Lynne Lance hosted a drawing and recorded it here. Watch to see the winner!
Eric Meyer of the Marion County Record to speak at NNAF Annual Convention
Save the date for the 138th Annual Convention & Trade Show: September 26-28, 2024, in Omaha, Nebraska
Baker designs winning convention logo for second year running
Baker designed the winning graphic for the second year running!
Convention committee announces event at the Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium®
National Newspaper Association members are hard at work planning the next Annual Convention & Trade Show — our 138th — this September 26-28, 2024, in Omaha, Nebraska. On Oct. 26, convention ...
NNA members invited to design logo for 2024 event for a chance to win ticket — Jan. 8 deadline
National Newspaper Association member newspapers are now invited to design an event logo for a chance to win a full registration ticket to the event.
‘Freebie’ digital ads mean you're turning away profit for your paper
You should be charging a CPM (cost per thousand impressions) for all digital advertising on your publication’s website or package deals. Stop giving it away for free; it has a lot of value.
SOLUTIONS START HERE — Exhibitors share how they support newspaper partners
In the Trade Show of the NNA Foundation's 137th Annual Convention at the Omni Shoreham DC, exhibitors shared case studies of newspaper partnerships and specific solutions provided.
Photos from the NNA CAT Summit and NNAF 137th Annual Convention & Trade Show
See photos of the events here.
2023 Better Newspaper Contest presentation of winners
NNA members gathered Saturday, Sept. 30, in Washington, D.C., to celebrate 2023 Better Newspaper Contest award winners. See the presentation of winners here.
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