The 2025 Mega-Conference starts next week, but there’s still time to register! This is the go-to meeting for newspaper leaders who are shaping the future of local newspapers. From revenue reinvention to AI-powered operations, the program is packed with insights that midsize and small newspapers can put to work right now. No matter if you’re in a large market or small to midsize market, there are sessions designed just for you.
Here are two standout sessions that leaders in midsize markets won’t want to miss:
When it comes to growing your operation, senior leadership makes all the difference — but full-time hires can stretch a small paper’s budget. In this session, Todd Benoit (president of the Bangor Daily News) and Arvid Tchivzhel (senior vice president at Mather Economics and chief strategy officer of the Bangor Daily News) will share how fractional leadership helped them bridge that gap. The result: sharper strategy, lower costs and a better bottom line.
AI isn't just for the newsroom. Mike McCarthy, senior director of AI Solutions at Hearst Newspapers, will show how Generative AI is already being used to streamline ad sales, improve workflows and boost efficiency behind the scenes. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to scale, this session delivers practical strategies with real results.
Register today and be part of the conversation that’s moving local news forward.
