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Coffee Break Conference Series Episode 1
October 29, 2020
Steel City Corp./ NSCMA
Taking a quick break at work and want to make it as productive as possible? Check out this initial episode of the Coffee Break Conference Series. Steel City Corp. National Sales Manager, Jim Smith, hosts a conversation with Northern State Circulation Managers Association leadership Mark Johnson (Circulation Sales Manager, Dow Jones) & Matt Wolcanski (Regional Distribution Manager, Gannett) about Thanksgiving/Black Friday newspaper sales opportunities!
exPRESSly Speaking Podcast Video Episode 2
October 22, 2020
Jim Smith @ Aaron Kotarek
Episode two of exPRESSly speaking features a conversation with Troy Niday, COO at Sonoma Media Investments and Special Advisor to the Great Western Audience Alliance. Co-hosts Aaron Kotarek & Jim Smith discuss a variety of topics with Troy including the value of networking and relationship building at media industry events.
exPRESSly Speaking Podcast Video
October 19, 2020
Jim Smith @ Aaron Kotarek
Welcome to the FIRST episode of exPRESSly Speaking...dedicated to conversing about audience development, revenue opportunities and additional opportunities in the media industry. Co-hosts Aaron Kotarek and Jim Smith chat with John Newby, Founder of 360 Media Alliance and author of the column "Building Main Street, not Wall Street". The trio discuss virtual conferences in 2020 and the GREAT opportunities for local media companies.
Idea #50 of 50 Days of Ideas! WRAP IT UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS !
June 17, 2020
Akron Beacon Journal
Wrap it up for the holidays! One of our all-time favorite promotions in our collection!!! What better way to "wrap up" our 50 days of Ideas Sharing?!?!
Idea #49 of 50 Days of Ideas! HOTEL AMENITY PROGRAM !
June 16, 2020
The Charlotte Observer
The Charlotte Observer encourages hotels to provide a value-added amenity!
Idea #48 of 50 Days of Ideas! REPORTER SPECIFIC PROMO CODES!
June 15, 2020
The Dallas Morning News
The Dallas Morning News is using reporter-specific promotional codes to encourage digital subscriptions!
Idea #47 of 50 Days of Ideas! SUNDAY CHICAGO TRIBUNE .99/wk!
June 12, 2020
Chicago Tribune
Sunday Chicago Tribue
Idea #46 of 50 Days of Ideas! THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING LOCAL NEWS!
June 11, 2020
The Greenville Pioneer
The Greenville (NY) Pioneer utilized Facebook to thank community members for their support!
Idea #45 of 50 Days of Ideas! SUPPORT LOCAL NEWS INITIATIVE!
June 10, 2020
Akron Beacon Journal
Subscribe. Donate. Advertise. Support Local News!
Idea #44 of 50 Days of Ideas! FRIENDS & FAMILY SALE!
June 9, 2020
Kenosha News
The Kenosha News offered "Friends & Family" savings!
Idea #43 of 50 Days of Ideas! SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL NEWSPAPERS & LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES!
June 8, 2020
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY PUBLISHING COMPANY
Support your local newspapers and food pantries...A WIN-WIN!
Idea #42 of 50 Days of Ideas! MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR NEW TOYS!
June 5, 2020
The Tribune (San Luis Obispo)
Generating subscription sales based on new tech purchases over the holiday season!