On-site Training Events
Groups of staff members from CNPA-member newspapers can organize and produce training events or conferences with help from the CNPA office.

CNPA staff can help with arrangements, publicity, coordinating presentations, registrations and financial assistance. To learn more, contact Jack Bates, Executive Director, at (916) 288-6006.

 

Free trip to Las Vegas for winning idea

Nov 23, 2011

The Cal-Western Circulation Managers Association is offering a free trip to its Spring 2012 sales conference in Las Vegas to someone with a winning industry idea.
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Sponsor the 2012 CNPA Press Summit

Nov 01, 2011

CNPA's 2012 Press Summit, the premiere West Coast event for newspaper companies, is May 3-5 at the DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose.
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Registration open for Feb. 1 Governmental Affairs Day

Oct 13, 2011

To knowledgeably discuss information and the cultural and political impacts placed upon it has always required newspaper people to share their insights. Make plans for you and your key people to attend Governmental Affairs Day on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento.
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Summit coverage available online

Apr 19, 2011

Articles, videos and photos from the 2011 CNPA Press Summit & G.A. Day will be linked from the Summit page. We will add links to videos and photo galleries as they are provided.
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There's no value on free, panelists say

Apr 16, 2011

Paywalls should become the norm for all newspapers, panelists said Friday afternoon in a CNPA Press Summit session on premium content.

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FOI honoree Goller: An attorney who thinks like a reporter

Apr 16, 2011

On Friday, Los Angeles Times Publisher Eddy Hartenstein presented the CNPA Freedom of Information Award to Times attorney Karlene Goller.

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Mobile ads provide sales staffs a 'do-over'

Apr 16, 2011

Mobile advertising is going to be a key income source for newspapers, Press Summit panelists explained Friday afternoon.
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Accessing public records is endless battle

Apr 16, 2011

The California Public Records Act can be a journalist's best friend, CNPA Press Summit attendees heard Saturday.
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Gilbert: Split your print, online products

Apr 16, 2011

Content is king, said the final speaker at the CNPA Press Summit, but only certain types of content.

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Panelists discuss different distribution strategies

Apr 15, 2011

Publishers and sales and distribution executives discussed alternative methods of print and online distribution during a Friday morning session at the CNPA Press Summit & G.A. Day in Los Angeles.

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Who will bring back that community spark?

Apr 15, 2011

The notion of community has been changed with the aggressive expansion of social media, Steve Lambert told a packed room on Friday morning at the CNPA Press Summit.
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Bell story has changed government coverage

Apr 15, 2011

The Los Angeles Times investigation that began with an inquiry into Bell's unusually well-paid city manager has changed the landscape of local government both in Bell and throughout California, the CNPA Press Summit audience learned on Friday morning.

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Pensions a mess for journalists, attorneys

Apr 15, 2011

The complexities of California's pension system are being watched carefully by the state's journalists, not only because of its impact on readers but also because of the legal hoops newspapers have been jumping through to decipher the system.
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Facebook commenting embraced by some

Apr 15, 2011

Many newspapers are shifting their commenting platform to Facebook, improving the quality of comments and keeping readers on news sites for longer, according to a CNPA Press Summit panelist.

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Thornberg: Exploit this economic growth pattern

Apr 14, 2011

Take advantage of the current economic growth, economist Christopher Thornberg told Summit attendees -- however short-lived it may be.
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Public records nuts and bolts, April 16

Mar 18, 2011

Follow the trail of public records from birth to death and learn just what information is available, where you go to get it and how to overcome obstacles to access.
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Summit Preview: 'Pensions -- California's Next Crisis?'

Feb 09, 2011

The Los Angeles Times' Evan Halper moderates a panel discussion about the problems and abuses of governmental pensions. Attend this CNPA Press Summit session for insight -- and story ideas -- on this critical topic.

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Summit preview: Grow digital and maintain print?

Feb 09, 2011

Join us Saturday morning, April 16 at the CNPA Press Summit & G.A. Day for insight into maintaining your print foothold while growing your digital future.
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Summit preview: News on the go

Feb 07, 2011

On Friday, April 15 at the CNPA Press Summit & G.A. Day, learn about best practices for delivering content and reaching new audiences on mobile platforms.
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Distribution panel at Press Summit

Feb 02, 2011

Would you like to hit a more targeted audience while growing incremental revenues? Do you want to know how to increase market penetration with a low-cost solution? Would you like to save distribution expenses? Don't miss our April 15 panel of six industry experts who will discuss their alternative distribution strategies for generating new revenue streams.
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Summit preview: Multimedia sales

Jan 25, 2011

Learn how to maximize advertising revenues by forging an effective multiple platform sales operation. It's part of the 2011 CNPA Press Summit & G.A. Day in April at the Wilshire Grand in Los Angeles.

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Summit preview: Making money with mobile

Jan 25, 2011

Get your one-stop lesson on mobile revenue during the 2011 CNPA Press Summit & G.A. Day in Los Angeles.

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'Restoring Community Spark' panel at 2011 Summit

Jan 11, 2011

Is your newspaper as connected to your community as it used to be? Has Patch or some other competitor set up shop in your town? What can you do about it? Find insight during "Restoring Community Spark," a session April 15 at the 2011 CNPA Press Summit.
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