Complete Conference
Program Announced

SNPA's Workshop
for Smaller Newspapers

Sept. 15-17 – Atlanta, Ga.

There are less than two weeks remaining for you to take advantage of discounted registration fees to attend SNPA's 2010 Workshop for Smaller Newspapers. An outstanding program will be held Sept. 15-17, but discounted registration fees end after Aug. 24. Register today to attend!

Conference sessions include:

• The Role and the Future of Community Newspapers (read more about this session)
  • David Dunn-Rankin, president and publisher, The Sun, Port Charlotte, Fla.
• Save Yourself
  Bold, Original Thinking for the Future of the Newspaper Industry
  • Kay B. Lee, community initiative entrepreneur, The Center for Community Preservation and Planning, Covington, Ga.
• Masters of the Web: Paid Content Models that Work
  • Randy Morton, publisher, Statesboro Herald, Statesboro, Ga.
  • Ted Jatczak, director of sales and marketing, Kentucky New Era, Hopkinsville, Ky.
  • Doug Toney, editor and publisher, New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung, New Braunfels, Texas.
• Mobile Technology and the Future of Media
  • Renu Kulkarni, executive director, FutureMedia, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Ga.
• Local Search
  • Christopher P. Reen, executive vice president, The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Okla.
• Interactive Database Marketing: You've Got E-Mail Addresses – Now What? (read more about this session)
  • Michelle Novak, sales and marketing specialist, Presslaff Interactive Revenue, Norwalk, Conn.
• Ideas that Drive Gains in Circulation (read more about this session)
  • Steve Learn, circulation consultant, LEARNing More Circulation Idea Service, Killeen, Ala.
• The Ben Franklin Project (read more about this session)
  Local content that really matters.
  Building local content without increasing costs.
  Developing social networks and user-generated content.
  
  • Jon Cooper, vice president/content, Journal-Register Company, Yardley, Pa.
• You can Make Things Happen, Watch Things Happen or ...
  How to Deliver Nearly Flawless Execution
  • Tony Marsella, president and COO, Ranger Data Technologies, Augusta, Ga.
• What I Would Do on Monday if I Were Your Sales Manager
  • Mike Blinder, president, The Blinder Group, New Port Richney, Fla.

Conference Fees
Discounted registration fees are available for those who register by Aug. 24.

Member rates for those who register early are $395 per person ($75 for spouses). After that date, prices will increase to $495 ($175 for spouses). The early registration rate for non-members is $650 (increases to $750 after Aug. 24).

Click on the links in the left-hand margin to register.

Cancellation Policy
SNPA will refund all registration fees if cancellations are received by Aug. 24. Starting Aug. 25, SNPA will accept substitute registrations, but will not refund registration fees.

Hotel Reservations
Please call the Crowne Plaza Ravinia at 888.233.9527 for room reservations. SNPA group rates are $139 for single or double occupancy. Make your room reservations by Aug. 24 as rooms in the SNPA block may not be available after that date.

Exhibits and Sponsorships
SNPA is also making space at the meeting for six companies to demonstrate their innovative products and services.  Reserve your space early!

Questions?
For more information, contact Edward VanHorn in the SNPA office: edward@snpa.org or (404) 256-0444. Or, call his direct line at (404) 256-0446.