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2022 BNEC, BNAC, NAE RULES

Jan 1, 2022

The National Newspaper Association Foundation's 2022 Better Newspaper Advertising Contest, Better Newspaper Editorial Contest and Newspapers and Education Contests are open the NNA members and nonmembers. 

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BEST CLASSIFIED SECTION 2021

Jan 1, 2022

Here's a deep look the first place Classified section from the 2021 Better Newspaper Contest archives — The Taos (New Mexico) News under the direction of Mary Chavez and Gabrielle Sanchez.

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One way to make presentations more memorable

Jan 1, 2022

Samuel, the ad manager at a community paper, told me about a simple technique his sales team uses at the end of meetings with prospects and clients.

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WHY? WHY? Why are some newspaper’s Classifieds flowing with ads while others can barely keep going?

Jan 1, 2022

There are many stories about why newspapers lost their bulk of lucrative, high-profit Classified ads going way back to the start of Craigslist over 20 years ago. If that is the case, then why do so many ...

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Classified post COVID: 5 things to do this summer to build back your classifieds

Jul 1, 2021

1. EMPLOYMENT ADVERTISING START OUTBOUND CALLING NOW — your unemployment rate is back to normal and EVERYONE IS HIRING. If you don’t have a JOBS banner, get one in your paper now. 

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Bluefin Technology Partners adds The Journal-News to client list for Self-Service Advertising and Digital Classifieds Marketplace

Apr 14, 2021

Bluefin Technology Partners LLC, a leading provider of print and digital advertising solutions for the publishing industry, is pleased to announce that The Journal News Company of Hillsboro, Illinois, ...

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2021: SAVE YOUR CLASSIFIEDS with these simple ABCs

Jan 6, 2021

Selling a product by saying EVERY reader will see it before they even see the front page is a HUGE advantage. 

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Get creative using your classified software

Jan 6, 2021

For both print and your website, let your systems work for you to reduce labor costs and increase your revenue. Reimagine how you manage your sections for obituaries and calendar events

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Three ideas to rejuvenate your classifieds

Jan 6, 2021

Giving readers a reason to read your classifieds — and sometimes even moving content out of that section permanently — can engage readers in a new way, help generate readership and show your ...

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