2026 Conference Program Guide
Agenda Schedule
with Presentation Downloads
*Note: Membership is required to access presentations.
Wednesday
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Golf
Tee Time 7:30AM at Bali Bai
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Golf
Tee Time 7:30AM at Bali Bai
- Solution Providers Set Up
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Operations & Distribution Summit
Craig Webber
Huntington Room - Registration
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Welcome Reception
Monterey Bay
Thursday
- Breakfast
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Next Best Action
Chris Blaser, SVP, LV Review Journal
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President's Welcome
Cherisse Johnson, LV Review Journal
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Top-Off: Gus Arrellano
Gustavo Arrellano, SVP, Las Vegas Aces
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Turning Data Insights into Direct Engagement
Britni Tomcho, VP, WEHCO
- Rapid Fire Sponsor Intros
- Break and Exhibit Hall
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Speed Session
Robert Rivera, VP, Albuquerque Publishing Co
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How to Access Engagement/Monetize Younger Readers
Dan Christ, Director, Advance Local
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Newsletters that Engage, Convert and Retain
Erin Serpico, Director, Newsday
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Laser Focus on Operations
Craig Webber, USA TODAY Co.
- Lunch
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The Leadership We Learn from Our Dogs
Tim Schneider and Lisa Nelsen, Aegis Learning
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Mather: State of the Industry Turning Audience Insights into Action
Managing Directors Arvid Tchivzhel and Evan Mecak
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Roundtables
with Blox, Cherry Road, Enghouse, Interlink, Payway, Pelcro, Routesmart, Woodwing
- Break and Exhibit Hall
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Built on Trust: How Ethical AI and Authenticated Audiences Drive Growth
Adam Garbati, VP, AAM
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Turning Comments into Community
Erika Bush, Manager, Bangor Daily News
- Awards and Business Meeting
- Presidents Reception
Friday
- Breakfast
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Welcome
Tyler Pisani, Sr. Director, Spokesman Review
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Pocket Power: Using SMS to Rescue Subscriber Revenue
Aaron Kotarek, GM & COO, Spokesman Review
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AI in Action: Driving Subscriptions, Conversions
Priscilla Binkley, Director, Georges Media Group
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Operational Intelligence in Print Media
Tony Simmons, VP, USA TODAY Co.
- Break and Exhibit Hall
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Legislative Impacts
Holly Lubart, SVP, N/MA
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Uncorking the Secret Retention Sauce at the Boston Globe
Mark Tibbetts, Director, Boston Globe
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More Carrot, Better Commitment
Tyler Pisani, Director, Spokesman Review
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Single Copy Minute
Dan Fabela, Director, Seattle Times
- Lunch
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Fast Break Strategies
Interactive with Bruce Alder, Director, LV Review Journal; Corrina Rose, Director, Chicago Sun Times; Erik Zenhausern, Director, Newsday and Bobby Binkley, Director, USA TODAY Co.
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Conference Recap
Tyler Pisani, Sr. Director, Spokesman Review and Cherisse Johnson, Director, LV Review Journal
- Recap and Conference Wrap
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