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Fall convention wrap-up ANA News
A message from the incoming ANA 2018 – 19 President Kyle Larson, General Manager of Larson Newspapers (Sedona Red Rock News, Camp Verde Journal, Cottonwood Journal Extra) has agreed to step up into the role Kyle Larson of president of ANA President – Arizona Newspa2018-19 pers Association Larson Newspapers, for the 2018-19 Inc. fiscal year. He will be replacing General Manager: Manuel CoppoSedona Red Rock News, Camp Verde la, who proudly Journal, served two sucCottonwood cessive terms as Journal Extra president. Larson graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business/ Managerial Economics in 2004. He is the third generation of the Larson family to run Larson Newspapers. He has enjoyed the many challenges and successes of running local newspapers, as an Assistant Managing Editor, Produc-
tion Manager, Advertising Sales Executive, Advertising Director, and currently the General Manager of the family company which publishes the Sedona Red Rock News, The Camp Verde Journal, and the Cottonwood Journal Extra, and he looks forward to running it for the next 30 years. Outside of the day to day newspaper work, he has served numerous nonprofit boards, and has served on the ANA board for the past four years as a director, vice president, and is now humbled to be able to serve our board and members as president. “It’s both an honor and a privilege to be called upon to take over the reins of the organization.” Dealing with hundreds of businesses weekly and many other newspapers across the state is a huge asset, and he believes the key to success for the organization and its members is to harness the power of all of our members, small and large. Member retention and revenue growth are keys to the growth of the organization. As any ANA member knows, it’s See ANA 2018-19 President, page 2
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Resources for election reporting • Covering the Latino immigrant community: Tips from Maria Hinojosa – Maria Hinojosa is an award-winning journalist best known for her work as anchor and executive producer of the long-running weekly NPR show Latino USA. • Writing about campaign finance: A tip sheet with tools and examples – Here Journalist’s Resource highlights campaign finance, how limitless supplies of untraceable “dark money” can be harnessed to support or destroy candidates, and how the super-rich maneuver around donation limits. • 10 newsroom engagement ideas for the 2018 Midterm Elections – Local Media Association has rounded up a bunch of ideas to consider as you think about your election coverage. • Your election results infographics are built and ready to go – Just recreate the existing charts (a one-click ordeal), punch in the new numbers and publish to your site (or wherever). Flourish is free to newsrooms, in partnership with Google News Lab. The free offering includes premium features such as private templates and private projects. Slimp: Checking our pulse – What newspapres are syaing about the state of things ����������page
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