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Gary Lavariere

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Gary Lavariere is a forward-thinking leader who possesses a wealth of knowledge relative to data and digital strategies that drive success. He is currently the Chief Revenue Officer overseeing the business unit at New England Newspapers, Inc. (NENI). In his seven years as a media executive at NENI & the Las Vegas Review-Journal, he has quickly risen to a leadership role and is highly regarded in the industry.

He is a firm believer that the future for media will be driven by the digital subscription business. To that end, he engages deeply in development of lifecycle journeys, digital funnel development, data-driven campaign management, and constant testing to improve conversion and engagement rates.

Allie Ginwala

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Allie Ginwala has been the audience engagement editor for the Concord Monitor since March 2021. She manages the opinion section and oversees various community and audience engagement initiatives including the Monitor’s reader advisory board, annual Impact Report, the News for Your Neighbor program, and an opinion writing workshop series.

A New Hampshire native, she graduated from UNH and has written for several New Hampshire publications, including The Hippo Press and Keene Sentinel. Before joining the Monitor, she earned her master’s degree from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and coordinated The Open Newsroom, an initiative in NYC to make local news more collaborative.

Tim Griggs

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Tim is the founder and CEO of Blue Engine Collaborative, a coaching and consulting organization that has helped thousands of publishers around the globe generate hundreds of millions of dollars in incremental revenue to support good journalism. Tim understands the power that comes from a helping hand in the face of needed transformational change. He’s the former head of revenue products at The New York Times, where he was responsible for growing the digital subscription business and all other digital revenue products. In his 15 years with The New York Times, he also served as director of strategic planning and was the executive editor of a local NYT-owned newspaper in Wilmington, N.C. He’s also served as publisher of the Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan startup based in Austin, Texas.

Tim is a former coach in the Media Transformation Challenge at Harvard University and the Knight-Lenfest Newsroom Initiative at UNC-Chapel Hill; former program lead for the Table Stakes for commercial television program at the Cronkite School at Arizona State University; co-creator of the American Press Institute’s Better News hub; and co-author of Table Stakes: Getting in the Game of News.

He’s a recovering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu addict and hopes to make his children laugh at least once per day.

Timothy Dwyer

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Timothy Dwyer is the president & publisher of The Day.

Dwyer began his career at The Boston Globe while a student at Northeastern University. Upon graduating from Northeastern with a degree in history, The Globe hired him as a staff writer. After seven years at the Globe covering everything from cops to politics, Dwyer joined the staff of the Philadelphia Inquirer. He received the George Polk Award for national reporting, along with colleague Robert Frump, in 1983 for a series of investigative stories on the U.S. maritime industry.

He was a national reporter based in New Orleans and a foreign correspondent based in London while at The Inquirer before joining the sports staff as a general assignment reporter. He served as deputy sports editor, a general sports columnist and sports editor. His work has appeared in The Best American Sports Writing literal anthology. Dwyer covered three Winter Olympics games, the World Series, the Super Bowl, the Stanley Cup Finals, the NBA playoffs, the NCAA basketball tournament, the Ryder Cup, the America’s Cup and World Cup skiing.

After 20 years at the Inquirer, he became a metro reporter at The Washington Post. Dwyer covered President Bush’s second inauguration, Hurricane Katrina, the Virginia Tech massacre, and the trial of the only terrorist convicted in connection with 9-11, Zacarias Moussaoui.

He became Executive Editor of The Day in July 2007, and President and Publisher in February 2019.

Register now for How to Engage, Excite, and Sell MORE with New England Data from Pulse on Feb 22!

Join us for our first NENPA University webinar of 2024! The event is free for NENPA members and $15 for non-members.

Sammy Papert, long-time New England Representative for Pulse Research, shares highlights from the 2023 New England Pulse of America (POA) survey research. POA is an annual national purchasing survey that captures shopping and purchasing intentions and spans 500+ business types and several thousand products and services. Sammy gives his recommendations on how to use the survey data to position yourself for success, sell more, prospect more effectively, and grow revenues! There will be plenty of time for Q&A and you’ll also learn how to participate in the 2024 survey for free and get your own research this year!

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Why attend:

  • Review of 2023 Pulse survey research findings
  • Best practices to sell with data
  • Real-life examples of how to use data
  • One fully functional QR Teaser of your choice
  • Your own copy of the 2023 New England research data
  • Access to recording and slide deck after the presentation

Students apply for a paid AP Vote Entry Operator position and work with AP to gather and report voting results from across the US

The Associated Press is offering students at universities and colleges an opportunity to pioneer the development of a Nationwide pool of special AP Vote Entry Operators working with AP to gather and report voting results from across the entire United States throughout 2024, beginning with the Super Tuesday primaries this March.

Approximately 100 students will be selected from this pool to work on the March 5 Super Tuesday primaries and paid $17.00/hour to be trained remotely in February in the use of AP’s proprietary election reporting systems and paid to work remotely with AP gathering primary election results for reporting world-wide to AP clients.

Before the 2020 election, AP worked from election centers set up in several locations around the country, but COVID issues required AP to switch to working remotely with individuals from their own homes. Now, students from across the country will be selected to comprise the first cadre of more than 500 students who will be hired to work with AP throughout 2024, covering the results of dozens of primaries across the nation and eventually election returns the night of the General Election November 5, and possibly beyond.

Participating students will be gathering the actual voting returns reported by AP news stringers from every part of the United States, helping AP inform citizens of the actual voting results, not predictions, estimates or exit polls. Participating directly in this essential civic activity is a wonderful opportunity for students to obtain first-hand knowledge of how the country’s voting system works, how news coverage of those results is managed, and also gain a valuable resume cite while being paid.

All training and work gathering election returns are performed remotely, allowing students to work in comfortable, secure environments of their choosing to ensure accurate gathering and reporting of results. AP staff emphasize that the accurate and timely gathering and reporting of election returns is the organization’s highest priority, ensuring citizens receive the most reliable results possible. Students will be working with AP professional staff and AP “stringers” who will be reporting the results directly from the more than 3,000 counties, cities and towns across the United States and its possessions.

FUNDING:
Applicants will be paid both for time spent working the election events and for time spent in remote live training sessions in the use of AP’s systems. Requirements for participation and applying for positions are on the attached flier.

Students are encouraged to participate in this essential civic responsibility while earning money for themselves.

Participants are paid $17 an hour for attending training and election night data gathering.

TO APPLY:
Have students email their contact information (name, email address, cell phone number) to VEOpool@AP.org. AP will contact them directly to determine their availability for specific training dates and to ensure they have the appropriate computer capabilities to participate.

While students can apply for participation at any time, those wishing to participate in the March Super Tuesday election coverage should submit their applications as soon as possible to give AP time to process them and include them in training sessions in February.

PRESS RELEASE: Announcing the 42nd Annual JDRF Greater New England Chapter Gala – One Night on Saturday, April 6, 2024

Announcing the 42nd Annual JDRF Greater New England Chapter Gala – One Night on Saturday, April 6, 2024

The JDRF Greater New England Chapter is pleased to announce the 42nd Annual Gala–One Night on Saturday, April 6, 2024, taking place at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. As one of the area’s premier charity events, the JDRF Gala will welcome more than 800 guests with the goal to raise more than $2.5M for critical type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. 

Hosted by emcees Vanessa Welch and Mark Ockerbloom of Boston 25 News, this black-tie event will feature exciting one-of-a-kind silent and live auctions, cocktails and dining, live entertainment, and JDRF’s signature Fund A Cure program—in which contributions are 100% tax-deductible and will drive cutting-edge research.

This year’s Gala Honorees, Lisa and Neil Wallack, are longtime JDRF supporters who are being recognized for their steadfast commitment to JDRF’s mission to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent, and treat T1D and its complications. Lisa’s initial involvement with JDRF began 50 years ago through her parents, Marilyn and Gerald Fishbone, who were among the founders of JDRF after her brother Scott was diagnosed with T1D. Lisa and Neil increased their engagement with the Greater New England Chapter after their son, Harris, was diagnosed with T1D in 2001. As a result of their ongoing passion and dedication, countless JDRF initiatives at the local, national, and international levels have benefitted from their impactful contributions. In search of cures and better treatments for T1D, they have been instrumental in connecting the scientific community with those living with T1D.

For more information on event details, sponsorship, donation, and ticket options, as well as volunteer opportunities, please visit https://bit.ly/jdrfgala2024 or contact Christina Roche, Development Director, JDRF Greater New England Chapter at 781-431-0700, croche@jdrf.org.

About Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
T1D is an autoimmune disease in which insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas are mistakenly destroyed by the body’s immune system. T1D seems to have a genetic component and can be diagnosed early in life but also in adulthood. People with T1D are dependent on injected or pumped insulin to survive. Its causes are not fully known, and there is currently no cure.

About JDRF
JDRF is the leading global nonprofit funding T1D research, advocating for policies that accelerate access to new therapies, and providing a support network for millions of people impacted by T1D. JDRF has driven nearly every major advance in drug, device, and cell therapy made in T1D in the last 50+ years, and has invested more than $2.5 billion in research funding. We are an organization built on a grassroots model of people connecting in their local communities, collaborating regionally for efficiency and broader fundraising impact, and uniting on a national stage to pool resources, passion, and energy. We collaborate with academic institutions, policymakers, and corporate and industry partners to develop and deliver a pipeline of innovative therapies to people living with T1D. 

For more information, please visit www.jdrf.org or follow us on social media:
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Publish Op-Ed Wednesday, 1/31 Opposing NH Right To Know Fee Bill Vote This Week

HB 1002 is heading to the New Hampshire floor this Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, and could pass. The bill would impose a fee for Right To Know Requests of up to $25 per hour of employee time to, “make the record available to the requestor, including time to search, retrieve, duplicate, redact, and otherwise make the record available for the requestor.”

In short, this could make RTK requests cost-prohibitive and, if abused, could be used as a way to delay and/or deter RTK requests.

Along with the New England First Amendment Coalition and the Granite State News Collaborative, we are strongly encouraging all New Hampshire publications to write and/or publish an op-ed opposing this bill on or before Wednesday, Jan. 31. NEFAC has written a letter opposing the bill (link below) that you can use for reference or anyone can write their own op-ed to run. We will be sending copies of what others are running as we receive them.

Below are some links to additional information on the bill and opposition to it:

Here are some quotes you can use for op-eds if you need them:

“House Bill 1002 is a monumental step in the wrong direction. If enacted, it will discourage and prevent the citizenry of New Hampshire from gaining access to public records. The purpose of our Right to Know Law is to provide those in New Hampshire with the greatest possible public access to the work of our government and to help us keep those in government accountable for their actions. This bill would ensure the opposite result.” — Gregory V. Sullivan, President of the New England First Amendment Coalition

“We are concerned that the House Judiciary Committee’s vote today on HB1002 will, if adopted by the House, deter critical ‘Right-to-Know’ requests, undermine government transparency, and give government agencies another tool to obstruct providing information to taxpayers. New Hampshire’s Right-to-Know law has exposed police misconduct, how various agencies regulate schools, and how our laws are enforced. But by implementing significant fees to get this important information, many requests will never be made. The ACLU of New Hampshire—as part of a broad coalition that includes the New England First Amendment Coalition, the N.H. Press Association, the N.H. Union Leader, and the N.H. Bulletin—urges lawmakers to support government transparency and oppose this bill.” — Gilles Bissonnette, Legal Director of the ACLU of New Hampshire

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PRESS RELEASE: Top East Coast Loan Officer Juan Cerda joins Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc.

Contact:
Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc.
647 Oaklawn Avenue, Cranston RI 02920
Lauren Jamieson
(401) 490-7139
ljamieson@primeres.com

Top East Coast Loan Officer Juan Cerda joins Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc.

CRANSTON, RI – Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. (PRMI) is excited to announce the addition of mortgage market leader, Juan Cerda, to their Rhode Island team of expert loan officers.

Cerda’s mortgage experience spans over 25 years, beginning in the banking sector and then spending the last 14 years as a direct lender through Shamrock Home Loans. Throughout his lengthy career, Juan has been recognized for numerous achievements amongst the industry, including a recurrent Top Producing Lender Partner of RIHousing. In 2022, Cerda originated over $17 million in first mortgages with RIHousing, attributing this success to his bilingual team and dedication to serving Spanish-speaking home buyers.

“Juan is truly a consummate professional and a phenomenal addition to the PRMI family. He has been an industry leader throughout his career, and we are excited about growing with him in his next chapter,” says PRMI Division President, Sean Zierak.

Dominating the local housing market, both Cerda and PRMI share a mutual passion and commitment to helping first-time buyers achieve the “American Dream” of home ownership. In addition to ranking as a Top Producing RIHousing Lending Partner, PRMI also offers a variety of competitive financing programs, local operations support, top-notch technology and national presence, with branches in 49 states.

Together, Cerda and PRMI will join forces to provide an optimal, seamless, financing experience, and strive to make homeownership more accessible for our local communities

Juan lives in Bristol, Rhode Island with his wife, two children and two dogs. When he is not aiding his clients and referral partners, you can find Juan with his family, spending time in the great outdoors, working out or enjoying the local dining scene.

Juan is at 647 Oaklawn Avenue, Cranston RI at the local Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. Branch. To contact Juan, please email: jcerda@primeres.com or call (401) 569-1201.

Connect with PRMI on Instagram @primeresmortgageinc or Facebook @PrimaryLocal or visit www.primarylocal.com.

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PRESS RELEASE: New England High School Journalism Collaborative now accepting applications for summer journalism program

Contact:
Leah Lamson
Managing Director, New England High School Journalism Collaborative
lamsonleah@gmail.com

New England High School Journalism Collaborative now accepting applications for summer journalism program

The New England High School Journalism Collaborative is excited to announce that we will hold our all-expense-paid summer workshop for students interested in journalism for the 37th year.

The 2024 workshop dates are June 22 – June 29, 2024.

The program is intended for students who are from traditionally underserved populations. Some preference is given to current juniors and seniors in high school.

Students will work out of a newsroom at Simmons University in Boston and learn to report, write, edit for a newspaper, and produce multimedia projects for a website. They will be assigned stories, do interviews, and will be exposed to working on a deadline to create their own newspaper.

The New England Newspaper and Press Association will be assisting with the application process. Application guidelines are as follows:

  1. Only students who attend high school in the New England states (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT) are eligible.
  2. Only students currently in high school may apply, including graduating seniors. The program is not accepting students who have already taken part in the program.
  3. Students must be recommended by a teacher.
  4. A letter of recommendation from the sponsoring teacher must accompany the application.
  5. A transcript from the school with the student’s most recent grades must accompany the application.
  6. An essay of no more than 500 words must accompany the application. The applicant can write about why they should be selected to participate in this program OR how writing has helped the applicant explore and understand a problem in their life.
  7. Students will need to upload a headshot.
  8. PLEASE NOTE: You will receive an email confirming the receipt of your application with a link to a Dropbox folder to upload the required documents (letter of recommendation, transcript, personal essay, and headshot).

If you have problems using the form or uploading documents, you should email students@nenpa.com.

The deadline for applications is Friday, April 12, 2024.

Students will be notified of their status by the end of April.

Don’t miss the chance to take part in this unique program, established by the late Carole C. Remick more than 37 years ago. We are looking forward to training the next generation of journalists.

If there are additional questions or if the applicant needs special accommodations to submit information, please email Leah Lamson, NEHSJC managing director, at lamsonleah@gmail.com.

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