07/24/2015

2015 Ohio Circulation Conference deadlines are approaching

The 2015 Ohio Circulation Conference will be held on Sept. 27-28 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Columbus. The Buyer’s Guide Ad Contract is online – deadline for ad submissions is August 28, so hurry and get your ad included in this year’s guide.

Conference registration and all information about the conference can be found on the Circulation Conference website. The deadline for hotel reservations at the DoubleTree is September 5. The room rate is $99. Group Code is CC1, if making reservations by phone 614-885-3334, be sure to identify yourself as part of the Ohio Circulation Conference 2015 to get the group rate.

The conference program will be posted online shortly, so check the website!

OHIO NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION CARRIER OF THE YEAR AWARD

The 2015 Ohio Newspaper Association Carrier of the Year Award nominations are now being accepted. There are three categories – Youth, Adult and Senior. Nominate your outstanding carrier for a chance to be awarded this prestigious honor. Judging is based on: Customer Service essay questions, Personal and Community Service activity and references. Winners receive a cash award of $1,000 and a plaque of recognition and runner-ups receive $500 cash award and a plaque. The winners will be guests at the September 27 awards banquet and overnight accommodation during the Circulation Conference. Contact Joe Bialorucki, Carrier of the Year chair, if you have questions about the Carrier Awards.

BEST CIRCULATION IDEAS

The deadline is fast-approaching for the Best Circulation Ideas from Ohio newspapers. Just by sharing your winning idea you will be entered to win a $500 gift card! Deadline to enter is August 7, 2015. Contact Tom Zeller, Promotions Committee chair, if you have any questions.

ANNUAL GOLF OUTING

You also have a chance to attend the annual Circulation Golf Outing Saturday, September 26 at the Bent Tree Golf Club in Sunbury, Ohio. Registration is limited to 24 golfers, so sign up fast! Mark Shorts is the contact if you have questions about the golf outing.

Questions about the conference can be directed to Kim Wilhelm, Committee chair, or Sue Bazzoli at ONA.