NYSCMA, Inc. - New York State Circulation Management Association, Inc.

New York State Circulation Management Association, Inc.

NYSCMA, Inc. is the organization representing the circulation managers of New York's daily newspapers. Comprised of nearly 150 members, NYSCMA, Inc. is governed by a board of Officers, Directors and Committee Chairpeople.

News

Audience Development/Distribution Roundtable Event - Friday, May 17,
9:30 am-3:30 pm at Hearst Media Center, Albany

Wilson Gregory President Rick Hively, Steel City Corp. National Sales Manager, Jim Smith and Michael Zinser encourage you to attend a day of interactive presentations & discussions regarding current Circulation/Audience/Distribution issues and ideas.

Modeled after a series of successful roundtable discussions with Circulation Directors, Circulation Operations Managers and Audience Development Professionals in Ohio, this event highly encourages open dialogue among attendees about a series of the most frequently asked questions of our presenters and successful sales ideas shared by newspapers.

Included among the topics to be discussed:

Drug testing and background checks for prospective contractors
Signing bonuses for carriers
The Viability of Parcel or Magazine distribution opportunities
Understanding why there is increased risk with IC's in company owned/leased warehouses/DC's or on dock
Several proven revenue enhancing circulation sales ideas and more!
Bring your thoughts and be prepared to OPENLY discuss these ideas and other issues you wish to address.

The event is scheduled for 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Friday, May 17 at the Hearst Media Center, 645 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12211.

While there is no fee to attend and lunch will be provided, a RSVP confirming attendance is required...(so we know how many lunches to order...)

RSVP to Jim Smith: jsmith@scity.com

Thanks to NYSCMA for making this training possible by securing the venue!

Members

NYSCMA, Inc.'s membership consists of about 125 regular members and 25 lifetime & honorary members. Click on the links below to download a given membership list:

Interested in becoming a member? Visit the Membership Application section of this website for more information.

Annual Conference

NYSCMA, Inc. announces partnership with I-SCMA to co-present 2017 conference in Pittsburgh

August 5, 2016

The New York State Circulation Management Association, Inc. (NYSCMA, Inc.) is pleased to announce it will instead partner with the Inter-State Circulation Management Association (I-SCMA) to co-present their conference in Pittsburgh, PA in September, 2017.

NYNAME and NYNPA, which had collaborated with NYSCMA, Inc. on an annual conference since 2008, will instead partner with the New York Press Association (NYPA) and the Free Community Papers of New York (FCPNY) to co-present the 2017 Spring Convention and Trade Show in Saratoga Springs next April.

Although NYNAME and NYSCMA, Inc. will no longer be collaborating on an annual conference, the two groups will continue working closely on other projects, including regular networking meet-ups and other training sessions across the state. The next meet-up will take place Thursday, September 15th in Syracuse (details will be announced shortly).

NYSCMA, Inc. members are asked to watch their e-mail for future updates and to visit www.iscma.org/conference for more on the I-SCMA conference.

Buyer's Guide

2016 Buyer's Guide

The NYSCMA, Inc. Program and Buyer's Guide is a 50-page, high-quality, full-color valuable reference provided to all members attending the annual conference. Advertising in the guide is a great way to help your marketing budget go as far as possible. Most keep this book within easy reach all year long and it is also available online here. If you have not advertised in prior years you have been missing out on an opportunity to reach the circulation managers of New York State.

Please note that selective and/or preferred placement in the Buyer's Guide will be given on a first come, first serve basis. Color is allowed only on a full-page ad.

Questions about the Buyer's Guide? Contact Michelle Giorgianni at (518) 742-3283 or giorgianni@poststar.com.

Promotion Awards

2016 Promotion Awards

The New York State Circulation Management Association, Inc. (NYSCMA, Inc.) is now accepting entries for its 2016 Promotion Awards.

The annual competition recognizes newspapers and their circulation staff for their hard work and creativity as they grow circulation, and continually find new ways to market their newspaper.

Newspapers will once again compete within two circulation classes: Under 40,000 and Over 40,000. The deadline to enter is May 13th.

In an effort to make entering the contest easier for its members, NYSCMA, Inc. is now accepting entries exclusively online, eliminating the need for participants to create and ship entries on display boards.

Also new for 2016, the Newspapers in Education category has been eliminated, as NIE material will now be eligible for the Special Projects/Community Involvement category.

For complete contest information including category descriptions and how to enter, please download the official rules. Those with questions about the contest may contact Steve Piersa at spiersa@th-record.com.

2015 Promotion Awards - Archived Information

Winners of the New York State Circulation Management Association, Inc.’s 2015 Promotion Competition were honored during an awards banquet at the Eighth Annual Sales & Marketing Joint Conference held in Canandaigua on June 15, 2015.

Each year, NYSCMA, Inc. recognizes newspapers and their circulation staff for their hard work and creativity as they grow circulation, and continually find new ways to market their newspaper. These awards celebrate the achievement of those staff members and the success of their programs. These efforts are recognized by newspaper professionals and members of the community who understand the amount of time and effort it takes to achieve these results.

This year, three judges selected first, second, and third place winners from 23 entries submitted by five New York State newspapers. The judges this year included: Warren C. Dews Jr., Vice President of Audience Development, Sales & Marketing, New England Newspapers, Inc.; Michael J. Smith, Director of Consumer Sales and Retention, 21st Century Media; and Bob DiMatties, Circulation Director, Caledonian-Record, St. Johnsbury, Connecticut.

For a complete list of categories and winning entries, please download the documents below:

For more information on NYSCMA, Inc.'s Promotion Awards, please contact Steve Piersa at (845) 346-3077 or spiersa@th-record.com.

2014 Promotion Awards - Archived Information

Winners of the New York State Circulation Management Association, Inc.’s 2014 Promotion Competition were honored during an awards banquet at the Seventh Annual Sales & Marketing Joint Conference held in Syracuse on June 9, 2014.

This year eight judges selected first, second, and third place winners from 46 entries submitted by seven New York State newspapers. Awards were presented in five categories within two circulation classes.

Please utilize the links below to download a press release, the awards banquet slideshow, and the banquet script:

If you have questions about the Promotion Awards, please contact Steve Piersa at (845) 346-3077 or spiersa@th-record.com.

Training

NYSCMA, Inc. to host legal training in Albany on May 19

April 6, 2017

The New York State Circulation Management Association, Inc. (NYSCMA, Inc.) will host a training featuring Michael Zinser of The Zinser Law Firm titled “Covering the Bases” on Friday, May 19th at the Hearst Media Center at the Times Union in Albany.

The training, which will focus on the “Do’s and Don’ts” of dealing with independent contractors, is set to cover several key legal issues faced by circulation managers including contacts, service issues, recruitment ads and carrier insurance, and will also feature a mock trial.

“Covering the Bases” takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Attendees may register at a cost of $49 for the first person and $30 for each additional person from a given paper. Lunch is included with each registration.

After the training, NYSCMA, Inc. and the New York Newspapers and Marketing Executives (NYNAME) will co-host a networking mixer nearby at Wolf’s 1-11 on Wolf Road in Albany. The mixer is free to attend and begins at 5:30 p.m.

To register for “Covering the bases” please visit www.timesunion.com/NYSCMAMixer2017.

Membership Application

Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the NYSCMA, Inc. There are two ways to apply: via mail or via the internet. To apply by mail click the link below to download an application (.pdf) and follow the directions. To apply via the internet click the PayPal link below and you will be taken to our secure PayPal page where you can apply and pay your dues using a major credit card.

Apply by Mail (.pdf)
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*Please note when applying using PayPal, you will be taken to our secure page on PayPal.com. From there you can pay using your PayPal account or a major credit card (you do not need a PayPal account to use this method). When filling in your information, please use your work information, not your home information.

Constitution and Bylaws

Follow the link below to access NYSCMA, Inc.'s Constitution and Bylaws:

Constitution and Bylaws

Awards

NYSCMA, Inc. honors its most outstanding members with the following awards when appropriate:

The J. Truman Kahler Distinguished Service Award
Special Presidential Award
Charles J. Latus Outstanding Newcomer Award
Past Presidents Award

For a list of past winners, please click here.

Future Leaders Scholarship Award

NYSCMA, Inc. is proud to announce the annual Future Leaders Scholarship Award. The winning newspaper will receive a full-paid trip to send one person to the annual conference. The winning newspaper is chosen each year at our annual sales conference. Entries are based on a points system for participation in NYSCMA, Inc. events throughout the year.

NYSCMA, Inc.Training Sessions: 1 pt per participating newspaper
Carrier Recognition Program: 1 pt per participating newspaper
Annual Conference Attendance: 1 pt per participating newspaper
Promtional Award Entries: 1 pt per participating newspaper, 3 pts for any paper submitting more than 3 entries

Past Winners

2016 - The New York Times - TBD
2015 - Gannett Publication Services, Rochester - Nicholas Stivaletta
2014 - Times Herald-Record, Middletown - Kim Alexander
2013 - The Post-Star, Glens Falls – Chrissy Schriver
2012 - Times Union, Albany – Michelle Wright
2011 - The Post Standard, Syracuse - David Luibrand
2010 - Watertown Daily Times - Kendall Hatch
2009 - The Daily Star, Oneonta
2008 - The Post Standard, Syracuse - Jim Homa

Officers, Directors & Chairpeople

Click the link below for a list of NYSCMA, Inc.'s Officers, Board of Directors and Committee Chairpeople:

Officers, Directors & Chairpeople

Resources

Utilize the links below to access valuable resources available to all NYSCMA, Inc. members:

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