At America’s Newspapers Conference in Colorado Springs, CO, CherryRoad Media (Parsippany, NJ) has signed contracts with SCS to implement the Community Advertising System and Community Publishing System to standardize the advertising, production, and editorial workflows across its 27 community newspapers.
With titles in seven states each coming from different ownership groups, CherryRoad and SCS will be working closely on an implementation strategy that will provide a clear path toward a centralized and consolidated workflow.
“SCS is proud to work with Jeremy and his team at CherryRoad as the company embarks on its journey to give back to its communities with strong, local journalism,” says Phil Curatolo, Director of Sales at SCS.
About SCS:
SCS offers an extensive line of publishing-related applications, including Layout-8000™. More than 300 sites producing over 2,000 publications in 10 countries in 5 languages use SCS mission-critical software every day. SCS is privately held by Kurt Jackson. You can learn more about SCS at www.newspapersystems.com.
About CherryRoad Media:
CherryRoad Media is a subsidiary of CherryRoad Technologies and owns and operates 27 community newspapers in Kansas, Arkansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, and Alabama. You can learn more about CherryRoad Media at https://www.cherryroad.com/cherryroad-media.
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Chris Zoeller has worked in the newspaper industry for over 23 years, and as a part of The Post and Courier for the past 16 years. As the Chief Marketing and Opportunity Officer, she oversees marketing and the evolving role it plays in growing audience and revenue. Chris also leads the event division where The Post and Courier produces smaller scale B2B and B2C events around content pillars, large expos and recently a new Bicycle Across South Carolina event and Steeplechase of Charleston. She uses her past experience and creative mind to see beyond what’s in front of her to create the best results for her team, both based on finances and marketability. In Chris’ free time you’ll probably find her snapping an instagram pic at the newest restaurant in town, while spending quality time with her family and friends.
Tanisha Leonard is the president of RTM360°, a cultural marketing firm that creates unique communications programs geared towards the African American community. In addition to the day-to-day management of RTM360° Tanisha is a key member of the executive team for RTM360’s parent company, Real Times Media, driving business growth via the development of custom marketing programs and partnership opportunities related to its six flagship brands— Atlanta Tribune: The Magazine, the Atlanta Daily World, Who’s Who In Black, the Chicago Defender, the Michigan Chronicle, and the New Pittsburgh Courier. She also serves on the board of directors of the Local Media Foundation.