JULY 3, 2024

PNA MEMBER NEWS

*Note: In light of the July 4 holiday, there will not be a Legal & Legislative Update this week.

Thank you to all who attended the annual PNA Foundation Golf Outing!

The annual PNAF Golf Outing was held June 25 at the Colonial Golf & Tennis Club in Harrisburg. Everyone had a great time! Check out this video for the highlights.

New leadership announced at Sample News Group

Indiana Gazette

Joe Beegle, publisher of the Bedford Gazette, upper left, has been named CEO of Sample News Group pending the year-end retirement of longtime executive Kelly Luvison, lower right. Two new company presidents have also been named: Gary Adkisson, upper right, for the SNG Western Division, and Brian Nalepa, lower left, for the SNG Eastern Division. Current CEO George “Scoop” Sample will become chairman.

Spotlight PA plans to launch Berks County bureau

The “Blueprint for Berks,” a 12-month community research project by Spotlight PA, engaged Berks County residents in a series of local discussions and an expansive survey to identify information gaps, coverage needs and news preferences in the local market.

Obituary: Mike Rathet, longtime journalist and former executive sports editor of the Daily News, 88

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Acclaimed by former colleagues and rivals in Philadelphia and around the country for his creativity, humor, loyalty, leadership and integrity, Mr. Rathet turned his lifelong love of sports and journalism into a colorful 26-year run, from 1974 to 2000, as executive sports editor of the Daily News. 

Obituary: Veteran Bucks County reporter James McGinnis, 45

PhillyBurbs



James McGinnis made a career telling stories about people, spending over 20 years sharing his talents with Bucks County readers.

PNA's Teresa Shaak on site for AHL Hershey Bears' 13th Calder Cup victory

Teresa Shaak, senior manager of PNA and PNA Foundation services, was in attendance when the AHL Hershey Bears won the franchise’s 13th Calder Cup last Monday. It was an incredible experience with a record crowd (noise level to match) and lots of fun with Coco the Bear! 

Now hiring: PNA Director of Government Affairs

The Director is key to shaping and executing PNA’s legislative agenda and acts as staff liaison to the PNA Board of Directors, its Government Affairs Committee and subcommittees. The Director also works directly with the PNA Foundation, MANSI and individual news organizations across the state.

Only two weeks remain to nominate an exemplary individual for the PNA Hall of Fame

To make a nomination, complete the PNA Hall of Fame form and email it to the PNA Foundation by the extended deadline of July 15. If mailing, please submit to: PNA Hall of Fame, 4000 Crums Mill Road, Suite 101, Harrisburg, PA 17112.

What is happening at your news media organization? Email us at communications@pa-news.org Or, contact us at marketing@pa-news.org to schedule an in-person visit.

UPCOMING PNA EVENTS

PNA partners with Spotlight PA to offer free trainings to help reporters learn to compile comprehensive timelines of candidates' backgrounds

• July 12: Backgrounding Basics
• July 19: Getting Personal with Finances
• July 26: It's All Political
• Aug. 2: Social Media Sleuthing
• Aug. 9: School & Work

July 15: PNA Women in Leadership Roundtable - virtual

July 19: Roundtable for Weekly and Small Community Publications - virtual

Aug. 12: PNA Women in Leadership Roundtable - virtual

July 22: One Day Law School for Journalists™

Join PNA Media Law Counsel Melissa Bevan Melewsky, legal consultant Paula Knudsen Burke, and Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts for the annual One Day Law School for Journalists™ to discuss the relationship between journalists and the courts, and the impact on information shared with the public.

Explore all upcoming events and training.

PNA MEMBER RESOURCE

Explore our Member Spotlights

Interested in learning more about the power of local news right here in Pennsylvania? Read our Member Spotlights for stories of resilience, invention and engagement in both print and digital publications.

PNA JOB BANK

Marketing and membership manager - Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association (Harrisburg)

Crimes court reporter - Butler Eagle

Social media specialist - Butler Eagle

General assignment reporter - Butler Eagle

MANSI MEDIA INSIGHT

Avert catastrophe and be amused this Fourth of July

Director of MANSI Media Sales and PNA Strategic Partnerships John Derr created a checklist to help you fully enjoy the upcoming holiday weekend, including:

1. Never put lighted sparklers in your pocket, even on a dare.
2. When grilling hamburgers, be sure to play good cop/bad cop or you'll never get them to talk.
3. If you are buying your corn on the cob from pirates, be sure to bring cash. They charge a buck an ear.

INDUSTRY NEWS

JOB BANK

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