PNA’s H&D – A year of resilience and growth, PNA members share examples of community engagement and more!

DECEMBER 19, 2023

PNA MEMBER NEWS

A year of resilience and growth: PNA reflects on 2023 achievements

As 2023 draws to a close, PNA looks back on a year marked by transformative leadership, unwavering advocacy and steadfast support for our members. The association navigated challenges and seized opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to the thriving future of our members’ news media organizations.

Giving back to the community | The Tribune-Democrat, The Herald and Allied News

The efforts of three PNA members highlight how newspapers can strengthen their ties to the community through leadership, goodwill and compassion.

New partnership with Spotlight PA to provide Lehigh Valley, Berks County with more investigative and public-service journalism

Spotlight PA

On Dec. 12, Spotlight PA announced an expansion to provide greater public access to journalism in Berks County and the Lehigh Valley via a new partnership with 69 News and WFMZ.com.

Our homegrown, hometown newspaper is a local treasure

Chestnut Hill Local

The 65th birthday of The Local is cause for celebration on many levels, but perhaps most of all because of its unusual structure as an institution owned and operated by the community it serves.

Gazette staffer places first in powerlifting competition

The Indiana Gazette

Bobby “The Beast” Bowman, 71, an employee of The Indiana Gazette, competed Saturday in the eighth annual The Skull Returns charity powerlifting competition at Virtus Barbell in Greensburg.

The Legal Intelligencer is going digital. Here's what you need to know

The Legal Intelligencer

Starting in 2024, The Legal Intelligencer will stop producing a print product. Here is a list of frequently asked questions.

Keystone Media Awards - Students

Deadline to enter: Jan. 5

Students at any public, private or parochial Pennsylvania high school, college or university who has had their material published in the school newspaper may enter the contest.

Happy holidays from PNA, the PNA Foundation and MANSI Media!

Please note: Our offices will be closed Fridays, Dec. 22 and Dec. 29, and Mondays, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.

There will be no Headlines & Deadlines newsletters during the weeks of Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. H&D will return to its regular schedule Jan. 9.

What is happening at your news media organization?

Please share the details at communications@pa-news.org for a feature in an upcoming edition of Headlines & Deadlines.

PNA TEAM SPOTLIGHT

Jack Fardo, senior marketing and recruitment strategist

Jack Fardo is the newest member of the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association team. He comes to us by way of McClatchy and a previous tenure at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Jack will handle Recruitology, MANSI Media’s recruitment placement service to help companies large and small find the right employees.

Jack has been married for 35 years to Kristina. They are parents to adult children Nicholas and Emily. He is an avid Pittsburgh sports fan and enjoys photography, using the city of Pittsburgh as his canvas. The staff eagerly anticipates the next potluck lunch so Jack can treat everyone to his specialty dessert, Martha Stewart apple pie. Welcome Jack!

Connect with Jack on LinkedIn.

SURVEY OF THE WEEK

What are you looking forward to from Headlines & Deadlines in 2024?

Exciting member news

PNA team and board spotlights

Interactive surveys

Upcoming events

Helpful resources

Breaking industry news

LAST WEEK'S SURVEY RESULTS

How long have you been in the newspaper industry?

0-2 years | 6.8%
3-5 years | 5.1%
6-10 years | 11.9%
11-15 years | 16.9%
16-20 years | 8.5%
20+ years | 50.8%

PNA MEMBER RESOURCES & JOB BANK

Final Reminder: Foundation Fellows Grants

Due Dec. 31

The PNA Foundation Fellows Fund for the Future has set aside money for journalism grants to be used by news companies to start new initiatives or enhance current projects. Grant funds can be used for hiring correspondents, purchasing equipment and providing staff training as well as other project expenses.

PNA Job Bank

Politics editor – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Freelance sports correspondents – LNP Media Group Inc., Lancaster
News correspondents – LNP
Media solutions strategist – LNP
Statehouse reporter – LNP

UPCOMING PNA EVENTS

Jan. 9: Building Revenue: Finding that needle in the billion-dollar political golden haystack

Join John Kimball, managing general partner, founder and CEO of The John Kimball Group, for a virtual discussion on other newspapers across the country that have proved successful in generating new revenue from this multibillion dollar category.

Jan. 15: PNA Women in Leadership Roundtable - virtual

Jan. 16: Become an All-star Through Your Social Media Profile - virtual

Jan. 19: Roundtable for Weekly and Small Community Publications - virtual

Feb 6: Revenue Webinar: The Future of Obituaries - virtual

Explore all upcoming events and training.

LEGAL & LEGISLATIVE

Legislative Update

The House and Senate were in session last week.

Both chambers are scheduled to return to Harrisburg on Jan. 2.

LEGAL HOTLINE

Regular Meeting Notice

Q: Does the Sunshine Act require agencies to provide a general meeting notice at the beginning of the year, and if so, what are the requirements?

Please contact Melissa Bevan Melewsky with legal questions and Barbara Hough Huesken with legislative questions.

MANSI MEDIA INSIGHT

Plan your 2024 capabilities presentation with MANSI Media

Be sure to include a visit to Harrisburg in your 2024 calendar! Contact Chris Kazlauskas, client relations consultant with MANSI Media, to schedule your visit.