Pennsylvania News Media Association

02/14/2025

The advertising and marketing teams at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, including Senior Director of Marketing Allison Latcheran and Senior Director of Advertising Director Rob Anders, participated in a PNA-provided half-day training session focused on utilizing research information from Nielsen Scarborough and AdMall® to support client outreach initiatives.

The PG hosts a variety of community events, including the Western PA Spelling Bee, which will be held in March.

The PG distributes print editions on Thursdays and Sundays, PG e-publishes every day and post-gazette.com is updated around the clock, as news breaks.

Executive Editor and Vice President Stan Wischnowski noted that the PG newsroom is making a focused effort to regionalize its news coverage to reach underserved communities around its main circulation area.

Learn more at https://www.post-gazette.com/

📸 Group photo L to R: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Major/National Advertising Manager Rob Morgan, Senior Director of Marketing Allison Latcheran, Senior Events and Social Media Manager Chelsie Masciola, Marketing Communications Coordinator Caitlin McDonough, Marketing Events Coordinator Kayla Spodek, Advertising Sales Manager Matt Talerico, and Senior Director of Advertising Director Rob Anders.

📸 PG Executive Editor and Vice President Stan Wischnowski.

📸 PG Assistant Managing Editor Mike Wereschagin and Jan Murphy, PNA director of government affairs.

02/13/2025

During a recent PNA member visit, The Philadelphia Tribune President & CEO Mr. Robert Bogle shared an update about the publication’s initiatives for the year and offered his support for PNA’s legislative priorities. He is pictured to the left of PNA President and CEO Bill Cotter.

Learn more about The Philadelphia Tribune at https://www.phillytrib.com/

02/13/2025

PNA President & CEO Bill Cotter met with The Philadelphia Inquirer Vice President of Sales Kevin Vanover and Senior Account Manager Kelly Bennett to discuss MANSI Media initiatives. He also participated in the Inquirer's Philadelphia Eagles pep rally, complete with cheesesteaks and Philly soft pretzels.

Learn more about The Philadelphia Inquirer at https://www.inquirer.com/

📸 From left in group photo, Kelly Bennett, Bill Cotter and Kevin Vanover.

02/12/2025

PNA is enhancing its member services team. Teresa Shaak is promoted to senior manager, PNA & PNA Foundation Services. Gillian Gurney is now multimedia design coordinator, PNA & MANSI Media. Chris Kazlauskas joins as marketing & membership coordinator, and Sadie Hericz is hired as association support coordinator!

Read more at https://panewsmedia.org/new-positions-help-shape-the-future-at-the-pennsylvania-newsmedia-association/

PNA is making moves to strengthen and support our member services team. Read about recent promotions, new titles and new hires at PNA.

02/11/2025

The Chestnut Hill Local printed its Feb. 6 paper, a quasi-Eagles pre-Super Bowl keepsake edition, entirely in green - the official color of the Eagles organization to showcase the Eagles spirit in Northwest Philadelphia.

Read more at https://panewsmedia.org/chestnut-hill-local-rolls-out-green-edition-in-eagles-colors/

The Chestnut Hill Local joined the Super Bowl celebrations by printing its Feb. 6 paper entirely in official Eagles green.

02/11/2025

We’re thrilled to share that House Local Government Committee Chairman Rep. Bob Freeman (D-Northampton) plans to introduce legislation to modernize Pennsylvania’s 49-year-old advertising requirements.

The proposed bill, which is drawing bipartisan support, would require that public notices continue to be published in print newspapers of general circulation but would additionally require they be published on newspaper websites in front of paywalls.

In an area where no print newspaper exists, the notice would meet state requirements if published in a digital newspaper of general circulation.

If neither exists, the notice could be published in a free newspaper.

In all instances, public notices would be required to be posted on the statewide publicly accessible website at publicnoticepa.com that PNA maintains.

You can read more about the legislation here: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/Legis/CSM/showMemoPublic.cfm?chamber=H&SPick=20250&cosponId=45536

Questions regarding this proposed legislation can be directed to PNA Director of Governmental Affairs Jan Murphy at [email protected] or by calling 717-703-3031.

02/11/2025

Butler Eagle Publisher Tammy Schuey and Vice President of Advertising Keith Graham shared stories about the extraordinary actions and contributions of their staff and community surrounding the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump last summer.

Their editorial team, supplemented with journalists from other PNA member publications, worked day and night writing dozens of articles about the incident.

As the recipient of a $20,000 philanthropy grant from the PNA Foundation, the Eagle is actively involved in launching its Civics and Civility initiative which they believe can bridge divides in Butler County, addressing a lack of civility and a misunderstanding of civics along the way.

Learn more about the Butler Eagle at https://www.butlereagle.com/

Butler Eagle Publisher Tammy Schuey and Vice President of Advertising Keith Graham.

02/10/2025

On Monday, February 10, the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association (PNA) marks a remarkable milestone: its 100th anniversary! For a century, PNA has been the voice of the state's and outlets, providing invaluable support to journalism and the free press. 📰✨

Today, PNA represents a diverse range of outlets, from daily newspapers to digital news sites, all dedicated to serving communities across the commonwealth.

As PNA President and CEO William Cotter shared, “We are excited to celebrate 100 years of supporting the news media industry, the importance of the First Amendment, and the role of a free press. We look forward to the future with new initiatives that will lead us into our next centennial.”

Join us in celebrating this milestone by sharing our recent press release:https://panewsmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/GalaImages/2025-PNA-commemorates-100-years-PR-FINAL-VERSION.pdf

02/10/2025

In Greensburg, PNA Director of Marketing and Membership Jane Hungarter and Director of Government Affairs Jan Murphy had the privilege of meeting with the executive team at Trib Total Media, including President and CEO Jennifer Bertetto, Chief Revenue Officer Matt Miller, Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Walters, Executive Editor Luis Fábregas, Managing Editor Rob Amen, Director of Advertising Al DiCroce and Director of Marketing Lindsay Bock.

TTM publishes two seven-day-a-week newspapers and 17 non-daily newspapers along with a robust website, TribLIVE.

The senior leadership team has nearly 200 years of combined news media industry experience which supports their ability to implement new ideas and opportunities that serve their communities.

Learn more at https://triblive.com/

Front row L to R: TTM President and CEO Jennifer Bertetto, Director of Marketing Lindsay Bock (holding dog, Bluey), Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Walters, and Managing Editor Rob Amen.

Back row L to R: Director of Advertising Al DiCroce, Chief Revenue Officer Matt Miller, and Executive Editor Luis Fábregas.

02/10/2025

There’s still time to register for Tuesday’s virtual session with Melissa Bevan Melewsky, Esq., media law counsel with PNA. Review the basics of the Right-to-Know Law, learn how to minimize delays and maximize , and gain tips for drafting a successful RTKL request, navigating the administrative process, benefits of and how to enforce grants of access.

Reserve your spot today: https://panewsmedia.org/event/pas-right-to-know-law-best-practices-for-access/

02/06/2025

Maximize your membership with PNA’s 2025 Member Benefits brochure! Discover exclusive legal services, networking opportunities and revenue-generating resources.

https://panewsmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025-PNA-Member-Benefits-Brochure.pdf

Plus, explore media industry legislative and legal support, training, professional awards, communications, resources and advertising support.

Interested in becoming a member? Visit panewsmedia.org/membership/ to learn how.

02/06/2025

PNA Director of Marketing and Membership Jane Hungarter and Director of Government Affairs Jan Murphy recently met with Debi Jeanette Johnson, digital coordinator, and Candace Davis, marketing coordinator, at Pittsburgh City Paper.

*P is an alternative publication featuring news, dining reviews, restaurants, music reviews, movie & film reviews, opinions and arts & entertainment information.

Its mission is to serve the greater region with journalistic integrity, wit and compassion, while amplifying the voices in the communities it serves.

Free issues of P*P are distributed every Wednesday throughout the Greater Pittsburgh region, and new content is uploaded daily, without paywalls, online at pghcitypaper.com.



📸 Pittsburgh City Paper Marketing Coordinator Candace Davis and Digital Coordinator Debi Johnson.

02/05/2025

The PNA Foundation board recently voted to update its mission statement: To support the sustainability of local news through philanthropy and fundraising, training and recognition of professional and student journalists.

This new statement also reinforces the commitment to our 100th anniversary pillars which all work in unison to strengthen the future of local news.

Read more from Tanya Henderson, executive director of the PNA Foundation at https://panewsmedia.org/pna-foundation-column-feb-2025/

02/04/2025

On Jan. 28, PNA President & CEO William Cotter and Director of Marketing and Membership Jane Hungarter had the privilege of visiting with the leadership team at The Daily Item (Sunbury), including Publisher Chip Minemyer, Editor Bill Bowman and Advertising Director Lori Seebold.

The publication received the Newspaper of the Year top honor in Division I for CNHI’s largest newspapers last year.

The team offers a robust lineup of special sections and magazines, including their popular inside PA Lifestyle Magazine, Everything Home Real Estate & Home Services Guide and Holiday Song Book in addition to traditional print and digital options. (photographed)

Learn more about The Daily Item at https://www.dailyitem.com/

📸 L to R: Bill Cotter, Bill Bowman, Lori Seebold, Jane Hungarter and Chip Minemyer.

02/03/2025

During this jam-packed virtual session led by Melissa Melewsky, Esq., PNA media law counsel, we’ll not only review the basics of the Right-to-Know Law but also explain how to minimize delays and maximize access.

Join us Feb. 11 to discuss tips for drafting a successful RTKL request, navigating the administrative appeal process, benefits of mediation and how to enforce grants of access. We’ll also review important court decisions and pending cases and discuss pending legislation.

RSVP at https://panewsmedia.org/event/pas-right-to-know-law-best-practices-for-access/

01/31/2025

PNA is a dedicated team pushing boundaries and celebrating 100 years in 2025. Former PNA president Brad Simpson spoke about his tenure during the Covid-19 pandemic. “A strong family core was needed to traverse the pandemic, and that strong core we had. I have never been prouder than the staff’s response to such trials and tribulations,” said Simpson.

Continue reading at https://panewsmedia.org/brad-simpson-centennial-reflection/

Learn more about our 100th Anniversary Initiatives at https://panewsmedia.org/100-year-initiatives/

Brad Simpson, PNA leadership through unprecedented times Former PNA president Brad Simpson spoke about his tenure during the Covid-19 pandemic. A strong family core was needed to traverse the pandemic, […]

01/30/2025

The PNA Foundation Advertising Contest entries are due Friday. Recognize the excellence in your news media organization’s advertising department and submit your entry today! 🏆

This contest recognizes advertising departments across Pennsylvania that continue to produce outstanding printed and digital classified and display ads, campaigns, and special publications worthy of much recognition.

https://panewsmedia.org/contests-and-awards/pna-foundation-advertising-contest/

Award Details The Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Foundation Advertising Contest honors advertising departments across Pennsylvania that continue to produce outstanding printed and digital classified and display ads, campaigns, and special publications […]

01/28/2025

George Alemya Ayine is not only the pride of his family in being a first-generation college student but also a role model in his home in Bolgatanga, Ghana by becoming its first university graduate.

Ayine, a 29-year-old second-year student at Penn State Law-Dickinson is serving as an intern this spring at the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association. Studying law, let alone media law, was not his first career choice though.

Read more at https://panewsmedia.org/meet-pna-legal-intern-george-alemya-ayine/

George Alemya Ayine is not only the pride of his family in being a first-generation college student but also a role model in his village in Bolgatanga, Ghana.