The Register-Herald, The Inter-Mountain, The Hampshire Review and the Shepherdstown Chronicle take home General Excellence in Editorial awards West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association Advertising and Editorial Contest is in the books for another year! Thank you to all those who submitted entries and[Read More…]
West Virginia Press Convention
The Herald-Dispatch, The Inter-Mountain, Spirit of Jefferson and The Weston Democrat win General Excellence honors for advertising at the 2024 WVPA convention
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It’s one of the moments we have all been waiting for — the announcement of the 2024 West Virginia Press Association advertising award winners. Held on Aug. 9, at the Four Points by Sheraton in Charleston, members of the media gathered together to[Read More…]
West Virginia Press Association annual convention begins next week
Final day to register is Aug. 3 West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Newspaper representatives from throughout the Mountain State are getting ready to gather for the annual West Virginia Press Association convention, and this year is shaping up to be both informative and entertaining. For two days, Aug.[Read More…]
2024 WVPA Convention is next week — Aug. 9-10
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The WVPA’s 2024 Convention is Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9-10, 2024 in Charleston at the Four Points by Sheraton. Deadline for registration (at bottom of article) is Saturday, Aug. 3. In this pivotal election year, we’re celebrating news organizations — the true Defenders of Democracy. As watchdogs,[Read More…]
WV Press Convention Follow-up: Pulse Research to begin follow-up calls and emails with data and information
Pulse to share new WV Data survey By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The WV Press Association is encouraging newspaper publishers, ad directors and advertising staffers to talk with Pulse Research Representative Sammy Papert in the coming weeks about his company’s research and opportunities to increase advertising[Read More…]
WV Press Convention: Rebuild Local News Coalition provides insight on ‘Community News and Small Business Support Act’ and challenges facing local news organizations
Steven Waldman, chair of the Rebuild Local News Coalition and founder of Report for America, speaks to convention CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Journalists attending the recent WV Press Association Convention in Charleston heard an update on the “local news crisis” in America: “It’s not just a threat to your jobs, it’s a[Read More…]
WV Press Convention: WVU’s Cyphert says artificial intelligence could evolve into a valuable tool, provided human involvement remains integral
Speaker emphasized the importance of comprehensive AI education for professional organizations, warns of AI hallucinations and misinformation By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – There are many concerns surrounding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace, but through proper education and oversight, AI could evolve into[Read More…]
WV Press Convention: AARP provides update on Social Security; payments keeping 45% of older West Virginians out of poverty
WV Press Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — “Social security … is one of the most – if not the most – important programs in the country. It’s the foundation of income-security for tens-of-millions. In West Virginia, one-in-four receive social security, so that’s about 300,000 retirees.” That opinion and data came[Read More…]
WV Press Convention: Major General Bill Crane praises 6,500 National Guard members doing the mission for West Virginia; journalists hear update on activities
WV Press Association Staff CHARLESTON, W.Va. – “It’s a real honor to have been selected to command the National Guard. We have 6,500 incredible members. Every time the governor, or the country, asks, we stand up and we do the mission.” Major General Bill Crane, adjutant general of the West[Read More…]
WV Press Convention 2023: U.S. Senators’ offices offer guidance to newspapers
U.S. Senators Manchin and Capito send video messages to WV media WV Press Association Staff CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Attendees at the West Virginia Press Association’s recent 2023 Convention got insight and guidance from staff representatives of U.S. Senators Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Shelley Moore Capito. Mara Boggs, W.Va. state director[Read More…]
