The Hampshire Review is looking for a full-time member for our editorial team, which produces the best weekly in the state (9 of the last 10 years), runs a robust website and keeps up an active Facebook page. You need to bring the tools of a 21st-Century journalist — solid writing[Read More…]
Newspaper Industry News
The Newspaper Industry News category contains information about our industry, other press associations and other newspaper-related articles.
Remembering The Register-Herald’s Dan Stillwell, a genuine friend
By GARY FAUBER The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — I walked into the office one day 18 years ago, and there he was. Right away, it was plain to see Dan Stillwell was his own man. After nearly two decades at the Welch Daily News, Dan was beginning a new chapter with[Read More…]
2018 WV Governor’s Conference on Tourism set for Sept. 18-19 in Morgantown
Industry awards, updates and educational seminars highlight event MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Tourism industry representatives from across West Virginia will gather in Morgantown on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 18-19, for educational seminars and industry updates as part of the 2018 West Virginia Governor’s Conference on Tourism. The agenda includes the 2018 Stars of[Read More…]
Registration open for ‘Covering and Protecting Your Elections’ seminar at WVU on Oct. 19
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVU Reed College of Media, Society of Professional Journalists, and the Google News Initiative will present “Covering and Protecting Your Elections,” a free half-day training session for journalists covering the midterms. The event is set for Friday, Oct. 19 from 1 to -5 p.m. on the WVU Morgantown Downtown Campus, Martin[Read More…]
WVU Reed College of Media selects Pineville for community branding
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University Reed College of Media is launching the next phase of its community branding initiative with the naming of Pineville as its latest community partner. In January, the American Electric Power Foundation awarded the College of Media a $250,000 educational grant to[Read More…]
Williamson Daily News and Logan Banner to change publication schedule beginning Sept. 2
Williamson Daily News WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Beginning Sept. 2, the Williamson Daily News will publish three days a week instead of five. The Daily News will continue to be published on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays, but no longer will print Tuesday and Thursday editions. Les Smith, editor of HD Media,[Read More…]
West Virginia Press Association adds DeBord as assistant executive director
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Adding another talented professional to its small but eclectic staff, the West Virginia Press Association has named Betsy DeBord assistant executive director. An associate with the Charleston accounting firm of Smith, Cochran & Hicks, PLLC, since 2006, DeBord handled WVPA accounting for the last six years for and,[Read More…]
WV Press adds DeBord as assistant executive director
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Adding another talented professional to its small but eclectic staff, the West Virginia Press Association has named Betsy DeBord assistant executive director. An associate with the Charleston accounting firm of Smith, Cochran & Hicks, PLLC, since 2006, DeBord handled WVPA accounting for the last six years for and,[Read More…]
Innovate: WVPA Convention 2018 is Aug. 9-11; Deadline for discount room rate coming soon
Get a WVPA room discount at Embassy Suites in Charleston CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Registration is now open for the West Virginia Press Association’s 2018 WVPA Convention, Aug. 9-11, in Charleston. “The WVPA is partnering with WVU’s Academic Media Day program. It’s an excellent opportunity for all media,’ said Don Smith, executive[Read More…]
Circulation directors get information on paths to new newspaper subscribers
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