WVPA NOTE: This information is provided as part of the WVPA’s effort to provide member newspapers with vetted resources to help with the unique challenges facing our industry. If you have questions, contact Don Smith, executive director, at [email protected]. What is your newspaper’s strategy for sponsorships? WVPA member newspapers — through numerous[Read More…]
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Williamson, Logan papers offer free apps
WILLIAMSON, W.Va. – Whether you are at home, at work or away on vacation, your local news and sports are now just a click away and at your disposal 24/7, at no cost. Smart-phone apps for both the Williamson Daily News and the Logan Banner are now available free of[Read More…]
Last-chance reminder issued for Convention 2014 rooms
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today (Friday, July 11) is the final day for the reserved WVPA room block at Canaan Resort for Convention 2014. Attendees wanting to reserve rooms at the WVPA discounted rate of $99 must make reservations today. In fact, executive director Don Smith said any room will be in short supply[Read More…]
The Key West Citizen looking for advertising consultant
KEY WEST, Fla, — The Key West Citizen, a daily newspaper, is looking for an experienced newspaper sales consultant who still believes in the printed community newspaper. “If you think that the way to build and maintain customers is face-to-face and you have excellent presentation skills; then I want to[Read More…]
The Register-Herald in Beckley hiring for three positions
BECKLEY, W.Va. — The Register-Herald, a leading daily newspaper in southern West Virginia, is looking to add staff. The 20,000-circulation Register-Herald is located in Beckley, which is the business and medical hub for the region. The newspaper has three openings. Candidates for any of the three positions, should send resume and references to Editor[Read More…]
High school students visit Herald-Dispatch, explore journalism at Huntington workshop
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — High school students from West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky and Maryland spent several days at Marshall University this week learning about journalism. Students arrived on Marshall’s campus Sunday, June 22, and ended the workshop on Wednesday, spending time learning about print, radio, television and online journalism. The workshop,[Read More…]
The Exponent Telegram hiring reporters
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The Exponent Telegram, part of a family owned media company expanding in print and digital formats, is looking for reporters to join the award-winning newspaper located in scenic North Central West Virginia. “If you love the outdoors and the comfort of that hometown feel you’ll fit right in with us. North[Read More…]
Princeton Times editor receives Rotary award
PRINCETON, W.Va. — There were tears of joy and a standing ovation as the Princeton Rotary Club presented Tammie Toler with the Paul Harris Fellow Award Thursday evening at the Chuck Mathena Center in Princeton. Roger Topping presented Toler with the award in memory of prominent Princeton resident Dick Copeland.[Read More…]
Daily Mail sports editor receives award
SALISBURY, N.C. — West Virginia Sportswriter of the Year Chuck McGill is only 33, but make it an old-school 33. “I’ll take that,” said the upbeat McGill, one of the media marvels who’s in town for the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association awards banquet. Slice McGill open, and he’ll probably[Read More…]
Adam Kelly scholarship goes to Sistersville senior
KIDWELL, W.Va. — Tyler Consolidated High School senior Amanda Dawson is this year’s recipient of the Adam R. Kelly Memorial Scholarship Award. The announcement was made May 22 by TCHS Principal Kent Yoho during the Class of 2014 commencement exercises. Dawson is the daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Bill[Read More…]