RALEIGH, N.C. — Whether on a printed page, monitor or mobile device, the headline is the most important part of an ad. It tells the reader what the ad is about. With the blink of an eye, he or she decides whether it’s worth the effort to keep reading. Numbers can[Read More…]
Newspaper Industry News
The Newspaper Industry News category contains information about our industry, other press associations and other newspaper-related articles.
WVU professor’s book will become a movie
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVU associate professor of journalism John Temple’s upcoming book on illegal painkiller trafficking will be developed into a Warner Bros. film. The screenplay will be written by the co-writer of Oscar-nominated “Dallas Buyers Club.” The book, “American Pain: How a Young Felon and Five Doctors Helped Unleash[Read More…]
Popular podcast boosts Herald-Dispatch drive
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The McElroy brothers know funny. The Huntington natives Justin, Travis and Griffin McElroy are the voices and minds behind four of the Top 40 Comedy Podcasts on iTunes, including the brand new No. 1 comedy podcast, “The Adventure Zone,” and their popular brotherly advice show, “My Brother,[Read More…]
Herald-Dispatch offers front page reprint
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Order a reprint of Sunday’s front page that celebrates Marshall’s Conference USA Championship win! Reprints are on high-quality photo paper (prints are only $25, and framed prints are $50). T-shirts and coffee mugs are also available. Order by Friday, Dec. 12, to get it in time for[Read More…]
WVU media students help spawn culinary event
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Students in the West Virginia University Reed College of Media have teamed up with local businesses to create a culinary adventure in downtown Morgantown. More than a dozen downtown restaurants will participate in a food tour, allowing community members the opportunity to sample local cuisine during the[Read More…]
Downtown Morgantown Welcomes Sew Special
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Morgantown will welcome a new sewing store to its Downtown shopping district. Sew Special will offer a wide range of sewing related supplies and services. The store will be located at 120 High Street and will celebrate its opening Nov. 20, 21 & 22 with refreshments, hourly drawings,[Read More…]
New Civitas circulation chief to be based in Logan
LOGAN, W.Va. — Civitas Media added Neil Nostrant to their ranks just last week. Nostrant, who will be stationed in the Logan, West Virginia office, has been named the Regional Circulation Director of the Mountain Group, overseeing more than 20 publications in four states: West Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Ohio.[Read More…]
Times West Virginian releases new mobile apps
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Beginning today, the Times West Virginian readers and subscribers alike will have a new way to get the latest local news and information, specifically designed for those on the go. Free mobile apps are now available in the App stores of iTunes, Google Play and Amazon, and[Read More…]
Ebola ranks among highest in news interest since 2010
As news about Ebola dominates the airwaves and permeates midterm campaigns, Americans are following the ongoing story at historically high rates. About half of U.S. adults (49%) followed Ebola news very closely last week, elevating the story to our list of most-followed events since 2010. Americans’ interest in news coverage[Read More…]
The Register-Herald releases new mobile apps
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Beginning today, Register-Herald readers and subscribers alike will have a new way to get the latest local news, sports and information, specifically designed for those on the go. Free mobile apps are now available in the App stores of iTunes, Google Play and Amazon, and each combines[Read More…]
