By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Accurate research can make all the difference in the world to a reporter, and the ability to make efficient use of available research resources can help transform a good article into a memorable one. On Aug. 6, a panel of industry[Read More…]
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WV Press Convention Review: With college recruitment, diversity, inclusion and a sense of purpose should be new focus of newspaper recruitment; ‘Pale, male and frail’ leadership is out
Today’s college graduates said most racially and ethnically diverse generation so far By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – What is the best way to attract today’s college students to the newspaper industry? Experts from West Virginia University’s Reed College of Media provided their answers to this[Read More…]
WV Press Convention Review: President Perry Nardo sees convention attendance as key to idea sharing, keeping industry fresh
Guests hear from WV Gamechanger and Trulieve Medical Cannabis By Matt Young, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The 2022 West Virginia Press Convention got underway Thursday night with a reception hosted by WVPA President Perry Nardo. This year’s convention was held Aug. 4-6, at the Four Points by[Read More…]
Media Advisory: WVU celebrates grand opening of Reynolds Hall with building’s namesake
WVUToday.wvu.edu MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University has issued the following media advisory: WHAT: West Virginia University will hold a grand opening ceremony to celebrate Reynolds Hall, the futuristic 186,000-square-foot business complex on Morgantown’s Waterfront made possible through the generosity of Bob and Laura Reynolds. The building is the new home of the John Chambers[Read More…]
Media Advisory: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine to host 50th Anniversary Reception in Weston on Aug. 29
WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine has issued the following media advisory: WVSOM, the state’s largest medical school, which has a location in Bridgeport, W.Va., would like to invite you to attend and cover the 50th anniversary of our founding. What: WVSOM Central[Read More…]
Media Advisory: West Virginia American Water announces completion of $25 million upgrade to Kanawha Valley water treatment plant
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia American Water has issued the following media advisory: WHAT: West Virginia American Water will announce the completion of a $25 million upgrade to its Kanawha Valley Water Treatment Plant in Charleston. The treatment plant, which serves approximately 85,000 customers in parts of Kanawha,[Read More…]
WVPA Foundation funding access to industry training webinars for member newspapers
See the schedule of upcoming webinars CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association Foundation, in conjunction with Online Media Campus, is funding access to member newspapers to the OMC industry training webinar program. The Foundation has partnered with OMC and is paying all WVPA newspaper fees. While individual attendance[Read More…]
Register now for WV Press Legislative Lookahead on Jan. 7 in Charleston
WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Registration is now open for the 2022 West Virginia Press Association’s annual Legislative Lookahead is set for Friday, Jan. 7, at the W.Va. Division of Culture and History’s Culture Center on the grounds of the Capitol Complex. Registration is required. Members of the media[Read More…]
WVPA Reminder: Deadline for newspapers to file WVSOS affidavit of circulation is Nov. 1; Statement of ownership should already be filed with postal service
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — By Friday, West Virginia newspapers should have their Affidavit of Circulation form filed with the WV Secretary of State office for the coming fiscal year. The WV Secretary of State’s Affidavit of Circulation is attached. It is due Nov. 1. 2021. Note: The WVSOS form – Newspaper[Read More…]
National Newspaper Week is Oct. 3-9; WV Press, NAM sharing materials for newspapers
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The 81st annual National Newspaper Week — Oct. 3 to 9 — is a recognition of the service of newspapers and their employees across North America and is sponsored by Newspaper Association Managers (NAM), which includes the West Virginia Press Association. Newspapers can visit the home page of National[Read More…]
