Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association (PNA)

Kevin Ditzler, associate director of development at WITF, Inc. and The Steinman Institute for Civic Engagement, gratefully accepted a $20,000 #grant from the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Foundation on behalf of his news media organization during the PNA’s 100th Anniversary Gala. The funds are earmarked for a project targeted to Generation Z that empowers tomorrow’s content creators and consumers. #GenZ WITF and the Steinman Institute for Civic Engagement was one of twelve participants in the inaugural PA Lab for Journalism Funding program provided by the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association and Local Media Association. ?? Social #influencers have a substantial impact on Generation Z, ages 12-27. Recent polling shows an increased number of adults under 30 turns to social media apps such as #Instagram, #Discord, #TikTok and #YouTube to consume news. Meanwhile print and mainstream news websites continue to see declines in Gen Z readership. Many young people feel traditional #media does not reflect their lifestyles and even ignores them outright. ? WITF and the Steinman Institute for Civic Engagement created a plan to engage teens and young adults in central Pennsylvania by allowing area high school students to create content that addresses the issues most important to them. Two professional journalists will mentor students with no school oversight and give young people the opportunity to express their own unique perspectives while learning the importance of journalistic integrity. The platform will be of the students’ choosing. ? Pictured Kevin Ditzler, associate director of development at WITF and the Steinman Institute for Civic Engagement and PNAF Executive Director Tanya Henderson. #PNA #PAnews #PAjournalism #journalism

“PNA is a valuable resource for our association when it comes to navigating the state’s media environment,” Alex Baloga, president and CEO of the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association said. “The nature of Pennsylvania’s food industry demands both proactive and reactive media engagement and our relationship with PNA helps us elevate that work, tell our stories, and connect with the public.” Read more about the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association in our recent Affiliate Member spotlight: https://lnkd.in/gssYbPhd #PNA #PFMA #PAnews #PAnewsmedia

What a fabulous evening celebrating @PennsylvaniaNewsMediaAssociation 100th anniversary at the Hershey Country Club! Local journalism matters. Jennifer Bertetto William Cotter Gary Owen Danielle Coffey

Congratulations to Spirit Media Group, Inc for being awarded a $20,000 #grant by the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Foundation during PNA’s 100th Anniversary Gala. SMG was one of twelve participants in the inaugural PA Lab for #Journalism #Funding program provided by the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association and Local Media Association. The grant money will be used toward the Spirit’s infant mortality and healthcare inequality initiative. ? The infant mortality rate in Chester, PA is the highest of any municipality in the state. The region has suffered from economic hardship for decades. Leaders at SPIRIT Media Group, who cover the area with a weekly #newspaper and dedicated online #news site, recognized the disparity and will work to address the needs of an underserved community. ? Julie E. Flandreau, associate editor of SPIRIT Media Group, plans to address the dire situation and bring about real change for families in the community. Publisher Paul Bennett stated, “Philanthropy and the practice of journalism are cultures now finding ways of collaboration that will set new support for media working hard to serve their communities." ? Pictured Julie Flandreau, associate editor of the SPIRIT Media Group, PNAF Executive Director Tanya Henderson and SPIRIT Media Group Publisher Paul Bennett. jeanne bennett, general manager at SPIRIT Media Group not pictured. #SPIRITMediaGroup #PNA #PAnewsmedia #PAnews #ChesterPA #DelawareCounty #WestPhilly #SWPhilly

The Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association is proud to honor Paula Knudsen Burke with the 2024 Benjamin Franklin Award for Excellence. ?? Throughout her career, Paula has positioned herself as an advocate for First Amendment rights and government transparency. She has held the role of investigative #reporter, #editor, #lobbyist, #MediaLaw attorney, #instructor, and #mentor. Paula is currently an attorney with the nonprofit Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press. Paula has litigated successful cases across Pennsylvania pro bono, defending the public’s access to government meetings and open records through Right-To-Know laws. She also dedicates her time to training journalists, government officials and the public on media law issues and the press’ critical role in democracy. Her commitment to a strong, free, independent press is unmatched. It is for these reasons that PNA is proud to recognize Paula Knudsen Burke for her outstanding service to the news media industry. Join us in congratulating her on this well deserved honor! To learn more about PNA’s Benjamin Franklin Award for Excellence, please visit https://lnkd.in/e9UT35hF #RTKL #PANewsMedia #PNA #Journalists #Democracy ?? PNA President & CEO William Cotter presents Paula Knudsen Burke with the 2024 Benjamin Franklin Award for Excellence.

Vernon L. Wise, Jr. passed away Thursday, Nov. 14 at the age of 95. Still active as a member of the Eagle Printing Company board of directors, his death was announced the same night he was honored as one of 100 inductees into the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association's Hall of Fame. Read more from the Butler Eagle here: https://lnkd.in/ehseHECy #PNA #HallOfFame #PNA100 #ButlerEagle

The Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Foundation proudly awarded the Butler Eagle a $20,000 grant during PNA’s 100th Anniversary Gala. The money will be used to help fund the Eagle’s “Civics and Civility” project. The #ButlerEagle was one of twelve participants in the inaugural PA Lab for Journalism Funding program provided by the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association and Local Media Association. ? Political discourse in America not only shapes public opinion but also behavior. In recent years, dialogue from political candidates and their supporters has become more vitriolic. In #Butler County, PA, a red-leaning northern suburb of blue-leaning Pittsburgh, the editorial staff of the Butler Eagle believed they had a unique perspective on the political divide and crafted a plan based on the return of civility in public discourse. In the aftermath of the assassination attempt of Republican presidential nominee and former president Donald Trump, in their own hometown, that idea took on an entirely new sense of urgency. ? Assignment Editor Tracy Leturgey (Geibel) shared, “As we launch “Civics and Civility,” a journalism project that we believe can bridge divides in Butler County, addressing a lack of civility and a misunderstanding of civics along the way, the PA Lab for Journalism Funding encouraged our team to envision how our newsroom could make an even greater impact through our journalism and how to make that work sustainable by seeking funding around our plans." ?? Tracy Leturgey (Geibel), assignment editor for the Butler Eagle and PNA Foundation Executive Director Tanya Henderson. Tammy Schuey

?? PFMA was honored to attend the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association (PNA) 100th Gala, celebrating a century of excellence in journalism and media advocacy. Strong media relationships are vital to PFMA’s mission of supporting Pennsylvania’s food industry. As the state’s food landscape requires both proactive and reactive media engagement, our partnership with PNA has been invaluable in helping us tell our members' stories, connect with the public, and elevate the important work we do. Here’s to 100 years of PNA success! #PFMA #PNA100 #FoodIndustry #MediaRelations

Last week, our own Kurt Jackson and Phil Curtolo attended Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association (PNA)'s 100th Anniversary Gala at the Hershey Country Club South. The event reflected on the impact of their members and leaders within local communities and commemorated the resilience within an industry marked by transformation. The event included the induction of 100 members to the PNA Hall of Fame to celebrate the positive impact these members make through personal, professional and financial contributions. Congratulations to PNA on 100 years and to all of the inductees! Special congratulations to former and current SCS customer inductees: Bill Lynett Bucks County Herald Wingert Caroline Steinman Nunan Ernie Schreiber Larry Perrotto Mike Donnelly Nickolas Monico Ralph Martin Ron Vodenichar And our other friends in attendance: Brad Bailey Brandon Eyerly Jennifer Bertetto Matt Miller Tammy Schuey William Southern

PA Publications like Pennon News (Lancaster County) and The Butler Eagle are #NowHiring. View listings like podcast reporter/producer, social media director and lifestyle editor on the PNA Job Bank: https://lnkd.in/eHu5rMU #PNA #JobBank #PAnewsmedia