PNA Events
Each year, the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association provides conferences throughout the state for the various departments of our member newspaper companies. These conferences and events allow our members to gather for one to three days to expand their revenue-generating opportunities, management skills and industry knowledge through educational sessions, outstanding speakers and facilitators, networking and social events.
America East
The premiere news media industry trade show and technology conference is held each spring in Hershey. While more than 100 newspaper suppliers exhibit their products and services, a variety of cutting-edge educational sessions, seminars and user group meetings are held during three value-packed days.
April 8-10, 2013 - Hershey Lodge, Hershey, Pa.
More information about the America East Conference
PNA Annual Convention
Publishers, general managers and key staffers attend for two and a half days of educational opportunities, serious discussions and social gatherings. Industry leaders and expert speakers share valuable knowledge on the latest issues affecting revenue, staffing, management, growth and change.
November 7-9, 2012 - Hilton Scranton Hotel & Conference Center
Coordinators: For more information, contact Kristin Bleiler at kristinb@pa-news.org or (717) 703-3069.
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PNA Advertising Conference
Classified and retail advertising directors, managers and sales reps are encouraged to attend this annual conference, held in conjunction with IAMA. Revenue-generating ideas top the list of valuable topics addressed over two days as well as managers' roundtables, sales training and multi-media sales opportunities.
September 25-27, 2013 - Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Seven Springs, Pa.
View a recap of the 2012 PNA Advertising Conference.
PA Press Conference
This conference focuses on issues of importance to editors and reporters. Whether it's staying relevant in a changing media world, building readership, crafting stories, managing multi-media newsrooms, etc., there is something for everyone throughout two days. PSNE and PAPME co-sponsor this conference in conjunction with PWPA and SPJ.
May 17 & 18, 2013 - Hilton Harrisburg, Pa.
For in-depth coverage of the 2012 conference, visit the Student Online Reporter Project.
Carrier Golf Outing
The Pennsylvania Newspaper Association Foundation Carrier Golf Outing is a unique and fun opportunity for you to help benefit the annual Newspaper Carrier of the Year contest. Each year, the proceeds from this golf outing help support the contest, the awards luncheon and a special activity for winners in conjunction with the awards luncheon.
May 19, 2013 - Penn National Golf Course, Fayetteville, Pa.
PNA Winter Management Seminar
Each winter a group of publishers, general managers and owners gather in a tropical location to address their most pressing industry issues. Ideas are generated and solutions are found through facilitated sessions and activities.
January 26 - February 2, 2013 - The Bucaneer, St. Croix
PNA Foundation Auction
Held in conjunction with the annual publishers' convention, the Auction raises funds to assist the Foundation with its many services. Members bid on donated items during a fun and festive evening.
November 7, 2012 - Scranton, Pa.
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PNA Foundation Golf Outing
Each summer members tee off in Hershey to raise money for the PNA Foundation and its resources and training.
July 17, 2013 - Hershey, Pa.
Media Lawyers Conference
Each year, attorneys representing media companies gather to discuss the latest issues and cases involving media law, defamation, privacy, open records and the like. Continuing legal education credits are awarded in conjunction with the PA Bar Institute.