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SUMMARY:2025 PNA 100th Anniversary Gala Recap
DESCRIPTION:The Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association hosted current and former news media leaders at a celebration of its 100th anniversary year. The event\, held Thursday\, Nov. 13 at the Hershey Country Club\, brought industry executives\, emerging leaders and other luminaries together to reflect on the past while embracing the future of journalism. \nFestivities began at 4:30 p.m. with an exclusive VIP reception for PNA Hall of Fame members and 2025 inductees\, followed by the main reception at 5:30 p.m. A silent auction and 50/50 raffle was open to attendees with all proceeds benefiting the PNA Foundation. The auction and raffle raised $10\,000. \nNancy Lane\, CEO emeritus of Local Media Association and Local Media Foundation\, was the evening’s keynote speaker. She spoke about her early days as a publisher at Pennsylvania newspapers\, the challenges faced by the press today and the seven pillars of journalism sustainability. \nFive awards\, including three inaugural honors\, were presented to individuals whose achievements reflect positively on the state’s news media industry: \n· Lifetime Achievement Award – G. Ogden Nutting \n· Benjamin Franklin Award for Excellence – Sharon Sorg \n· News Media Industry Emerging Leader of the Year Award – Tammy Schuey (new in 2025) \n· News Media Industry Executive of the Year Award – Christopher Baxter (new in 2025) \n· News Media Industry Innovator of the Year Award – Brendan Ricciardi (new in 2025) \n  \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \n  \nPNA also inducted 25 new members into its Hall of Fame\, recognizing individuals who have provided outstanding and distinguished service to the news media industry in the Pennsylvania: \n· Rep. Ryan Bizzarro – 2024 Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Advocate of the Year \n· David Boardman – Temple University Klein College of Media and Communications \n· Ed Condra – Media News Group \n· Mark Contreras – Calkins Media CEO Emeritus \n· Ruth Eddy – The Sentinel\, Lewistown \n· Terry Egger – The Philadelphia Inquirer \n· Brandon Eyerly – Press Enterprise\, Bloomsburg \n· Marta Gouger – The Times News\, Lehighton \n· Joe Guty – Dillsburg Banner \n· Larry Holeva – Media News Group \n· Nancy Lane – Local Media Association CEO Emeritus \n· Tom Lisi – LNP Media Group\, Inc. \n· Joe Lawrence – Trib Total Media\, Tarentum \n· Kelly Luvison – Gettysburg Times \n· Chip Minemyer – The Tribune-Democrat\, Johnstown \n· Tom Murse – LNP Media Group\, Inc. \n· Joseph Piccirillo – The Ridgway Record \n· Jim Sachetti – Press Enterprise\, Bloomsburg \n· Dan Slep – Altoona Mirror \n· Joe Soprano – The Times-Leader\, Wilkes-Barre \n· Sharon Sorg – CNHI \n· Lee Templeton – Trib Total Media\, Tarentum \n· Charlie Thompson – PennLive/The Patriot-News \n· Robert Lee Vann – New Pittsburgh Courier \n· Stan Wischnowski – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette \n  \nHall of Fame inductee Joseph Piccirillo delivered a special address\, reflecting on his 67 years of service in the news media industry. He currently works three days a week at The Ridgway Record. \n  \nPNA President and CEO Bill Cotter spoke to the spirit of the evening and the significance of the milestone. \n  \n“Closing our 100th anniversary celebration with such an inspiring gala was a powerful reminder of who we are as an association and what we stand for\,” Cotter said. “This year allowed us to honor a century of journalism\, advocacy and service\, while celebrating the people who continue to lead this industry with courage and innovation. \n  \nThe energy in that room reflected not only our rich history\, but also the unwavering commitment of our members to informing communities and strengthening our democracy. I am deeply grateful for the partnership and trust that have sustained PNA for a hundred years. As we look ahead\, we carry forward the same passion and purpose that brought us here\, ready to embrace new challenges and new opportunities together.” \n  \nLearn more about PNA’s 100th Anniversary and how we’re celebrating throughout 2025.
URL:https://panewsmedia.org/event/pna-100th-anniversary-gala-2/
LOCATION:Hershey Country Club\, 1000 E. Derry Rd.\, Hershey\, Pennsylvania\, 17033
CATEGORIES:PNA Events
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SUMMARY:PNA Foundation Silent Auction & Raffle
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, Nov. 13\, during the PNA 100th Anniversary Gala reception\, attendees can bid on a variety of items during a silent auction benefiting the PNA Foundation. All contributions and support will help us benefit the sustainability of local news through philanthropy and fundraising\, training and recognition of professional and student journalists. \nView the list of generously donated items and 50/50 raffle ticket purchasing options. \nDonations now being accepted!  Donate a stay at a vacation home\, tickets to a pro sports game\, an autographed book\, a framed print or a case of local wine\, all for a good cause. Items with value of $100 or more appreciated. \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \nLearn more about PNA’s 100th Anniversary and how we’re planning to celebrate.
URL:https://panewsmedia.org/event/pna-foundation-silent-auction/
LOCATION:Hershey Country Club\, 1000 E. Derry Rd.\, Hershey\, Pennsylvania\, 17033
CATEGORIES:Contests and Awards,PNA Events
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SUMMARY:PNA Annual General Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars and plan to attend or participate in the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association’s Annual General Membership Meeting\, scheduled to begin at noon on Friday\, Nov. 14\, in person at the PNA Offices\, 4000 Crums Mill Rd.\, Ste. 101\, Harrisburg\, or virtually via Zoom. Confirmations will be sent a few days prior to the meeting.  \nUNDER CONSTRUCTION – CHECK BACK SOON:  View the meeting documents. Documents included are the agenda for this meeting\, minutes from last year’s General Membership Meeting\, PNA Membership Report\, Resolutions\, Slate of Officers and Directors\, PNA Bylaws and Memorial Tribute. \nAll PNA members are encouraged to attend.  \nPlease register by 5 p.m. on Wednesday\, Nov. 12.  \nA confirmation with Zoom details will be sent the evening of Nov. 12.  \nREGISTER NOW!
URL:https://panewsmedia.org/event/pna-annual-general-membership-meeting/
LOCATION:The Hotel Hershey\, 100 Hotel Rd.\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:PNA Events
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SUMMARY:Belonging & Beyond - Part II
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a complimentary two-part virtual training series\, Belonging & Beyond. The objective of this training is to help individuals improve a sense of belonging in their workplace.  The dates of these can’t miss virtual sessions are: \n\nMonday\, Oct. 20 (noon to 1 p.m.) and\nMonday\, Nov. 17 (noon to 1 p.m.)\n\nBelonging & Beyond is an original program created & delivered by Una Martone\, President & CEO of Leadership Harrisburg Area and Joseph Robinson\, Jr.\, Board President\, Martin Luther King\, Jr. Leadership Development Institute. \nBelonging & Beyond will be delivered in two 1-hour sessions focusing on Defining the Characteristics of High Performing Teams; Exploring Cultural Belonging & the Barriers to Achieving It; Understanding Bias; and Implementing Cultural Change – from your seat in the organization. Belonging & Beyond provides a statistical foundation and solid research supporting the dynamic content. \nThe training is interactive and invites everyone’s input and participation. To engage open dialogue and participation\, these sessions will NOT be recorded.  \nA confirmation email with Zoom login details will be sent a few days prior to each session. \nRegister now!
URL:https://panewsmedia.org/event/belonging-beyond-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Foundation Events,PNA Events,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T110000
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SUMMARY:Make It Free Partners Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Solve the most pervasive digital publishing problem​\nNow you can monetize the 90%+ consumers currently being turned away at your paywall. \nImmediate publisher benefits:\n\nMASSIVE new net revenue stream\, no cost outlay.\nDramatically increase ad insertion impressions.\nIncrease positive\, potential new subscriber engagement.\nWorks with your current paywall.\nIncrease your bottom-line net profits\, nothing taken away!\n\nHear more about this opportunity by joining us for this complimentary webinar on Tuesday\, Nov. 25 at 11 a.m. \nLearn more about Make It Free Partners. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://panewsmedia.org/event/make-it-free-partners-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Industry,PNA Events
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