Pennsylvania News Media Association

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During the PNA Advertising Conference, the PNA Foundation Advertising Contest winners and Newspaper Hero of the Year honorees will be recognized at an awards luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 17.

Scholarship recipients of the 2026 John G. Leeser, Jr. Scholarship Awards will also be invited to attend, making this a special opportunity to celebrate both industry achievement and the next generation of news media professionals.

Learn more and register today: https://panewsmedia.org/event/2026-pna-advertising-conference/

PNA Director of Marketing and Membership Jane Hungarter and Director of Government Affairs Jan Murphy recently met with Butler Eagle Publisher Tammy Schuey, Vice President of Advertising Keith Graham, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Community Impact Jill Zoria, Newsroom Assignment Editor Tracy Leturgey, and interns Dominic Frye and Andrew Woods.

Together, the group discussed local journalism initiatives, innovative revenue opportunities and the Foundation's summer internship program.

Connect with the Butler Eagle: https://www.butlereagle.com/

📸 From left, seated, Dominic Frye, Tammy Schuey and Andrew Woods, standing, Tracy Leturgey, Jill Zoria and Keith Graham of The Butler Eagle.

📣 PNA members: Make sure your opportunities for students are included in our guides, which we share with students throughout the year to highlight outstanding programs and career pathways in journalism!

Learn more about…

➡️ Journalism scholarships for students: https://panewsmedia.org/for-students/student-journalism-scholarships/

➡️ The PA Newsroom Internship Program: https://panewsmedia.org/news-media-internships/

Journalism Scholarships for Students - Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Journalism Scholarships for Students We are pleased to share this directory of journalism scholarships available to students through PNA‑member news organizations and affiliate partners. Each listing includes key details about […]

The Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Foundation takes great pride in its summer interns and values staying up to date on their work, progress and professional growth. Recently, PNA Director of Marketing and Membership Jane Hungarter and Director of Government Affairs Jan Murphy met with Butler Eagle interns Dominic Frye and Andrew Woods.

Frye and Woods described the hands-on experience they have gained this summer. Frye highlighted his video and social media coverage of the Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival, which celebrates Butler County as the birthplace of the Jeep.

Woods discussed his reporting on Butler County's America250 celebration, including a story examining the region's industrial past and future.

Both interns said their classroom education provided a strong foundation, but working alongside experienced journalists has been the most valuable part of their professional development.

"It's been a really good stepping stone," Frye said.

"I'm becoming a true journalist here," Woods added.

Learn more with these links:

https://www.instagram.com/reels/DZdL2k9hiWe/

https://www.butlereagle.com/20260703/butler-countys-part-in-american-history-and-its-future/

📸 From left, interns Dominic Frye and Andrew Woods of The Butler Eagle.

📢 The PNA Advertising Conference is heading back to State College! Join media professionals from across Pennsylvania Sept. 16–18 for three days of networking, fresh ideas and industry insights, with support from the Pennsylvania Advertising Managers Association.

🏨 Planning to stay overnight? Don't wait… the special conference hotel rate expires Aug. 17. Secure your room and register today!

https://panewsmedia.org/event/2026-pna-advertising-conference/

PNA Director of Marketing and Membership Jane Hungarter and Director of Government Affairs Jan Murphy recently met with The Meadville Tribune Publisher Devon Stout and Advertising Director Marka Sonoga.

They discussed the newspaper's robust lineup of special sections, including its Restaurant Guide and Crawford County Guide to Services Directory, as well as plans to expand this year's fall high school sports magazine to reflect the newspaper's growing coverage area.

Stout also shared information about Meadville's PennDOT Road Sign Sculpture Garden and mural wall, a unique public art project that welcomes visitors entering the city.

Learn more at https://paroute6.com/art-culture/penndot-road-sign-sculpture-garden/

📸 From left, Marka Sonoga and Devon Stout of The Meadville Tribune.

📸 Amara Geffen, Allegheny College art professor, and her students worked with PennDOT to transform old road signs into sculptures in Meadville.

Congratulations to the Butler Eagle on launching its Vertical Stories Initiative with the support of a PNA Foundation $1,500 grant! 📲💰

The funding will provide reporters with the tools and training needed to create mobile-first vertical video content for platforms including , and , helping the newsroom connect with audiences through innovative storytelling.

The PNA Foundation is proud to support projects that strengthen local journalism and encourage news organizations to reach readers in new and meaningful ways.

📸 From left, Alter Eagle Host and Producer Laura Crago, Butler Eagle Photojournalist Matthew Brown, and Managing Editor Tracy Leturgey (Geibel) pose together in the studio.

Earlier this week, PNA Director of Marketing and Membership Jane Hungarter and Director of Government Affairs Jan Murphy met with GoErie.com | Erie Times-News Editor Matt Martin, Managing Editor Tony Battaglia and Opinion and Engagement Coordinator Lisa Thompson Sayers.

The newspaper is hosting PNA Foundation-sponsored intern Joshua Imhof this summer.

Imhof was assigned to produce a place-based storytelling series about Erie's Lower East Bayfront, an underrepresented neighborhood separated from the city's more prominent Bayfront and East Side areas.

The project required him to build relationships and earn the trust of residents through persistence and countless conversations. The first installment of the six-part series is scheduled to be published next week.

Stay tuned: https://www.goerie.com/

📸 From left, Lisa Thompson Sayers, Tony Battaglia and Matt Martin of the Erie Times-News.

📣 This just in: Congratulations to PennLive.com/The Patriot-News (Harrisburg) and TheBurg (Harrisburg) for capturing first-place News Organization of the Year honors! 🏆 🌟

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and The Chestnut Hill Local are recognized with second-place awards. 🥈

Winners were determined by points awarded and accumulated through the Keystone Media Awards and the Advertising Contest as well as several special awards, across all categories and divisions.

Awards will be presented on Oct. 8, in conjunction with the Keystone Media Awards Luncheon in Harrisburg.

Learn more at https://panewsmedia.org/contests-and-awards/news-organization-of-the-year-noy/

News Organization of the Year (NOY) - Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Award Details Since 1990, the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association (PNA) Foundation’s News Organization of the Year Contest, formerly known as the Newspaper of the Year Contest, has given Pennsylvania news media companies […]

Don't miss the annual PNA Advertising Conference, supported by the Pennsylvania Advertising Managers Association, Sept. 16–18!

If you're planning to stay overnight, be sure to reserve your hotel room by Aug. 17 to receive the special conference rate.

We look forward to seeing you there!

https://panewsmedia.org/event/2026-pna-advertising-conference/