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Students, host newspapers sought for summer internship program
The Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation is accepting applications from students and member newspapers for consideration to participate in the 2018 WNAF Internship Program. Up to five interns will be placed at up to five WNA-member newspapers across the state during the summer of 2018. Schedules will vary based on the newspapers’ needs, but interns will earn…
WNA Foundation announces 2017 contest winners, Newspapers of the Year
MADISON — The Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation on Friday presented awards to winners of the 2017 Better Newspaper Contest at the Sheraton Madison Hotel during the organization’s annual convention. The 2017 Better Newspaper Contest included 2,819 entries from 119 newspapers. Eligible entries were published between Sept. 1, 2016, and Aug. 31, 2017. Entries were judged by members of the Iowa Newspaper…
WNA Foundation names five ‘Future Headliners’
Five rising stars working in the Wisconsin newspaper industry have been named “Future Headliners” by the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation. The recognition program – first launched in 2014 – honors emerging new leaders (age 30 and under) in the news media industry who display good character, leadership and professionalism not only at work, but in…
Deadline extended! Reserve your table for the 2018 WNA Career Fair
WNA members will have the opportunity to meet and interview aspiring young professionals on April 13 during the 2018 WNA Convention and Trade Show at the Sheraton Madison Hotel, 706 John Nolen Drive, in Madison. Employers are encouraged to reserve a table at the Career Fair, set to begin at 2 p.m on April 13. The Career Fair will follow…
Registration is open for the 2018 WNA Convention & Trade Show
The countdown is on for the WNA’s largest annual event! Online registration is open for the 2018 WNA Convention & Trade Show, which will be held April 12-13 at the Sheraton Madison Hotel near downtown Madison. See the full speaker lineup and the schedule at www.wnaconvention.com Need a place to stay? The WNA has a block…
Assembly approves bill allowing public notices for some free distribution papers
A bill that will make free distribution newspapers eligible to publish public notices in municipalities that do not have a paid distribution newspaper was approved Feb. 20 by the state Assembly. Assembly Bill 731, which was drafted with input from the Wisconsin Newspaper Association, was approved on a voice vote without discussion. Its companion bill…
WNA Foundation seeking nominations for Future Headliners program
Do you know a young news, advertising or marketing professional who’s making a difference in the newspaper industry? We want to recognize them and share their stories during the 2018 Wisconsin Newspaper Association Convention & Trade Show. The WNA Foundation is accepting nominations for the “Future Headliners” program, which will honor up to five young…
Assembly Bill 731 addresses public notices and free distribution newspapers
A Letter from WNA Executive Director Beth Bennett What Does AB 731 Do? For more than 200 years, Wisconsin’s newspapers have helped ensure that the state’s citizens are well informed through public notices. These notices serve as a critically important independent reporter between units of government and the taxpayers, as well as serving as the official notification vehicle for…
Reserve your UW Band tickets by Feb. 2
Each year, members of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association gather in Madison to attend the University of Wisconsin’s annual spring Varsity Band Concert. This long-standing tradition provides an opportunity for members to socialize with colleagues, friends and family, while enjoying a truly unique show. This year’s concert begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at the…
Support a cause from the WNA Foundation Giving Tree
The Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation works to promote quality journalism and a robust media industry. We know these efforts are important to you, too, and hope you’ll consider supporting them with a donation to the WNAF this charitable season, which we kicked off on #GivingTuesday. Here are some ways you can help: 1. Choose a…
