Philadelphia Media Holdings lays off 34 in advertising sales
Philadelphia Media Holdings L.L.C., which owns The Inquirer and Daily News, on Jan. 8 said it was laying off 34 employees in advertising sales. The Newspaper Guild of Greater Philadelphia said that represented about 12 percent of the department. The cutbacks came less than a week after PMH laid off 68 reporters, copy editors, photographers, and other newsroom employees.

City school district to appeal New Castle News decision
It appears the Pennsylvania Supreme Court rushed to judgment.

In reversing its decision, the court said last week it will accept the New Castle Area School District's petition for allowance of appeal involving a case with the New Castle News.

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'Brighter Pennsylvania': Open government is a priority!
A new legislature is in session. Now's the time to tell them how important transparency is.
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'Brighter Pennsylvania' editorial roundup
We appreciate all our members who have shown their support of "Brighter Pennsylvania" via editorials.

The Morning Call: Subverting the spirit of sunshine
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From the Hotline:
Why can’t I get information from the Department of Revenue about taxes paid by businesses?

PNA's legal team answers these questions.

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Use this link to visit the Headlines & Deadlines page which groups and archives Teri Henning's weekly 'From the Hotline' columns. 

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Times Leader Managing Editor Iseman out; Butkiewicz named interim
(Wilkes-Barre) Times Leader Managing Editor David Iseman, who also wrote a column published Fridays, no longer works at the newspaper. Joe Butkiewicz has been named interim managing editor.

Cascioli named ad director of Erie Times-News
Times Publishing Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Terry Cascioli to the position of advertising director for the Erie Times-News. Cascioli comes to the newspaper from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, where for the past five years he held several management positions, the most recent as display advertising director.

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Government Affairs Conference: What's Up At The Capitol These Days?
Jan. 31-Feb. 1, The Hilton Harrisburg and Towers
We've heard a lot about reform lately, haven't we? And yet we know the regular work has to get done, too. For our 2007 Government Affairs Conference, we've lined up reformers as well as policy experts.

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Journalist toolkits now on PNA Web site
Reporters and editors: Having trouble finding information? The PNA can help! PNA has created toolkits to make finding sources easier.

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PSU JobExpo.Comm(unications) career fair - State College
March 23, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., HUB's Alumni Hall
Penn State's top-notch advertising, public relations, film/video, journalism, media studies and telecommunications students are looking to meet you --recruiters from the Northeast's most highly respected ad agencies, public relations firms, newspapers, magazines, production companies, and broadcast and cable organizations.

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The 2007 NIE Week guide is now available!
The NIE Week guide is completely free from NAA thanks to a grant from Abitibi Consolidated. Newspapers may obtain additional sponsors. You may print the guide or post it on your Web site. NIE Week is officially March 5-9, 2007 but you may use the guide anytime. The focus of the guide, "Now I Get It!" is reading comprehension which is a key to doing well on many state and national tests. Make this part of the standard guides you offer to teachers year-round. To order by mail, send a request including all your contact information and circulation size to: Sandy Andrade, Coordinator; NAA Foundation; 4401 Wilson Blvd., Suite 900; Arlington, VA 22203.

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Internet leadership award nominations still being sought!
Thought it was too late to enter for the John Fisher Internet Vision Recognition Award? Think again! The deadline for this award, which recognizes leadership of Web site and Internet services and growth, has been extended to Jan. 29.

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Apply for your 2007 Pennsylvania Press Pass!
It's 2007, do you have your new Press Pass? All member media personnel including freelancers are eligible to apply for this personalized press credential.

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Jan. 18: Building Circulation and Our Futures - Harrisburg
Want to build circulation? No sweat! You just need the right tools. Learn how to build your sales toolbox.

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3 top publishers plan joint Web ad buys
Three major newspaper publishers, Gannett Co., McClatchy Co. and Tribune Co., are said to be considering a plan to allow clients to buy Web site advertising for all three companies in one deal, according to an article in The Wall Street Journal.

In recent years, newspaper publishers increasingly have lost advertising and subscription dollars to the Internet, sparking downsizing efforts and greater pressure from investors.

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