There is still time to enter NYNPA's awards competition
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NYNPA is currently accepting entries for its 2015 Awards for Excellence competition, which recognizes journalistic excellence among the association's member newspapers.
The deadline to submit entries is Friday, March 18, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.
As previously announced, the 2015 competition features several changes, including five new categories and the adjustment of the contest's circulation classes.
If you have questions about the competition, please contact Don Ferlazzo at (518) 449-1667 ext. 700 or dferlazzo@nynpa.com.
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Journal Media Group Shareholders OK Gannett Sale
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 Shareholders of Milwaukee-based Journal Media Group on Tuesday approved the company's $280 million sale to Gannett, the publishing company that owns USA TODAY and media businesses in 92 local markets. More than 92% of the shares voted at a special meeting of shareholders were in favor of the transaction, representing more than 71% of all outstanding shares, Journal Media Group said.
The merger remains subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval, the company said. The transaction, announced in October, is expected to close this month.
The deal calls for Journal Media Group shareholders to receive $12 in cash for each share of the company they own. The total payment represents a 45% premium from the $8.30-a-share closing price for the company's shares just before the transaction was made public.
"Today's vote is an important step toward enabling our portfolio of local media brands to better navigate the transformation of our industry and continue to serve readers and advertisers with quality content, products and services," said Tim Stautberg, president and CEO of Journal Media Group. "We look forward to joining Gannett's USA TODAY Network with a commitment to strengthening lives and communities." More
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Batavia Daily News gets honorable mention in E&P's 10 Newspapers That Do it Right 2016
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When we put out the call for nominations for our annual 10 Newspapers That Do It Right feature, we asked newspapers to send us their best ideas; in particular, we asked, "What was your most notable idea/project that helped the company find success?"
As you read through this year's 10 newspapers and our list of honorable mentions, you will find plenty stories of success. Their ideas are diverse and inspirational: video and podcasting, niche websites, new print products, events, and more. What we hope is that their projects will add fuel to this industry that continues to press on.  The 10 Newspapers range in size from the Baltimore Sun, Circulation: 253,333 Sunday; 132,414 daily to the C-VILLE Weekly in Charlottesville, Va. with a weekly circulation total of 23,000. Here's the excerpt highlighting the Daily News' success: In 2015, the Batavia Daily News pledged to "Do More, Do It Better, and Do It All...Faster!" The paper switched over to a new CMS and ad production system, changed the design of the print edition and website, and switched from an afternoon paper to a morning paper. As a result, the paper saw a 30.1 percent increase YOY in ROP sales, 67.8 increased in digital sales YOY, and overall expense lowered 4.9 percent, while overall profit increased YOY of 319.2 percent. Click here to read the complete story.
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PNRC Files Comments Opposing EPA Proposal to Eliminate Public Notices in Newspapers
From Press Release
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On Monday, February 29, The Public Notice Resource Center (PNRC) filed comments urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
not to deprive the public of newspaper notices relating to the approval of
permits under the Clean Air Act (CAA). EPA is considering notifying the
public about CAA permits only on a government website.
PNRC was joined in the comments by the 43 other organizations representing newspapers and journalists.
On Dec. 29, EPA announced its intention to reduce the public notice it
currently provides in connection with most CAA actions by eliminating the requirement that the notices run in local newspapers near the potential sources of pollution EPA is planning to approve.
"If EPA moves forward with this proposal, it will increase the likelihood
that the people who stand to feel the greatest impact from its decisions
will be left in the dark until it's too late," said Bradley L. Thompson II,
president of PNRC. "The Agency's determination to inform citizens about its plans by posting notices in obscure corners of its website isn't
sufficiently transparent. It is especially unfortunate when pollsters tell
us people are suspicious of Washington. Keeping these notices local in
places where readers will find them is a good way to combat public
cynicism."
PNRC's comments note that EPA based its proposal on the mistaken assumption that citizens affirmatively seek public notices and will regularly visit its website to learn about its plans. PNRC also notes that for over 200 years lawmakers have required public notices to be published in newspapers because they offer the best opportunity to reach local, civically engaged readers who are most likely to have a personal interest in the plans and activities described in the notices.
PNRC is a nonprofit organization that provides research and public education materials on the use of public notice in newspapers. It is supported by contributions from newspaper organizations throughout the U.S., including members of the American Court and Commercial Newspapers and most state press associations.
The New York News Publishers Association is one of the organizations to join PNRC's comments.
For a copy of PNRC's comments, click this link to download the document.
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In a New York Minute is the weekly electronic newsletter of NYNPA, providing you with member news, money-saving and money-generating ideas, and upcoming events. If you would like to contribute to this newsletter please reply to this e-mail or contact mmiller@nynpa.com. For more on NYNPA please visit us on the web at www.nynpa.com.
Mary Miller Education Services Director
New York News Publishers Association
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Sunshine Week Content
Includes a Free NIE
4 x 10 feature, editorials and an original multi-page Bob the Squirrel cartoon
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This month's feature highlights the importance of
Sunshine Week which is a national initiative to promote a dialogue about the importance of open government and freedom of information. Participants include news media, civic groups, libraries, nonprofits, schools and others interested in the public's right to know.
Anyone who would like to share his or her editorial on the significance of Sunshine Week is encouraged to email a copy to Mary Miller at mmiller@nynpa.com
Contact Mary Miller at mmiller@nynpa.com or call 518-449-1667 x 701 for a high resolution copy of this feature.
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