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MMC publisher’s poems recorded by music duo

Sep. 2, 2021

"Tapestry of Love and Loss," a 2012 book of poems by Multi Media Channels CEO and publisher Patrick Wood, has been put to music and the album is now available on several streaming platforms, the company announced this week in a press release.

Park and Franklin, a singer-songwriter duo, composed original music to pair with 15 of Wood's 21 poems. The book was inspired by a trip to Spain, which led him to revisit some previously written poems.

NNA Foundation establishes Max Heath Postal Institute

Sep. 2, 2021

The National Newspaper Association Foundation has launched a new postal education program named after longtime NNA postal guru Max Heath, who died on July 28 at age 75.

The Max Heath Postal Institute will focus on educating newspapers and printers on the best practices within the U.S postal system. Memorial donations made to the NNA Foundation in Heath's honor will be dedicated to the postal training fund.

A national debt: Should government compensate for slavery and racism?

Sep. 2, 2021

Evanston, Illinois, is compensating victims of housing discrimination. Big questions remain about whether and how reparations should be handled.

Your Right to Know: Fee recovery is key to transparency

Sep. 2, 2021

Records requesters don't always get what they seek — even when they're entitled to documents under their state's public records law.

So, what makes the difference when it comes to compliance? The answer may surprise you, writes Christa Westerberg, an attorney at Pines Bach law firm in Madison and vice president of the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council in the latest "Your Right to Know" column.

In Wisconsin, some cuts to police predate calls for defunding

Sep. 1, 2021

In reviewing municipal spending, the Wisconsin Policy Forum found communities throughout the state have reduced police spending or staffing for reasons that may have had more to do with their finances than calls for reform.

Poll results indicate support for masks in schools

Sep. 1, 2021

Polco users and readers visiting WNA member websites from Aug. 19 to 31 were asked whether they supported mask requirements in schools. Out of 715 verified respondents, 61% said they believe masks should be required for all students, teachers and staff in schools this fall, while 27% said masks should be optional for all.

Poll questions are available through a WNA partnership with Polco aimed at helping newspapers better engage readers and access enhanced data and insights. WNA members who have signed up for an account can access their local version of the new question, as well as local poll results, on their dashboards. Those who have not signed up can do so here.

Foust: Lessons from a failed advertiser

Aug. 31, 2021

Advertising alone can't keep a business going. From the perspective of a sales rep, it can be a frustrating and disappointing reality.

In his latest "Ad-libs" column, veteran sales trainer John Foust shares several lessons that can be learned from failed advertising campaigns — all of which can make for more successful and beneficial sales relationships in the future.

Lakeshore trip reminds of Wisconsin’s natural beauty

Aug. 31, 2021

One of the best things about living in Wisconsin is traveling around our beautiful state and experiencing places and activities that are not far from home.

Former Sheboygan Press ad manager Victor Hoberg dies at 99

Aug. 30, 2021

Victor Hoberg, who worked nearly 50 years for The Sheboygan Press, died Thursday, Aug. 26, in Sheboygan. He was 99.

After graduating from Sheboygan North High School, Hoberg started working as a newspaper delivery driver for The Press. But just five months later, his career with the newspaper was interrupted when he enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II. In 1946, he returned to The Press, where he worked in the mailroom and delivered newspapers to carriers. He later became manager of the advertising services department, a role he held through his retirement in 1987.

Mitch Bliss, former Janesville Gazette editor, dies at 96

Aug. 30, 2021

H. Mitchell Bliss, who spent nearly 17 years as a part of The Janesville Gazette newsroom, died Thursday, Aug. 26, in Janesville. He was 96.

Bliss — no relation to the Bliss family that owned the newspaper — joined The Gazette in 1957 and served as a reporter until 1965, when he was named city editor. In 1983, after a five-year hiatus working in public relations for the State Bar of Wisconsin, he was named editor of the newspaper. It's a position he held until his retirement in 1989.