October 8th marks the beginning of  ‘Local Newspaper Week’. Local Newspaper Week is a new initiative created by NNI Local & Regional and the RNPAI to promote one of the ‘lifebloods’ of communities around the country – the local newspaper.

Amongst other activities, Local Newspaper Week (LNW) will feature a symposium in DCU; a full-length programme on RTE, which will be broadcast on October 8th; and a special supplement. A comprehensive marketing plan will include advertising and will be supported by our media partner, Newstalk. Meanwhile, local newspapers throughout Ireland will celebrate the week with their own in-house activities.

All of these great events and activities will encourage advertisers and consumers to continue supporting local newspapers. So, from October 8th make sure to pick up your local newspaper!

For further information contact Enda Buckley: ebuckley@cullencommunications.ie

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