Thursday, July 22, 2010

StateNewslines Gets a Makeover


See it right now - visit www.statenewslines.com and select your state to start browsing the new site.


Lets look closer at the redesign:
  • Sleek Look and Easy Navigation
    The new site allows for easier navigation and simplified browsing features.  Three drop down menus allow users to switch states, change dates, and filter for publications.
  • Improved Search
    The search function is more easily accessible with a new location at the top right of every navigational page throughout StateNewslines.
  • Share to Facebook and Twitter
    The new sharing feature allows users to share their favorite news headlines directly to Facebook and Twitter by simply hovering over a headline, and then clicking the appropriate share button.
Check the new site out, share it with your friends, and spread the love around. And be sure to let us know what you think of the redesign!

Friday, July 9, 2010

It's That Time Again... Big Publication Update!

We've added a whole lot of new publications to StateNewslines recently.  Arizona and Connecticut got particularly large updates. We've listed some of the publications included in this update. Check it out!

Arizona
Inside Tucson Business - http://www.azbiz.com/
Payson Roundup - http://www.paysonroundup.com/
The Arizona Range News - http://www.willcoxrangenews.com/
San Pedro Valley News-Sun - http://www.bensonnews-sun.com/
The Coolidge Examiner - http://www.trivalleycentral.com/coolidge_examiner/front/
Lake Powell Chronicle - http://www.lakepowellchronicle.com/
The Douglas Dispatch - http://www.douglasdispatch.com/
The Camp Verde Journal - http://www.journalaz.com/News/Camp-Verde-News/
Florence Reminder / Blade-Tribune - http://www.trivalleycentral.com/florence_reminder_blade_tribune/front/
Eloy Enterprise - http://www.trivalleycentral.com/eloy_enterprise/front/
Arizona City Independent - http://www.trivalleycentral.com/arizona_city_independent/front/



Connecticut
Hartford Advocate - http://www.hartfordadvocate.com/
The New Haven Advocate - http://www.newhavenadvocate.com/
Fairfield Weekly - http://www.fairfieldweekly.com/
Record-Journal - http://www.myrecordjournal.com/
The Plainville Citizen - http://plainville.ctcitizens.com/
Amity Observer - http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/amityobserver/news.html
The Dolphin - http://www.dolphin-news.com/
Middletown Press - http://www.middletownpress.com/
The Ridgefield Press - http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/theridgefieldpress/news.html
The Cheshire Herald - http://www.cheshireherald.com/



Head over to www.statenewslines.com to see all the latest headlines from these publications and more.

Thursday, June 10, 2010

News Release: StateNewslines iPhone Apps Now Available for All 50 States

StateNewslines Announces Free iPhone Apps To Browse Local News Headlines

StateNewslines iPhone Apps Are Now Available for All 50 States Including Washington, D.C.

Charleston, WV (
PRWEB) June 10, 2010 -- StateNewslines announces that it's apps for iPhone and iPod Touch are now available in the iTunes App Store. StateNewslines' apps allow users to see up-to-date local news headlines from their state's local newspapers, television and radio stations, magazines, college websites and more. StateNewslines helps mobile professionals save time by quickly finding local articles of interest; at the same time adding value to publishers by delivering incremental readership and traffic to their websites.

Mobile professionals are consuming more news and information via their mobile device than ever. This new demand for information on the go, anyplace, anytime has changed the need of publishers to connect with their readers in new ways. StateNewslines is a value-added partner to news organizations, using its index of headlines/links to local news articles to help desktop and mobile users easily find and get to local news content they want to see.

Searching Apple's iTunes App Store for 'statenewslines' lets a user choose the right free app for their state. There are many news apps on the iPhone already - but StateNewslines 50 state-based apps are remarkably different in their exclusive focus on helping readers see much more state, local and community news.

Like most iPhone apps, selecting a headline takes readers to the publisher's website where they can read or share the article. StateNewslines is always up-to-date and helps busy professionals save time by helping them quickly find articles of interest in their state. Publishers enjoy the benefit of attracting additional mobile readers to their website.

StateNewslines indexes public local news headlines and links to articles from more than 8,000 news and media publishers in the U.S and provides a one-page view of news in any state. Readers can personalize the service to see headlines and links to articles from their favorite news publishers, much like the personal pages on iGoogle or MyYahoo! - with the distinction of having a much greater focus on local and community news.

The apps contain the same functionality as the website (
www.statenewslines.com). The new iPhone application features for each state include:
  • Local News and Local Sports - Browse business/professional news headlines or enjoy the sports news coverage, including college teams.
  • Press Releases - News releases from each major wire service are indexed and organized, so users can easily see the major announcements being made.
  • State Politics - See news headlines by or about elected officials in a specific state (Governors, Senators and representatives).
  • National Headlines - The latest headlines and links to stories from the biggest and best publishers.
  • Two Ways to View - Control the view of news headlines either by time (most recently published) or by type publisher (daily papers, weeklies, television, college, etc).
  • Single Login - The free account on StateNewslines website allows users to search and personalize their own news page; enabling complete access in all of the iPhone apps.
About StateNewslines

StateNewslines is a nationwide community news network and indexes local news headlines in all 50 states. StateNewslines serves readers and publishers by indexing local news headlines and links to articles from more than 8,000 news sources; providing desktop and mobile services to readers helping them quickly find local news articles of interest; and driving valuable readership and traffic to local news publishers.

For more information, visit
www.StateNewslines.com or call 304/345-3033.

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http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/06/prweb4114574.htm

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

It's a Publication Update!

We never sleep. Well some of us don't. We've got a lot of new publications on the site, so saddle up and head on over to StateNewslines to get your read on.

TN
Union City Daily Messenger
The Lebanon Democrat
Shelbyville Times-Gazette

The Newport Plain Talk
Dyersburg State Gazette
The Mountain View


VA
The Roanoker
WJPR TV


PA
Laurel Mountain Post Magazine
Pocono Business Journal
Morrisons Cove Herald
The Shippensburg News-Chronicle
Corry Journal
WBRE TV
WOLF TV


OH
The Press
Northwest Signal
North Ridgeville Press
The Bluffton News
The Press-News
New Concord Leader
Byesville Village Reporter
WUPW TV

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

... And Still, More Apps!

The good times continue to roll with more StateNewslines apps popping up in the iTunes App Store. Here's what state apps are new in the store today:

All of the StateNewslines iPhone apps are free, and allow you to use the same login as the main StateNewslines website on your computer. The apps function the same way as the site in that they let you quickly browse headlines from tons of newspapers, TV/radio stations, and magazines in your state.

Download the app for your state, check it out, and let us know what you think.

Oh, and tell your friends!

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Lots of New iPhone Apps Now Available

Pretty awesome stuff today-- Apple just approved a bunch of new StateNewslines apps and they're trickling into the App Store as we speak. These apps are all free and give you access to the latest headlines from statewide publications.

Here's what's live in the App Store right now:
There has been a great response to our initial app offerings in the store, but we want to hear from more of you! Download the app for your state, review it on the App Store store, and share it with your friends!

We will have many more apps appearing in the store within the next few days. Keep your eyes peeled...

Friday, May 14, 2010

Consumer Driven Results



The power of consumers has changed dramatically over the past 10 years.  Now, companies stay more in-touch with their buyers and provide better products as an outcome of listening to their concerns.  

As the saying goes, we are more apt to complain than to compliment.  How many of us have pulled in a drive-thru restaurant, ordered a sandwich, get to work, then realize they didn't put cheese on your sandwich?  Most of the time you eat it anyways and on occasion you call the number on the bottom of your receipt to complain (depending on what kind of day you're having) - and expect something in return.  

Your feedback is recorded and used to identify specific problems throughout the company that need attention.  Companies gauge a component of their success off the feedback they receive from consumer complaints and compliments.  

So, consumers have more power than ever!  We talk about products and services on blogs, through Facebook, Twitter and other social media - and expect companies to pay attention.  And why wouldn't they - they can find out what problems they solve for their buyers (ones they never thought of): how they use the product; its functionality; and what features they do or don't like - are a few.

To make my point full circle, journalists and publishers now use social media as a resource for story lines and creating consumer-driven articles.  If companies are smart, they will know about  and respond to social media concerns, so that when a controversial headline is ran about their company they know about it before hand.

It is the conversations through social media that can make or break your business - literally overnight.  Are you aware of what is being said about your company?

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Big NY Publication Update

A special one today for all of you New Yorkers. New York is a big state with a lot of publications. It deserves a big update. This is that update.

The Ogdensburg Journal
Central New York Business Journal
Community News
Daily Freeman
Daily News
Farmingdale Observer
Floral Park Dispatch
Garden City Life
Gay City News
Glen Cove Record Pilot
Hicksville Illustrated News
Levittown Tribune
Manhasset Press
Massapequan Observer
Mid Hudson Times
Mineola American
New Hyde Park Illustrated
Oneida Daily Dispatch
Oyster Bay Enterprise Pilot
Plainview Old Bethpage Herald
Port Washington News
Putnam County Courier
Queens Ledger
Queens Tribune
Register-Star
Rochester Business Journal
Rome Observer
Syosset-Jericho Tribune
The East Hampton Star
The Millerton News
The Roslyn News
The Valley News
The Westbury Times
Three Village Times
Times of Wayne County
Wallkill Valley Times
Great Neck Record
Southhampton Press
WUTR TV
Amherst Bee
Clarence Bee
Ken-Ton Bee
Lancaster Bee
Depew Bee
Cheektowaga Bee
West Seneca Bee
Orchard Park Bee
East Aurora Bee

Head over to www.statenewslines.com and dig in. You've got a lot of reading to do.

Friday, May 7, 2010

Created or Evolved: Your Corporate Culture

create [kree-eyt]: to cause to come into being, as something unique that would not naturally evolve or that is not made by ordinary processes.

evolve [ih-volv]: to come forth gradually into being; develop; undergo evolution


So, is our culture created of evolved? Some tend to define culture or tradition as any behavior that is learned by observing or interacting with others, not just in humans. In simple terms, it's "how things are done around here". Let's take a look at your corporate culture.

Do you think your culture was created? Who came up with the flexibility in your schedule, the dress code, 'appropriate-deemed' employee interaction, the use of your office space, defining a creative thinking atmosphere, community interaction, etc.? Why is it easier for smaller companies to allow for more flexibility than large? Is it because the thinking is that one person will fall through the cracks and take advantage of the system? What happens to the culture when there's a change in senior staff members?

Whatever questions you ask yourself in trying to understand your corporate culture, just remember - it works and you're part of it! Most often, it is the smaller companies that have more flexibility and 'laid-back' atmosphere but the larger ones that succeed have a huge impact on their industry. Within your company, just remember - together you are aspiring for the same goals and missions with the same respective values. That's what makes your culture work.

When I began at StateNewslines just six short months ago, I was intrigued with the corporate culture. I heard one team member say that "if you are not the best at what you do, then you shouldn't be here." Those words resonate with me still today and I believe that our small team of six accomplishes more than most other companies on a daily basis.

We strive to be the best - each of us in our own respect. And so should you!




Wednesday, May 5, 2010

StateNewsWire Local News Release Service Beta Available

We're launching a new service (StateNewsWire) to let you send out press/news releases to local or statewide media outlets.

Now it's easy to share and email a professional-looking news release to a current list of statewide or local media outlets.  Local news is so important and we hope we've created a great new way to share your story with the news media in your state. Consider being part of the beta test and get some free press!

We're opening it up today for a private beta test - I thought you would like to know. Here is the survey link to be considered for the StateNewsWire State/Local News Release service beta test.
Details: We're providing one month service (up to 2 statewide/local news releases) for you to test out the service. The service will be online shortly and we will contact you with more details.

This will bring down the cost of sending out a statewide or local news release to as little as $2 to $12 bucks. We've had a fantastic response to the offering from those that have previewed it and expect it to really be a game-changing service for the PR community nationwide.

We'd love to hear your feedback - thanks!