Wyoming County Press Examiner

What Wyoming County Press Examiner does

Wyoming County Examiner, formerly known as Wyoming County Press Examiner, is a weekly local newspaper serving Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, headquartered at 16 East Tioga St. in Tunkhannock. Founded in 1977 and operating with 11-50 employees, the publication covers local news, government, schools, sports, obituaries, community events, weather, and public notices for residents of Tunkhannock, Factoryville, and other Wyoming County municipalities. It is part of the MediaNews Group regional network, sharing infrastructure and content reach with sister titles including The Times-Tribune, The Citizens' Voice, Standard-Speaker, and Republican Herald.

The product offering is built on a standard news website CMS at wcexaminer.com with a tiered subscription model. Standard Digital and Premium Digital subscriptions provide unlimited local journalism, daily e-Edition access (powered by Pagesuite), email newsletters, the Reader Rewards program, and curated state/national/international news. The Premium tier adds an ad-free experience, network-wide access across MediaNews Group local titles, and account sharing for up to 4 family members. Additional products include obituaries, classifieds and public notices (via ClassAds Vdata), sponsored/branded content (via Brandpoint), Trinity Audio article playback, and free crosswords and games. Print subscriptions remain available and include digital access. Technology integrations consist entirely of third-party services: Trinity Audio for TTS, AccuWeather for local weather, Brandpoint for sponsored content, Newspapers.com for archives, ClassAds Vdata for classifieds, and Pagesuite for e-Edition rendering.

The business model combines recurring subscription revenue (digital and print), local display advertising, classifieds and government public-notice fees, and branded/sponsored content monetization. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, relying on the website, email newsletters, organic social sharing (Facebook, X), SEO for local news keywords, and community event coverage to drive subscriptions. Customer concentration is essentially single-geography: the entire reader base and advertising pool sits within Wyoming County, with no diversification across markets, segments, or enterprise customers visible in the source data.

Name

Wyoming County Press Examiner

Legal name

Wyoming County Examiner

Website

https://wcexaminer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wyoming County Examiner is a weekly local newspaper serving Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, providing digital and print subscriptions, advertising, classifieds, and public notices to local residents across Tunkhannock and surrounding municipalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Newspaper Publishing

NAICS

Newspaper Publishers (513110)

SIC

Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711)

akta.pro primary industry

Local & Regional Newspapers (Print & Digital) (MPAJADAB)

Keywords

• Local newspaper publishing
• Digital news subscriptions
• Community news coverage
• Obituary listings
• Classified advertising

Headquarters

HQ city

Tunkhannock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Digital Subscriptions: Standard Digital and Premium Digital subscription tiers providing unlimited access to website content, e-Edition, newsletters, and subscriber-only content. Premium tier includes ad-free experience and network-wide access.
2. Print Subscriptions: Traditional newspaper delivery subscription, includes digital access as part of the subscription package.
3. Advertising: Display advertising from local businesses featured on the website and in the print edition. Advertisers are primarily local businesses providing shopping information, deals, and new products.
4. Classifieds and Public Notices: Revenue from classified advertisements and public notices published in the newspaper and online.
5. Branded Content: Sponsored and branded content partnerships through Brandpoint and other content marketing programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wyoming County Press Examiner is a weekly local newspaper serving Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, that publishes hyperlocal news, sports, obituaries, community events, and public notices across print and digital channels. It sells digital subscriptions (Standard and Premium tiers), print subscriptions with bundled digital access, a daily e-Edition digital replica, email newsletters, and accepts display advertising, classified ads, and public notices.

Product overview

Wyoming County Press Examiner operates as a local digital news publication offering a tiered subscription model consisting of Standard Digital and Premium Digital subscriptions. The core offerings include unlimited local journalism, a daily e-Edition digital replica of the printed newspaper, email newsletters, and the Reader Rewards program. Additional services include obituaries, classifieds, public notices, and an embedded audio player (Trinity Audio) for articles. The site also provides free access to crosswords and games, and offers branded content through partnerships. Premium subscribers receive an ad-free experience with expanded network access and family sharing capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Standard Digital Subscription Recurring monthly digital subscription providing unlimited access to Wyoming County Press Examiner's local journalism, daily e-Edition digital replica, email newsletters, subscriber-only content, and Reader Rewards. Targeted at local residents in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania.
• Premium Digital Subscription Premium recurring monthly digital subscription that bundles every Standard Digital benefit with an ad-free experience, network-wide access to MediaNews Group local news sites, and account sharing for up to four additional users. Targeted at engaged local readers and households.
• Print Subscription Recurring subscription for home delivery of the printed Wyoming County Press Examiner newspaper, which includes bundled digital access to the website content. Targeted at local residents who prefer a physical newspaper.
• e-Edition Digital Replica Daily digital replica of the printed newspaper accessible online through the Pagesuite e-Edition platform, with email notifications when each new edition is available. Included with digital subscriptions and targeted at readers who want a faithful digital version of the print paper.
• Email Newsletters Subscription-based email newsletter service delivering curated local news, e-Edition availability alerts (eNotify), and topic-specific digests to registered users and paying subscribers. Targeted at readers who want news pushed directly to their inbox.
• Obituary Listings Paid submission service for publishing death notices and obituary listings in the Wyoming County Press Examiner and on its website. Open to families and funeral homes; death notices are exempt from the free article meter.
• Classifieds & Public Notices Online marketplace for classified advertisements and government-mandated public notices, accessible through the Wyoming County Press Examiner website and the ClassAds Vdata platform. Targeted at local individuals, businesses, and government entities needing classified listings or public notice publication.
• Branded Content / Sponsored Content Sponsored and branded content placements on wcexaminer.com sold through the Brandpoint content marketing platform. Targeted at brands and agencies seeking paid content integration alongside the publication's local journalism.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MediaNews GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company operating a network of local news outlets including The Times-Tribune, The Citizens' Voice, Standard-Speaker, and Republican Herald. Provides shared technology, resources, and content syndication across regional newspaper properties.
• BrandpointminorGTM or Marketing PartnerContent marketing partner providing sponsored/paid content opportunities for brands, listed under 'Branded Content' and 'Paid Content by Brandpoint' sections.
• ClassAds VdataminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClassified advertising platform for public notices and classified listings at classadz.vdata.com.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Broad incumbents

• Lee Enterprises: A major U.S. newspaper company operating local publications across multiple states. A broad incumbent in the local newspaper space with comparable small-market weekly and daily operations.
• Gannett (USA Today Network): The largest U.S. newspaper publisher, operating hundreds of local papers including community weeklies. While not a direct competitor in Wyoming County, represents the broad incumbent in the local newspaper industry and a potential acquirer of small-market assets.

Direct peers

• Standard-Speaker: A sister publication within the MediaNews Group network serving Hazleton, PA. Operates under the same regional newspaper network with shared subscriber services and corporate resources.
• The Citizens' Voice: A sister publication within the MediaNews Group network serving Wilkes-Barre, PA. Shares technology infrastructure, ownership, and operational resources with Wyoming County Examiner, and is a previous employer of the current assistant editor.
• The Times-Tribune: A sister publication within the MediaNews Group network serving Scranton and northeastern Pennsylvania. Both are regional/local newspapers sharing the same parent company infrastructure, subscriber services, and content syndication.
• Republican Herald: A sister publication within the MediaNews Group network serving Pottsville, PA. Shares the same MediaNews Group ownership structure, digital infrastructure, and content syndication framework.
• The Times Leader: A regional newspaper serving the Wilkes-Barre area in northeastern Pennsylvania. Competes for overlapping regional advertising and audience with Wyoming County Examiner, and is a previous employer of the current staff photographer.

Regional players

• Pocono Record: A regional newspaper serving the Pocono Mountains region of Pennsylvania, sharing partial geographic overlap with Wyoming County. Comparable as a small-market Pennsylvania newspaper, and a previous employer of the current assistant editor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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