The Scranton Times Tribune

What The Scranton Times Tribune does

The Scranton Times-Tribune is a regional newspaper serving northeastern Pennsylvania, headquartered at 305 Linden St., Scranton, PA. Founded in 1870 and operating under private ownership by MediaNews Group, the publication covers Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wayne, Wyoming, and Susquehanna Counties, providing local news, high school and college sports, business coverage, obituaries, classifieds, public notices, and opinion content to residents of Scranton, Dunmore, Abington Township, and surrounding communities.

The company's distribution platform spans four channels: its primary website (thetimes-tribune.com), native iOS and Android mobile applications, an e-Edition digital replica of the print newspaper, and physical print delivery via home delivery routes. The technology stack is built on WordPress.com VIP for digital publishing, with subscription commerce managed through the MediaNews Group checkout platform, and historical archives integrated through a partnership with Newspapers.com. Sub-brands including Valley Advantage, Biz570, and Varsity 570 extend vertical coverage into community news, local business, and high school sports respectively.

Revenue is generated through three streams: digital subscriptions (Unlimited Digital Access tier priced at $19.99 per month), print subscriptions, and advertising — including display, classifieds (jobs, cars, real estate), public notices, and branded content distributed via the website and physical paper. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, targeting individual subscribers in the northeastern Pennsylvania region, with marketing execution through the website, email newsletters, and organic social media (Facebook, X/Twitter). The company employs 251–500 people and operates as a subsidiary within MediaNews Group's portfolio of Pennsylvania regional newspapers.

Name

The Scranton Times Tribune

Legal name

Scranton Times-Tribune

Website

https://thetimes-tribune.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1870

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Scranton Times-Tribune is a regional newspaper serving northeastern Pennsylvania, publishing local news, sports, business, and community content across Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wayne, Wyoming, and Susquehanna Counties via print, website, mobile apps, and e-Edition under MediaNews Group ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Newspaper Publishing

NAICS

Newspaper Publishers (513110)

SIC

Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Regional newspaper publishing
• Local news media
• Digital news subscription
• Print newspaper delivery
• Classified advertising

Headquarters

HQ city

Scranton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Digital Subscriptions: Monthly and annual digital subscription plans providing unlimited access to thetimes-tribune.com website and mobile app content. Revenue is recurring and subscription-based.
2. Print Subscriptions: Physical newspaper delivery subscriptions for print edition readers.
3. Advertising: Display advertising, classifieds, and sponsored content within the newspaper and on the website, including sections for jobs, cars, public notices, and branded content.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Scranton Times-Tribune is a regional newspaper founded in 1870 serving northeastern Pennsylvania communities. It sells Unlimited Digital Access subscriptions ($19.99/month) granting all-access entry to its website, mobile apps, and e-Edition, alongside print newspaper home delivery and classified/display advertising across its local news, sports, business, opinion, and community sections.

Product overview

The Scranton Times-Tribune is a regional newspaper offering a digital subscription service (Unlimited Digital Access) for all-access content across thetimes-tribune.com website and mobile applications. Additional offerings include an e-Edition (digital replica of the print edition), mobile apps for Android and iPhone, digital archives via newspapers.com, and email newsletters. The primary product is a paid digital subscription at $19.99/month.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Valley Advantage: Local news publication serving the Valley Advantage community area
• Biz570
• Varsity 570

Products and services

• Unlimited Digital Access Subscription

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MediaNews GroupminorOthersThe Scranton Times Tribune is owned by MediaNews Group, which operates multiple regional newspapers including The Citizens' Voice, Standard-Speaker, Republican Herald, and Wyoming County Examiner. These are sister publications under common corporate ownership.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• MediaNews Group: Direct parent company and operator of the Scranton Times-Tribune and its sister publications. Comparable as a conglomerate owner of regional newspapers with shared subscription, advertising, and operational infrastructure across Pennsylvania properties.
• Gannett: Largest US newspaper publisher operating hundreds of local dailies and digital subscription platforms (USA TODAY network). Comparable as a multi-title local newspaper operator with overlapping digital subscription, classifieds, and local advertising business model, though at vastly greater scale.
• Lee Enterprises: Major US newspaper chain operating dozens of regional dailies. Comparable business model focused on subscription and advertising revenue across regional markets, with shared subscription technology and content monetization infrastructure.
• Tribune Publishing: Major US newspaper group operating regional dailies including several Pennsylvania-adjacent titles. Comparable as a multi-regional newspaper operator pursuing digital subscription growth and content monetization across legacy print properties.

Regional players

• The Morning Call: Major Pennsylvania regional newspaper serving the Lehigh Valley (Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton). Comparable as a Pennsylvania regional daily with print + digital subscriptions, classifieds, and strong local sports coverage, though operating in a larger adjacent market.
• The Patriot-News: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-based regional newspaper (PennLive). Comparable as a Pennsylvania regional outlet operating a similar local news, sports, classifieds, and digital subscription model, serving the state capital region.

Direct peers

• The Daily Item: Regional Pennsylvania daily newspaper serving the Susquehanna Valley (Sunbury area). Comparable as a mid-sized Pennsylvania local newspaper operating a similar print-and-digital subscription model for a similar-sized regional audience.
• Republican Herald: Pottsville, Pennsylvania-based regional newspaper under common MediaNews Group ownership. Comparable as a Pennsylvania regional daily newspaper with similar print + digital subscription model.
• Standard-Speaker: Another MediaNews Group sister publication serving Hazleton and surrounding Pennsylvania communities. Comparable regional daily newspaper operating in a similar tier of northeastern Pennsylvania local news market.
• The Citizens' Voice: Sister publication under MediaNews Group serving Wilkes-Barre and the greater Luzerne County area of northeastern Pennsylvania. Directly comparable as a regional Pennsylvania daily newspaper with overlapping coverage geography and shared parent ownership.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/timestribune

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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