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Earlier this year, Ashley Wadhwani-Smith, editorial director for Black Press Media, was named the Local Media News, Content and Audience Innovator of the Year by Local Media Association.
This award is given to recognize individuals who help grow the audience of local publications.
The Local Media Association recently published a short interview with Wadhwani-Smith about the achievement and what gets her excited about local journalism.
If you’re curious about what gets her excited about the local media industry and where she sees her company going in the next five to 10 years, you can read the full piece here.