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About DallasNews Corporation
DallasNews Corporation (Nasdaq: DALN) is the Dallas-based holding company of
The Dallas Morning News and Medium Giant. The Dallas Morning News is Texas    leading
daily newspaper with an excellent journalistic reputation, intense regional focus and close
communityy ties. With offices in Dallas and Tulsa, Medium Giant is a full-service advertising
agencyy dedicated to designing, creating and delivering stories that drive customers to act.
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About DallasNews Corporation
DallasNews Corporation (Nasdaq: DALN) is the Dallas-based holding company of
The Dallas Morning News and Medium Giant. The Dallas Morning News is Texas    leading
daily newspaper with an excellent journalistic reputation, intense regional focus and close
communityy ties. With offices in Dallas and Tulsa, Medium Giant is a full-service advertising
agencyy dedicated to designing, creating and delivering stories that drive customers to act.

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