Lee Enterprises Hosts Live Drawing Series with VeeFriends and Award-Winning Editorial Cartoonists May 20 and May 22
Lee Enterprises (NASDAQ: LEE) is organizing a unique "Draw Off" event series featuring live cartoon drawing sessions on Facebook. The events will pair VeeFriends' Director of Comics D.J. Coffman with two distinguished editorial cartoonists: Phil Hands from The Wisconsin State Journal and Pulitzer Prize-winner Adam Zyglis from The Buffalo News.
The hour-long sessions will stream live on May 20 and May 22, 2025, at 5 PM EDT on their respective newspaper Facebook pages. Viewers can interact by commenting, voting, and suggesting future themes. The completed sketches will be available for free download, combining traditional editorial cartooning with digital audience engagement.
Lee Enterprises (NASDAQ: LEE) organizza una serie di eventi unici chiamati "Draw Off", con sessioni di disegno di fumetti in diretta su Facebook. Gli eventi vedranno la partecipazione di D.J. Coffman, direttore dei fumetti di VeeFriends, insieme a due rinomati vignettisti editoriali: Phil Hands del Wisconsin State Journal e Adam Zyglis, vincitore del Premio Pulitzer del Buffalo News.
Le sessioni di un'ora saranno trasmesse in diretta il 20 e il 22 maggio 2025 alle 17:00 EDT sulle pagine Facebook dei rispettivi giornali. Gli spettatori potranno interagire commentando, votando e suggerendo temi futuri. I disegni completati saranno disponibili per il download gratuito, unendo la tradizione della vignetta editoriale con l'interazione digitale con il pubblico.
Lee Enterprises (NASDAQ: LEE) está organizando una serie única de eventos "Draw Off" con sesiones en vivo de dibujo de caricaturas en Facebook. Los eventos reunirán a D.J. Coffman, director de cómics de VeeFriends, junto a dos destacados caricaturistas editoriales: Phil Hands del Wisconsin State Journal y Adam Zyglis, ganador del Premio Pulitzer de The Buffalo News.
Las sesiones de una hora se transmitirán en vivo el 20 y 22 de mayo de 2025 a las 5 PM EDT en las páginas de Facebook de sus respectivos periódicos. Los espectadores podrán interactuar comentando, votando y sugiriendo temas futuros. Los bocetos terminados estarán disponibles para descarga gratuita, combinando el dibujo editorial tradicional con la participación digital del público.
Lee Enterprises (NASDAQ: LEE)는 Facebook에서 생중계되는 만화 그리기 세션을 포함한 독특한 "Draw Off" 이벤트 시리즈를 개최합니다. 이번 이벤트에는 VeeFriends의 만화 감독 D.J. Coffman과 두 명의 저명한 편집 만화가인 위스콘신 스테이트 저널의 Phil Hands와 푸리처상 수상자 Adam Zyglis가 참여합니다.
1시간 동안 진행되는 세션은 2025년 5월 20일과 22일 오후 5시(동부 표준시)에 각 신문의 Facebook 페이지에서 생중계됩니다. 시청자들은 댓글 작성, 투표, 향후 주제 제안 등을 통해 참여할 수 있습니다. 완성된 스케치는 무료로 다운로드할 수 있으며, 전통적인 편집 만화와 디지털 관객 참여를 결합한 행사입니다.
Lee Enterprises (NASDAQ : LEE) organise une série d'événements uniques intitulée "Draw Off", avec des sessions de dessin de caricatures en direct sur Facebook. Ces événements mettront en vedette D.J. Coffman, directeur des bandes dessinées chez VeeFriends, aux côtés de deux caricaturistes éditoriaux renommés : Phil Hands du Wisconsin State Journal et Adam Zyglis, lauréat du prix Pulitzer du Buffalo News.
Les sessions d'une heure seront diffusées en direct les 20 et 22 mai 2025 à 17h00 EDT sur les pages Facebook de leurs journaux respectifs. Les spectateurs pourront interagir en commentant, votant et suggérant des thèmes futurs. Les croquis terminés seront disponibles en téléchargement gratuit, combinant le dessin éditorial traditionnel avec l'engagement numérique du public.
Lee Enterprises (NASDAQ: LEE) veranstaltet eine einzigartige "Draw Off"-Eventreihe mit Live-Zeichensessions auf Facebook. Die Veranstaltungen bringen D.J. Coffman, den Comic-Direktor von VeeFriends, zusammen mit zwei renommierten politischen Karikaturisten: Phil Hands vom Wisconsin State Journal und Adam Zyglis, Pulitzer-Preisträger von The Buffalo News.
Die einstündigen Sitzungen werden am 20. und 22. Mai 2025 um 17 Uhr EDT live auf den Facebook-Seiten der jeweiligen Zeitungen gestreamt. Zuschauer können durch Kommentare, Abstimmungen und Vorschläge für zukünftige Themen interagieren. Die fertigen Skizzen stehen zum kostenlosen Download bereit und verbinden traditionelle politische Karikatur mit digitaler Zuschauerbeteiligung.
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DAVENPORT, Iowa, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: LEE), a leading provider of trusted local news, today announced the company is hosting a “Draw Off” event series that will pair The Wisconsin State Journal’s editorial cartoonist Phil Hands and The Buffalo News’ Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Adam Zyglis with D.J. Coffman, Director of Comics at VeeFriends, the character universe and entertainment company created by serial entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk.
The events will stream live on Facebook from the Wisconsin State Journal on May 20 and the Buffalo News on May 22.
"I’m excited to share my drawing process with State Journal readers and introduce the art of political cartooning to the VeeFriends fans. I can’t wait to see how my creative process compares to D.J.’s." said Hands.
Zyglis added, “We may be cartoonists of different stripes, but we both utilize the power of visual storytelling.”
During each hour-long session, viewers will enjoy an enriching immersive experience of creativity in action. They can also comment and vote during the events as the cartoonists sketch brand-new work in real time. Completed sketches will be posted for free download, and fans can suggest future “Draw Off” themes.
“These events offer a unique opportunity to blend our newsroom voices with a broader digital audience through creativity and shared storytelling, and live drawing is an irresistible way to do both,” said Nathan Bekke, Lee’s Senior Vice President of Operations and Audience Strategy.
“The spontaneity of sketching live and seeing readers react instantly embodies everything we love about storytelling,” said Coffman. “I am excited to go live with Phil and Adam, who are legends in the industry. We’re blending the energy of VeeFriends with the legacy of editorial cartooning, and I think people are going to have a lot of fun watching it all unfold.”
Event details:
Facebook Live Cartoon Drawing with The Wisconsin State Journal’s cartoonist Phil Hands and VeeFriends’ D.J. Coffman
Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Time: 5 to 6 p.m. EDT/4 to 5 p.m. CDT
Where: Wisconsin State Journal Facebook Page
Facebook Live Cartoon Drawing with The Buffalo News’ cartoonist Adam Zyglis and VeeFriends’ D.J. Coffman
Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025
Time: 5 to 6 p.m. EDT/4 to 5 p.m. CDT
Where: The Buffalo News Facebook Page
About Lee Enterprises
Lee Enterprises Inc. is a trusted local news provider serving 72 markets in 25 states. With a dedication to quality journalism and digital innovation, Lee delivers valuable content and advertising solutions to its communities and partners. For more information, visit www.lee.net.
Contact: IR@lee.net (563) 383-2100
About VeeFriends
VeeFriends is an entertainment company dedicated to creating a better world through its universe of more than 250 characters. VeeFriends combines storytelling, content, collectibles, and community-driven experiences to ignite self-discovery. Each VeeFriends character connects differently with people, reflecting their likes, passions, memories, and aspirations. This unique and individual connection is the magic of VeeFriends and its characters. By sharing the values and messages of its characters, VeeFriends inspires deeper bonds, spreads joy, and empowers individuals to be their best selves. For more information, visit veefriends.com and follow VeeFriends on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.
Contact: Rachel Gunia, rachel@digitalandsavvy.com
About Gary Vaynerchuk
Gary Vaynerchuk is a serial entrepreneur and serves as the Chair of VaynerX, the CEO of VaynerMedia, and the Creator and CEO of VeeFriends. Gary is considered one of the leading global minds on what’s next in culture, relevance, and the internet. Known as “GaryVee,” he is described as one of the most forward thinkers in business. He is a New York Times bestselling author, a sought-after public speaker, and a prolific investor in companies like Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Venmo, Snapchat, Coinbase, and Uber. Gary serves on the board of MikMak, Bojangles Restaurants, Global Citizen Forum, and Pencils of Promise. He is also a longtime Well Member of charity: water.
Contact: Maha Abouelenein, maha@digitalandsavvy.com
Lee Enterprises 563-383-2100 IR@lee.net
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