A growing share of Americans say they mostly get news because they happen to come across it, not because they’re actively seeking it out. About half of U.S. adults (49%) say this is the case today, up from 39% when Pew Research Center first asked this question in 2019. more

From Mega-Conference 2027 to leadership development and industry recognition opportunities, here are a few important dates to keep on your radar. more

The Minnesota Star Tribune announced the official launch of the new podcast “Essential Minnesota” on Friday, April 17. Every Friday, “Essential Minnesota” will feature journalists from the Midwest’s largest newsroom whose expertise brings context, depth and detail to the biggest stories in the North Star State. more

BellCornerstone, a nationally recognized commercial real estate brokerage headquartered in Manlius, New York, has announced the completion of an internal ownership transition that positions the firm for its next phase of growth. more

Hearst Newspapers (HNP) has announced the statewide expansion of its AI-powered Property Tax Protest Tool, “TX Tax,” across its Texas markets, building on the product’s strong performance at the Houston Chronicle — where it was nominated by the International News Media Association (INMA) for Best Newsroom Innovation — and marking one of the company’s first unified, Texas-wide product initiatives. more

Two recent advocacy wins in New Mexico and Maryland should get the attention of newspaper leaders and state press associations across the country. Not just because they’re good outcomes. They certainly are. Because they show something more important: this work can be done, and it can be replicated. more

The central challenge for modern media is no longer just reaching audiences; it is doing so without burning out the newsroom or inflating operational costs. To survive and thrive, newspapers must shift from a “platform-first” mindset to a “content-first” multichannel strategy.  more

Digital publishers rely on analytics to understand audience behavior. Yet in many newsrooms, those insights still live outside the editorial workflow, spread across dashboards, reports and third-party tools that journalists and editors rarely have time to consult. MyType Analytics is designed to change that dynamic. more

What protections are in place to protect journalists from having to reveal their confidential sources and work product in response to a subpoena? What can journalists do to mitigate the chances that their sources and work product are exposed? And what are the consequences to journalists, and their sources, to revealing — or not revealing — confidential source identities? more

For years, publisher apps have been the delivery mechanism. Now, publishers are waking up to what the data has been saying for a while; apps aren't just where subscribers go to read, they're where subscribers come from. more

The Post and Courier was faced with a legacy system that lacked customization and self-service capabilities. This drove it to partner with TCN to implement a cloud-based environment. The results were immediate: call containment rates doubled from 25% to 50% within the first two months, driven by TCN’s intuitive IVR and advanced automation. more

AI platforms are answering your readers’ questions using your content with none of the credit, revenue or data flowing back to you. Gist Answers changes that, bringing AI into your channels and under your control. more

A common question is: Which AI tool should you use? The honest answer is that it depends. Different models excel in different areas. Some are better at layout and visual composition. Others perform well with copywriting or concept generation. But no single platform consistently delivers the best results across every scenario. more

Scaling video production in news media is challenging. This article will show you exactly how top news media publishers scale their video output without breaking their workflows. You will learn the hidden bottlenecks slowing down your newsroom, how cloud-native solutions solve them, and why choosing the right technology partner is the secret to supercharging your video workflows and your revenue. more

Georges Media Group, Louisiana’s largest locally owned media company and publisher of The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com, The Advocate, The Acadiana Advocate, The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate, Arthur Hardy’s Mardi Gras Guide, Adore and Gambit, is pleased to announce the addition of Hank Stuever to The Times-Picayune and The Advocate as managing editor for enterprise journalism. more

The Maryland General Assembly has passed the Local News for Maryland Communities Act of 2026 (SB 459), establishing a first-in-the-nation, revenue-neutral model to strengthen and sustain local news organizations across the state. more

The Post-Gazette, descended from the Pittsburgh Gazette which was founded in 1786, will remain in operation under the nonprofit that launched The Baltimore Banner. more

The opportunity to showcase your most compelling, courageous writing has arrived. The Carmage Walls Commentary Prize invites your entries — and this year, it’s bigger, bolder and more rewarding than ever.

What’s new this year?

More Prize Money: A total of $20,000 in cash awards will be distributed — an increase from previous years.

Expanded Categories: New categories reflect the evolving world of opinion journalism.

Open Competition Format: Entries are judged together, emphasizing quality and impact over circulation size. more

Hearst has announced the launch of “Hearst News,” a fully unified, owned-and-operated programmatic network that brings together the digital scale of Hearst’s 30 daily and 50 weekly newspapers and 35 television digital sites into a single, premium media marketplace designed to deliver both brand impact and performance for advertisers nationwide. more

The Houston Chronicle is reshaping its newsroom with a clear shift from broad, general-interest coverage to a more intentional, impact-driven approach. Where the focus once centered on delivering a wide sweep of daily news for a general audience, the Chronicle is now prioritizing the stories that matter most — those that make a tangible difference in people’s lives. This transformation places readers’ needs at the center, guiding coverage toward issues that are deeply relevant, service-oriented and capable of driving understanding, accountability and change in the Houston community. more