The Spokesman-Review has announced a transformative financial initiative that has successfully eliminated credit card processing fees across its operations through an innovative partnership with AMR - A Marketing Resource and Priority Payments. This forward-thinking solution has delivered significant recurring savings while enhancing payment flexibility for customers and advertisers. more

Francis Wick brings decades of experience as a media executive and owner, most recently serving as president and chief executive officer of Wick Communications from 2016 through 2024. more

Multiple newspapers across Iowa have announced they received notice from their ownership company, Mid-America Publishing Corporation, that it will close in April. more

Those who think newspapers are a dying business should spend a little time with Jeff Johnson. While the industry is hunkering down and working through digital disruption, Johnson is buying and growing newspapers, including major dailies in Texas. more

Adwit Global is a leading digital transformation partner for media and entertainment businesses. The staff offers expertise in business transformation, digital innovation and technology across Adwit Global’s delivery centers and proprietary product line. more

EmpowerLocal provides advertising infrastructure designed specifically for local media organizations. more

Be sure to say hello to Chris Nolan and Randy Brasche at the Mega-Conference and learn more about Spot-On! The Spot-On Pinpoint Persuasion Platform (P3) makes it easy for political media buyers to access thousands of local news outlets that issue-driven voters trust. more

Be sure to stop by the BLOX Digital booth/Town Square Whiskey Bar to say hello and offer up a big thanks to the BLOX Digital crew for their incredible support of Mega 2026. And, be sure to join us on Tuesday evening for the first ever “Mega After Hours” with live-music and a whole lot of fun, sponsored by BLOX Digital. more

Big Texas shout-out to our friends at OwnLocal for their Premium 2026 Mega-Conference sponsorship and support! Say hello to Lloyd Armbrust, Craig Massey and the OwnLocal Team and don’t miss the post-conference Ranch Experience on Wednesday afternoon sponsored by OwnLocal! more

Reuters is a global news organization that provides real-time and reliable news coverage on a wide range of topics, including politics, business, technology and world events. It is known for its impartial and fact-based journalism, serving media outlets, businesses and governments worldwide. more

Hearst Newspapers has announced the continued expansion of its multimillion-dollar brand marketing initiative, reinforcing its commitment to service-driven, data-powered journalism and the essential role its news organizations play in helping readers navigate their daily lives. more

Camille Olson, a partner with Seyfarth Shaw and a board member of America’s Newspapers, has shared two new EEO resources with members. more

Legacy.com is the global leader in online obituaries, partnering with over 1,500 newspapers and 4,000 funeral homes to host digital memorials, serving 44M+ monthly visitors. They provide branded obituary platforms and self-serve, monetized intake tools, often integrating via iPublish Media Solutions to streamline publishing for local media. more

With Pugpig, you can launch deeply engaging mobile apps, digital replicas and beautifully curated archives on its mobile publishing platform. more

Letterhead is an email platform that helps multi-brand organizations create, manage and monetize newsletters that actually get read. They streamline workflows, surface insights and automate execution — so your team can focus on strategy, not spreadsheets. more

In addition to the many sessions we've highlighted at next week's Mega-Conference, here are some additional great programs that conference attendees will be able to select from during the Tuesday afternoon concurrent sessions. more

The Las Vegas Review-Journal has promoted Traci Wilson to the role of vice president of digital strategy. Wilson succeeds Jim Prather, who retires on April 3. more

March 23, 2026 - America’s Newspapers today issued the following statement in response to the comprehensive national legislative framework on artificial intelligence released by the Trump administration.

The newly announced framework outlines a broad, strategic approach to addressing the most pressing public policy challenges associated with the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence. Among its six core objectives, America’s Newspapers highlighted the importance of the administration’s focus on intellectual property protections and support for creators — an issue of critical significance to the news publishing industry.
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At the Mega-Conference, the Solutions Sessions are consistently one of the most attended parts of the program — and for good reason. They’re built for speed, access and practical takeaways. No long presentations. No theory. Just direct conversations with partners who are working through the same challenges you’re dealing with right now. more

Drop by the Mega Coffee shop and grab a “cup of joe” and meet with team Second Street! Say hello to Julie Foley, Nick Certa, John Kavaney and Tom McLaughlin with Second Street (Upland). more