MIC Ltd./Mutual Insurance Company (MIC) has served the media industry for over 60 years. Formed in 1963 by the newspaper industry, MIC provides extensive professional media liability insurance coverage for print, broadcast and digital content producers. more

Formed in 1923 by Clyde Knox in Kansas City, Cribb & Associates is the oldest newspaper and publication brokerage in the United States. The firm has sold thousands of publishing companies over the past 90+ years and has appraised thousands more. more

This is your last chance to reserve a hotel room at the Austin Marriott Downtown in our room block for the Mega-Conference. Our room block is closing today. If you plan to attend the Mega-Conference and have not reserved your hotel room, please make your reservation right away! more

This session at the Mega-Conference examines what the future of the newspaper looks like across print, digital, mobile and social — and where sustainable revenue is likely to come from. more

During the Mega-Conference, this session will exam how publishers are strengthening audience trust and translating that trust into sustained engagement. The discussion focuses on practical strategies that support long-term loyalty and growth. more

Sunshine Week reminds us of something simple but essential: the public has a right to know how decisions are made that affect their lives. For most Americans, that doesn’t start in Washington. It starts much closer to home.

It’s the zoning decision about what gets built down the street. The school board vote on curriculum or budgets. The county commission approving a tax change, road project or development plan. These are the decisions that shape daily life in a community, and they are supposed to happen in the open. more

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed SB151, landmark legislation that includes two targeted tax credits designed to strengthen local journalism and preserve newspaper printing infrastructure across the state. more

Over the course of her career, Henson has held senior leadership positions with some of the most respected media organizations in the country, including The Minneapolis Star Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times. She also served as regional president for Gannett/USA TODAY Network – North Wisconsin. more

New Mexico has taken a practical step to strengthen local news in communities across the state. Through Senate Bill 151 and House Bill 2, state leaders have adopted a targeted approach that directs support straight into the places where local news is actually produced — local newspapers.

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham deserves credit for signing this legislation into law and recognizing the important role independent local media play in communities across New Mexico. READ MORE more

March 11, 2026 - The IAB Tech Lab has a plan to get publishers paid by AI companies. Whether it works is another question. more

Kodak has been experiencing a significant increase in demand for KODAK SONORA Process Free Plates in the United States as more American printers recognize the quality, efficiency and sustainability benefits of Kodak process-free technology. To meet growing demand, Kodak has now increased its local production capacity for its process-free plates. more

Software Consulting Services (SCS) announced a new integration with designIQ, the USA TODAY Network’s full-service creative and ad production group, to expand integrated creative capabilities for publishers using SCS platforms. more

What does sustainability actually look like in practice — and how can effort and capital be directed more effectively?  FT Strategies invites you to a virtual discussion on new research into what underpins sustainable local journalism — with a particular focus on the United States. more

Through this partnership, Neurons’ predictive AI is integrated directly into the Xpance Proofing tool, enabling teams to evaluate and optimize creative performance in seconds — before assets go live. more

More than 20 U.S. states have enacted consumer privacy laws governing how websites collect, share and manage user data. If a user from a regulated state visits a site, that state’s privacy requirements may apply to how tracking technologies, advertising scripts and analytics tools operate. more

For many publishers, the question is no longer “How do we grow traffic?” It’s “How do we generate more sustainable revenue from the engaged audience we already have without increasing friction?” At the upcoming Mega-Conference in Austin, Membrana Media CEO Mike Kudriavskiy will be addressing this shift directly. more

TCN has completely reimagined the modern contact center and customer experience with the Operator platform, AI-Powered Cloud Contact Center Software & Solutions. more

Dirks, Van Essen & April brings results, experience, knowledge, analysis and respect.  Say hello to Kelli Bultena and Francis Wick, who would love to meet and chat with you in Austin at the 2026 Mega-Conference. more

Duda is a leading platform for digital marketing agencies and media companies building websites at scale. more

AP Fund for Journalism (APFJ) has announced 50 additional news organizations are joining its landmark local news program, growing the total number of participating newsrooms to 100 in this first-of-its kind civic infrastructure initiative aimed at supporting public service journalism, strengthening the U.S. local news ecosystem, and providing people information and news that supports communities across the country. more