The long-term sustainability of news publishers relies on the ability to intelligently manage the transition to a digital future. In this post, Matthew Lulay of Mather Economics briefly investigates the makeup of print to digital conversions, including how E-Edition engagement is proving to be a leading indicator. He also discusses some strategies for publishers to consider to preserve revenue on converted subscribers. more

Newspapers seeking to keep costs in line and focus their resources on local and original reporting can leverage Field Level Media’s syndicated content products to suit their specific needs. Dozens of daily and weekly newspapers rely on FLM as their primary provider of syndicated sports content. With more than 200 writers and editors across North America, FLM provides robust news feeds along with coverage of more than 7,000 annual events. more

PAGE is actively presenting solutions for its members to help bridge the migration to digital.  When PAGE was founded in 1984, internet and mobile channels supplying digital content and the devices to read that content, did not exist.  Today, PAGE is stepping up with solutions and services to cross that bridge by promoting digital solutions from existing preferred partners as well as bringing on new partners with leading edge products and services for digital applications, digital editions, digital marketing and digital revenue.  more

Spending on home and garden products has grown about 14.4 percent annually since 2016, according to research group Future Commerce; however, the first half of 2020 saw spending nearly double from the same time frame in 2019. As consumers continue to invest heavily in their indoor and outdoor living spaces, look to your MCC Libraries for engaging layouts, ideas, articles and images to build sales from related local advertisers.  more

Ron Jenkins, who served as editor of The Gleaner newspaper in Henderson, Kentucky, for more than 30 years and was inducted into the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame in 2007, has died. He was 83. more

In 2019, the World Health Organization listed vaccine hesitancy as one of the top 10 threats to global health, so it’s important for journalists to shed light on the issue and educate the public about it. more

The concept of redesigning jobs to reduce burnout and turnover is not one that journalism has embraced in the past. As the media industry deals with the residual hellishness of 2020 and many newsrooms continue to shrink, could this be the year to reconsider the reflexive design of media jobs born in the 19th century? more

The editing process is an essential part of any news piece. Artificial Intelligence technology is playing a larger role in some newsrooms to help with transcription, captioning and other duties. It is simplifying many tasks for journalists, and editing is not an exception. more

From Instagram Reels to YouTube channels, these content creators found clever ways to boost their journalistic presence online. more

The Society of Professional Journalists honors Kathryn Foxhall with the Wells Memorial Key. This award is the highest honor for an SPJ member and was officially presented Sept. 4 at the President’s Awards Ceremony during the SPJ21 conference. Foxhall was previously informed of her honor over Zoom by friends and colleagues. more

With the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, approaching, widespread media coverage of tributes and memorial ceremonies is likely to cause some people to relive the trauma of that gruesome day, experts say. more

A new study of user behavior on Facebook around the 2020 election is likely to bolster critics’ long-standing arguments that the company’s algorithms fuel the spread of misinformation over more trustworthy sources. more

Gannett Co., Inc. today announced the launch of USA TODAY Sports+, an all-new premium digital subscription experience. USA TODAY Sports+ enables subscribers to curate and customize their local sports experience with immersive content including interactive video, audio and augmented reality features to realize a stronger connection to their devoted sports teams. more

The Washington Post today launches “The 7,” a short daily briefing, guiding readers through the most important and interesting news as they start their mornings. Published each weekday at 7 a.m. ET and updated through 10 a.m. ET, “The 7” will be available across Post products and platforms and feature news topics ranging from politics and pop culture to the latest on COVID-19 and climate change. more

Over the next few weeks, Congress will consider trillions of dollars worth of bills. Plus, vaccine opposition fades, and more. more

Sept. 6, 2021 - Last week the AFL-CIO endorsed the Local Journalism Sustainability Act, a bill that would provide tax credits to help subscribers, local businesses and, most importantly, local journalists.
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President Biden signed an executive order on Friday directing the Department of Justice and other relevant agencies to pursue a declassification review of documents related to the FBI's investigations of the 9/11 attacks. more

Here is important background and information on malnutrition that can help journalists bolster their reporting on the issue. more

If something looks likely to strike in your coverage area, here are things to do before, during and after the storm hits. more

Shrinking advertising dollars has been a top concern for publishers for at least the past decade. Larger newsrooms have consequently made the leap to a business model led by reader revenue, but what about those that have yet to make the transition? more