Eleven local newspapers from across the United States will receive grant funding through The Lenfest Institute’s Beyond Print program, the Institute has announced. The funding, which totals $400,000, supports independent local newspapers in reducing reliance on print, growing digital revenue, embracing new distribution platforms and reaching new and younger audiences.   more

USA TODAY Co., Inc.  announced the execution of a binding Letter of Intent with MediaNews Group, a subscriber focused media company, to acquire The Detroit News.   more

Adams MultiMedia, the parent company of The Cedar Rapids Gazette, has announced that Richard Green, a longtime media executive and editor, will be regional president and publisher of The Gazette and 11 other community newspaper titles in Iowa. more

Brian Corcoran most recently served as senior finance director at Lee Enterprises, Inc., where he managed the finances of 75 local news properties for the publicly traded organization. more

Website privacy compliance has quickly become an immediate risk for newspaper publishers nationwide. In the past week several America’s Newspapers members have been served with legal actions tied to California’s privacy laws.  These are not isolated incidents — they are an early warning sign of a broader shift as more states enact and enforce new privacy regulations.  more

It took a few weeks but a Christmas miracle is coming true near the Canadian border, in Washington’s Whatcom County. The Northern Light, a weekly newspaper serving more than 10,000 households in Blaine and Birch Bay, was saved by a remarkably generous gift over the holidays. more

TikTok has finalized a deal to create a new American entity, avoiding the looming threat of a ban in the United States that has been in discussion for years on the platform now used by more than 200 million Americans. more

At an unprecedented time across Minnesota, trusted local journalism is more essential than ever. The Minnesota Star Tribune is taking new steps to ensure Minnesotans, and the world — have access to accurate, independent, local reporting from the largest newsroom in the Midwest. more

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

The Minnesota Star Tribune has announced the addition of two accomplished newsroom leaders, Jess Bellville as head of Audience Strategy and Mark Baumgarten as Outdoors editor, strengthening the organization’s commitment to digital innovation, audience growth and distinctive journalism across Minnesota and the region. more

The publisher of the Daily Herald filed notice with the state earlier this month that it is considering a sale of the northwest suburban newspaper. more

For many newspaper operations, affidavits aren’t just a compliance obligation. They’re a daily drain on time, supplies and productivity. In-house notaries often spend hours printing, stamping, scanning and filing public notice affidavits, especially when those documents are managed across multiple offices. That’s where SIGNiX is helping. more

Entering 2026, transactions are likely to remain steady rather than surging, with success driven less by timing the market and more by aligning the right asset with the right owner. more

In 2026, news media organizations are competing in a paradox: audiences demand speed, clarity and convenience, yet they are more skeptical than ever about what they see. The practical result is that visuals now sit at the top of the decision funnel, not only because they win attention in crowded feeds, but because they act as a credibility cue. more

The best CMS platform feels like a natural extension of your team. It should anticipate your needs, clear away obstacles and give you more time to focus on what you do best: creating impactful content. The latest release of BLOX NXT is packed with updates that make your workflows smoother, smarter and more collaborative. more

Publishers create trusted, meaningful content — but too often, third-party companies profit from that content without permission. PopMount helps media companies try to stay ahead of that. more

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) is one of Europe’s most respected national daily newspapers. FAZ recently partnered with Mather to implement the Sophi User Paywall Engine, leveraging real-time AI to optimize paywall decisions and drive subscription growth. more

Our industry faces significant hurdles, from rebuilding public trust to navigating fickle consumer and advertiser behaviors. But if we hesitate to jump on the Fire Horse of 2026 — failing to reinvent our products, our processes and our mindset — we threaten our likelihood of successfully striding into the future. more

Report for America announced today its selection of 2026 newsroom partners, who will receive holistic support: a dedicated Report for America corps member to provide essential community coverage, as well as tailored training and tools to promote financial sustainability in a challenging local news landscape. Journalists are now invited to apply for these open positions. more

July 4, 2026, will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of America’s Declaration of Independence. At a time when political division runs high across the nation, this historic celebration gives local newspapers and advertisers a unique opportunity to connect with their communities and celebrate what unites us. more