In a memo to staff, Vice President of Digital Platforms Saeed Ahmed announced that Christina Cuesta Kline has been named senior editorial director of APNews.com, the global news organization’s consumer-facing website. more

With the new year underway, legislative sessions are opening across the country. That means a flurry of action, including new bills, proposals and renewed scrutiny of policies that directly affect local newspapers.

As part of the America’s Newspapers State Advocacy Coalition, Tony Baranowski is tracking legislation daily and working closely with state press associations to identify issues early and coordinate responses. more

Trib Total Media announced Wednesday it plans to launch a weekend print publication focused exclusively on the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County.  more

USA TODAY Network has launched TODAY Californian, a dedicated daily newsletter offering in-depth coverage of California news, politics, sports, culture and economic developments. This content is complemented by an expanded California section on USA TODAY's digital platform. more

Column, the public notice software company used by hundreds of news organizations and thousands of government agencies and legal professionals, has announced a strategic leadership transition designed to position the company for its next chapter of growth and product innovation. more

Forum Communications Company announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire a portfolio of six Midwest newspapers and related assets from Wick Communications, expanding Forum’s footprint across the Northern Plains and reinforcing its commitment to locally owned, community-focused journalism. more

No fees. Journalist-driven entries. New investigative category. Entries accepted until Feb. 16. more

Success in 2026 requires a “Search Everywhere” approach that ensures data is accurate, structured and authoritative enough for large language models to reference with confidence. AdCellerant can help you navigate this new landscape successfully. more

The main reason for your company’s existence is to make a profit and/or achieve its journalistic mission. If it needs a new change strategy to achieve its aims, then the staff — all of the staff — need to be aligned to the strategy. Here are some helpful tips on constructing a high-performing team roster. more

USA TODAY leveraged its national reach to gather zero party data and thousands of opt-ins for its sponsor, while also securing multi-million-dollar revenue. more

North East Media has gone live on the MyType platform, completing the migration of 30 news sites and marking a major step in the company’s digital evolution. more

Let’s face it: 2025 was a tough year for the publishing industry. In such a turbulent environment, how do publishers stay afloat? more

During Pugpig's recent Customer Summit in London, presenters focused on three core questions many publishers are grappling with: how to sustain audience reach as search declines, how to build products people return to habitually, and how to respond to the growing influence of AI across discovery, distribution and production. more

Kolby Jensen has been named director of circulation and Ryan Jerman was appointed digital marketing product manager of The Spokesman-Review. more

Hearst has announced that Uvie Bikomo, formerly audience development editor at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, has been named editor of the Beaumont (Texas) Enterprise. Bikomo will lead the editorial side of the newspaper and its digital products. more

The copyright infringement case pursued by several publishers against OpenAI has taken a new turn, one bound to cost time and money.  more

Scott Adams, whose popular comic strip “Dilbert” captured the frustration of beleaguered, white-collar cubicle workers and satirized the ridiculousness of modern office culture until he was abruptly dropped from syndication in 2023 for racist remarks, has died. He was 68. more

Newsrooms will prioritize on-the-ground reporting, YouTube and something called “liquid content” this year, according to a global survey of news executives. more

Who’s coming to Mega-Conference? The list of Solutions Partners and industry companies heading to Austin is already strong — and still growing. From revenue and audience solutions to AI, content and workflow tools, Mega brings the industry’s leaders together in one place. For industry businesses, it’s direct access to decision-makers. For newspaper and media executives, it’s the fastest way to see what’s new, what’s working and who’s delivering results. See who’s coming and find out how you can get involved at mega-conference.com. more

Saving local journalism isn’t always straightforward, as a turnabout in Oregon demonstrates. Two newspapers in Linn County just about failed after they were sold to a former employee. But veteran owners and community support jolted them back to life this month. more