A new study published in the International Journal of Press/Politics indicates that if journalists cite public records as sources in their news stories then readers will view the stories as more credible and informative than citing other sources, including social media and academic experts. more

In a memo to staff, it was announced that Steven Sloan has rejoined the Washington bureau, where he will report and write about the nexus between politics, the White House, Congress and policy. Sloan returns to the bureau after a year-long assignment as AP’s director of news strategy, where he led work on grant-funded journalism initiatives. more

A Ninth Circuit panel on Thursday rejected a bid by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to stay a preliminary injunction barring federal law enforcement from using excessive and indiscriminate force against journalists covering protests in Southern California. more

Google deprecation of unified pricing in Ad Manager follows US and EU rulings against its adtech business. more

After seven years leading the Vail Daily’s newsroom and nearly four years serving as the director of audience growth and content for Swift Communications’ 11 mountain resort publications, Nate Peterson is logging off.  more

Winning complex, high-value advertising accounts isn’t about simply selling impressions. It’s about having a strategic, repeatable playbook that positions your premium inventory and unique audience as an indispensable driver of ROI. more

Learn proven strategies to find and secure sponsors for your email newsletter, boost revenue and monetize your audience effectively. more

The Associated Press has introduced AP Verify, a verification dashboard combining AI-powered features with established digital verification tools to transform the way newsrooms authenticate online photos, videos and other digital content. more

The Advantage ecosystem facilitates a seamless digital experience, supports the customer’s needs and provides publishers with the functionality required to grow their business and increase revenue — all without the hassle of third-party integrations. more

As consumers kick off the year motivated and connected, their phones are at the center — from scrolling through the morning news to managing finances, shopping online and exploring new routines. How does your message stand out among the endless mobile touchpoints? more

Caledo's daily video quiz show is a hosted, short-form video format built around the news. It’s designed to behave like a short daily show and comes as a ready-to-run package that runs in your existing video player. more

Spot-On’s Pinpoint Persuasion Direct Ad Buying platform will be ready to help local news sites collect political ad dollars starting in January. There is no cost to publishers. It’s free. more

Nowadays, it can feel like every product, platform and service is suddenly “powered by AI.” The “AI” label has become ubiquitous, often without meaningful substance behind it. This trend, known as AI washing, risks diluting the value of genuine innovation and undermining trust in technologies that can deliver impact. more

The Subscription Proficiency Index helps teams prioritize resources, enhance subscription strategies and fine-tune their business model for long-term, sustainable growth by pinpointing performance gaps and highlighting improvement opportunities. more

The Pulitzer Prize Board has decided to make several changes and clarifications in Journalism categories for the 2026 Pulitzer Prizes. Such modifications are undertaken by the Board after careful examination of changes in the field, requests from news media and types of entries received in recent years. more

Steve Jameson has accepted the position of Illinois Press Association president and CEO, replacing Don Craven who resigned in October. He will start the position on Jan. 5. more

Beginning in 2026, Medill, in ​partnership​ with the Columbia Journalism School, will offer its graduate journalism alumni assistance with loan repayment if they work for​ a​​ U.S.​ local news organization. more

The Villages Daily Sun, the tenth-largest daily printed newspaper in America, has named Dan Sprung as publisher. Sprung, who has served as the newspaper’s general manager since 2020, succeeds Philip J. Markward, who is assuming an executive consultant role after 29 years at the newspaper’s helm. more

The Houston Chronicle has named Edward McGee as its new director of video and visual storytelling, a role that will guide how the newsroom uses video and visual reporting to tell Houston’s stories in deeper, more engaging ways. more

The Villages Daily Sun, the tenth-largest daily printed newspaper in America, has named Dan Sprung as publisher. Sprung, who has served as the newspaper’s general manager since 2020, succeeds Philip J. Markward, who is assuming an executive consultant role after 29 years at the newspaper’s helm. more