In a Sept. 17 webinar with E&P Magazine, Mediaferry’s Robert Berkeley and Tariq Husain will present: “Close More Ad Sales: How AI Helps You Create Better Ads Faster.” The webinar will examine where the industry is headed, the role of AI and human judgment, and what that shift means for how sales and production teams are organized. more

Legacy's September 11 memorial holds more than 250,000 tributes — but for the 25th anniversary, Legacy has made it possible to find the ones that matter most close to home. A new search filter lets readers surface tributes and stories tied to their own state or city, turning a national archive into a local connection. more

Traditional IVR has already demonstrated how much subscriber demand can be handled through automation. But the experience itself has historically come with a tradeoff: subscribers have to navigate rigid menus and learn the system's language. Conversational AI is beginning to change that. more

Surpassing 260+ live publications represents a significant milestone for Presteligence and demonstrates the growing adoption of automated production technology across the newspaper industry. more

Publishers operating multiple titles, brands or regional newsrooms frequently have media spread across multiple systems. One team may hold the original footage. Another may have an edited version. A third may have created social media cuts. This fragmentation creates duplicated work and makes collaboration more difficult across teams. more

For the last 60 years, the federal government has collected workforce demographic data from large employers. That reporting requirement is closer to ending, but it isn't over yet. Here's where the recission effort stands, and what newspaper publishers need to know. more

Grafsolve is the North American dealer of CRON CTP with a full line of imaging devices, support and service. Grafsolve is a full line manufacturer of water-based and specialty products used in the printing industry.  more

One of the last remaining newspaper presses in Washington is closing this month, leaving just one in the state’s eastern half. The Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, a subsidiary of The Seattle Times, will cease print operations Sept. 15 and outsource production to The Lewiston Tribune in Idaho. more

MLive Media Group has announced it will no longer produce printed editions of its eight newspaper titles, calling it the next step in its digital evolution and a response to long-shifting audience trends. more

The Center for Integrity in News Reporting will expand its state journalism awards to California with a gift from Larry W. Sonsini, the prominent attorney who counseled many of the technology industry's defining companies. more

WebAudio.Com has developed an audio news app to assist people who are blind, have low vision or people with physical limitations. The app, which is customizable and voice controllable, can be customized using 11 main categories and 103 topics. With a single click of a button, or by using their voice, people can launch the app and have their audio playlist automatically populate with audio news summaries based entirely around their customization choices. more

Jobiqo is an award-winning, globally recognized leader in AI-powered recruitment advertising solutions, providing complete job board platforms that turn reach into positive recruiting outcomes and grow recruitment advertising revenue. more

The Spokesman-Review announced a new partnership with NorthEast Washington Education Services District 101 to provide digital access to the daily electronic edition for all 104,000+ students within their service area through the Spokesman’s Newspapers-In-Education (NIE) literacy program.  more

The Minnesota Star Tribune is expanding its advice offerings with four new columnists who will help readers navigate everything from complicated relationships and family dynamics to caring for aging parents and the uniquely Minnesotan dilemmas of everyday etiquette. more

Ninety-one companies and organizations are already registered for Washington — including major newspaper groups, metro dailies, state press associations and many of the companies that serve the industry. Our room block at the Washington Marriott Georgetown closes Monday, Aug. 31. Register and reserve your hotel room today. more

SLC and Family Owners attendees are invited to AfterHours SLC, private evening gatherings for relaxed conversation and genuine connection with industry peers. more

Stop stitching together an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), sourcing tools and a job distribution stack. Run all of it on one system with an AI layer that understands, ranks and acts on every candidate for you. more

A recent statewide poll shows Michigan voters trust local newspapers and their digital platforms to provide them with accurate information about the actions of elected officials. more

Collin Binkley is joining The Associated Press White House team as a reporter. more

Breaking news video wins mass audience engagement when it publishes first. Discover why smarter workflows drive faster speed-to-publish and stronger engagement. more