Thanksgiving and the holidays revolve around gatherings — families stocking up, hosts preparing and communities buying more food, beverages, décor and gifts than at any other point in the year. This is the moment when advertisers need a channel that reaches real shoppers, drives action and earns trust. That’s the local newspaper advantage: consistent reach, strong consumer confidence and a track record of influencing purchase behavior. more

The Lenfest Institute for Journalism will award a limited number of grants of up to $50,000 per organization, from a total pool of $400,000. Grant applications are due Monday, Nov. 17, at 11:59 p.m. EST. more

The digital advertising world never stands still, so BLOX Digital's mission is to make sure you're always ahead of the curve with fresh, effective solutions that grow your audience and revenue. more

Join two powerhouse media leaders for an inside look at how they’ve each turned Second Street promotions into proven, scalable revenue machines. more

Tired of “just touching base” messages that go nowhere? Discover how real-time local insights turn small-talk outreach into genuine conversations that open doors and close sales at scale. more

Designed to supercharge your sponsorship revenue, Audience 2.0 features a brand-new user experience, built-in AI tools and a full library of playbooks and templates to help you create impactful campaigns fast. more

Presteligence has announced a multi-year partnership with Carpenter Media Group to implement Dynamic Production across CMG’s portfolio of more than 250 newspapers throughout the United States and Canada. more

Newsquest is proving how AI can improve sales and advertising performance. By integrating Mediaferry’s SmartDesign AI into its sales workflow, the publisher has accelerated creative delivery, empowered its teams and strengthened the advertiser experience.  more

In today’s hyper-competitive market, publishers must seize every opportunity to create and capture value. Investments in differentiated content, compelling bundles and effective marketing build that value, but monetizing it requires sophisticated pricing strategies. more

When breaking news hits, every second counts. An article or headline must go live — speed is critical, but accuracy and editorial integrity are non-negotiable. That’s where the CUE media enterprise platform steps in. more

How can storytelling be enhanced to meet new audience expectations — driving deeper engagement and, in turn, stronger revenues? That’s exactly what a new book, “The Age of News Experience,” explores. more

The county involved in a small-town Kansas newspaper raid in 2023 will pay a cumulative $3 million to three journalists and a city councilor. In two of the four agreements, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office also crafted a statement admitting regret. more

The Associated Press has announced that Chris Megerian has been appointed U.S. politics editor, where he will oversee The Associated Press’ coverage of the 2026 midterm and 2028 presidential elections.   more

The SNPA Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to La Conner Community News in support of the newspaper’s effort to fill a gap in local news coverage in rural La Conner, Washington. more

The SNPA Foundation has awarded a grant to the Center for Integrity in News Reporting to launch annual journalism awards in 14 southeastern states. The awards will recognize the best examples of impartial, objective and fair reporting in newspapers. more

FRONTLINE’s 2025-26 LJI cohort will include partnerships with seven local newsrooms on three investigative projects. Three newsrooms — The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Post and Courier of Charleston and AL.com — will investigate environmental pollution in the South. This joint reporting will also be supported by The Associated Press Local Investigative Reporting Program. more

A federal appeals court panel on Monday ruled in favor of striking journalists at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, possibly heralding an end to a long and bitter labor dispute that led newspaper staffers to walk the picket line for more than three years. more

The Selma Times-Journal is excited to announce the addition of Briana Wilson to the staff as the new general manager of one of Alabama’s oldest publications. more

J. Louis Mullen has acquired News Printing Company (NPC) in central Iowa from Shaw Media. The acquisition includes the Newton News, Jasper County Tribune, PCM Explorer and Jasper County Advertiser.  more

Alan Fisco, president and CFO of The Seattle Times Company, has been elected chair of the America's Newspapers Foundation for 2025-27.  He succeeds Chris Reen, president and CEO of Clarity Media Group, who becomes immediate past chair. more