Matt McMillan, CEO of Press Publications, was elected chair of America's Newspapers during the annual business meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Senior Leadership Conference.   more

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), one of the nation’s largest news publishers, has announced it will be changing its name to USA TODAY Co., Inc., effective Nov. 18, adopting the name of its most recognized masthead, USA TODAY. more

Mike Gugliotto, who completed a successful 33-year career in newspaper management in January 2019 as the president and CEO of Pioneer News Group, was honored Tuesday at the America’s Newspapers Senior Leadership Conference, with the Inland Foundation Distinguished Service Award. more

David Dunn-Rankin, president of D-R Media and Investments LLC, was honored with the Frank W. Mayborn Leadership Award on Tuesday during the Senior Leadership Conference of America’s Newspapers. The award was presented by Leonard Woolsey, president of America’s Newspapers and president of Southern Newspapers, Inc. Woolsey also is president and publisher of The Daily News in Galveston, Texas. more

America’s Newspapers recognized excellence in editorial writing and column writing at its Senior Leadership Conference during Tuesday’s Awards Luncheon. The Carmage Walls Commentary Awards honoring the memory of her father were presented by Lissa Walls Cribb, CEO of Southern Newspapers. more

During the Tuesday luncheon at the America's Newspapers Senior Leadership Conference, Ray Carlsen, who served as executive director of the Inland Press Association for 23 years before retiring, was remembered in a talk by Marc Wilson, a former chairman of the Inland Press Foundation. Carlsen died in June at the age of 86. more

The Inland Foundation Distinguished Service Award is intended to recognize individuals who have distinguished themselves in service to the foundation and the industry. They have provided exemplary service to their communities and their companies, deserving the recognition of their peers. more

Reuters has announced the launch of a new brand campaign in the U.S., “Pure News, Straight from the Source.” The campaign underscores the importance of independent, agenda-free news in an environment rife with misinformation that can make it difficult to discern fact from fiction. more

Reuters has announced the launch of a new brand campaign in the U.S., “Pure News, Straight from the Source.” The campaign underscores the importance of independent, agenda-free news in an environment rife with misinformation that can make it difficult to discern fact from fiction. more

The ORG Detectives are consultants with a head for business and a heart for journalism. Before entering business and consulting, CEO Eric Larson began his career as a staff writer for a small daily newspaper. The firm recruits specialists and works with owners to get their companies on firm financial footing through cutting costs, right-sizing and developing new editorial and advertising products. more

“We have to do the work of being present, of listening, of understanding what’s important to people and then reflecting that back versus making assumptions about what they want,” she continued. “We have to write for this community, not about it.” — Lauren Gustus, CEO and executive editor, The Southern Utah Tribune more

In an era where media companies are being challenged to do more with less, NERUS Strategies is proving that sustainable growth doesn’t have to come with added risk. At their Senior Leadership Conference roundtable, Bill Cummings, president and CEO, and Hayden Wright, VP Finance, will share how NERUS partners with local media organizations to drive measurable, low-risk revenue through fully managed engagement programs. more

Newspaper archives are at risk around the United States. Sometimes the threat is a natural disaster, but archives are more commonly lost when newspapers shutter, move to smaller offices or are purchased. more

Matt McMillan, CEO of Press Publications, has been nominated to become chairman of America's Newspapers.  The election of officers and a new director for 2025-26 will be held at 9 a.m. MST on Wednesday morning, Nov. 5, during the Senior Leadership Conference in Colorado Springs. more

Matt McMillan, the newly-elected chair of the America’s Newspapers board is a familiar face, having served on its board since the association formed in 2019. McMillan manages a company of 16 weekly newspapers on the Minnesota/Wisconsin border with its own printing presses. more

Four members of America’s Newspapers were recognized as “Bright Spots” in the Medill School of Journalism’s State of Local News 2025 report, showcasing examples of innovation and resilience across the industry. more

Medill’s State of Local News 2025 report once again captures the changing shape of America’s local news landscape — and the expanding concern over news deserts. The report, which is often viewed as the annual report card on local news,  is a comprehensive tracking of 8,000 local outlets across the country and documenting how more than 200 counties now have no local news source at all, while another 1,500 rely on just one, often a weekly newspaper. For millions of Americans, especially across rural regions and small towns, access to reliable local information continues to erode.

To many, the report signals more trouble for the newspaper industry. In reality, it shows why local newspapers are more essential — and irreplaceable — than ever.  more

October 23, 2025 - Municipal leaders across Tennessee are trying to "ease the burden" on government agencies, making it so that publishing their calendar on their own website is sufficient for public notice. more

David Rau, 76, owner of Six Rivers Media LLC, died Oct. 18 after fighting Alzheimer’s for more than two years. more

U.S. News Director Josh Hoffner announced Monday that several reporters, including visual journalists, are joining AP’s U.S. News reporting team, comprising journalists in all 50 states.   more