Legendary sports editor Bob Hammel passed away July 19 at 88 years old. He led the sports department at what became The Herald-Times in Bloomington, Indiana, from 1966 to 1996. more

Known as “Mazz” to the staff, he brought a hard-news approach to USA TODAY in the 1990s. more

Here’s an idea to steal and adapt: Look at unexpected occurrences as opportunities for your projects. more

Here’s an idea to steal and adapt: Dig into community feedback to identify and bridge coverage gaps. more

Researchers at the Center for News, Technology & Innovation shed light on a mismatch between how journalists and the public view journalism in the age of artificial intelligence. more

Gannett Co., Inc. has announced that Wendy Naugle will be joining as executive editor of entertainment for the USA TODAY Network. In her role, Naugle will oversee all entertainment strategy for a broad portfolio, working with entertainment editors across the USA TODAY Network and over 200 local publications. more

This innovative offering combines the power of AI with Reuters expertise in news and information to provide high-quality video content in greater volumes for media customers, giving them more options in selecting the content that will most engage their audiences. more

There are simple tactics with little effort required that publishers can use today to get extra screen time and audience engagement. What’s even better ... they provide good testing opportunities while enriching your first-party data profiles. Here are five to get you started. more

Newsroom resources are limited. Local stories are endless — particularly if you want to cover all the community information that local readers expect. This is the problem United Robots is helping local U.S. newsrooms solve by providing automated content based on local data. more

As pressure mounts to grow revenue and engagement with fewer resources, you may be rethinking how to use your audience data. more

Presteligence announces a major milestone for its My News 360 Automated Page Building: more than 10,000 pages per month are now being processed through the system for both ad and editorial placement. more

Mobile advertising isn’t just a passing fad. It’s a proven, results-driven advertising strategy that meets customers where they are in the moment. If you’re not including ad placements on mobile, you’re missing out on a massive audience and a very lucrative revenue stream. more

Whiskers & Wags, a special section for animal enthusiasts, drew in over $2K revenue with a great response from readers and advertisers! more

Introductory offers by leading news brands are proven to be an effective way to grow revenue and units quickly, without sacrificing retention. This approach attracts new subscribers at scale while building a foundation for sustained revenue growth. more

The need for smarter, faster content creation has never been more urgent. Composer, an AI-driven tool, offers a solution to streamline production and enhance relevance in an industry where speed is everything. more

Cutting-edge KODAK PROSPER Imprinting Systems enable existing offset, flexo and gravure printing presses, as well as finishing and converting equipment, to be enhanced with digital printing capabilities. These flexible and versatile solutions integrate smoothly into existing production environments. more

O’Rourke Media Group has announced the acquisition of Metro Philadelphia, Metro.us and the Philly Sports Network from Schneps Media. Metro Philadelphia is published in print three times per week and online everyday with a focus on the latest news, local events and lifestyle stories. more

The first question from the press pool to President Donald Trump and NATO General Secretary Mark Rutte was a great one: “What was the tipping point for you in making this decision, was it a conversation with President Putin, was it a piece of intelligence?” more

Nextdoor, the social media app for people who like complaining about their neighborhoods (often with a dash of racism), is trying to reinvent itself — and it’s turning to local journalism for help. more

The Chattanooga Times Free Press, represented by RCFP attorneys, sued the city council for secretly discussing new voting boundaries. more