Yesterday, President Donald Trump announced an increase in the tariff on imports from Canada from 25% to 35%; however, the administration has confirmed this morning that the exemption for USMCA-compliant products will remain in force after the increase takes effect.  This means that at this time, newsprint from Canadian mills will NOT be subject to tariffs when the new rate takes effect.  more

The 2025-26 class of America’s Newspapers Executive Development Program officially launched this week in New Orleans, bringing together 20 future-focused newspaper professionals for the first of three in-person leadership sessions. more

The Local Journalist Index is a landmark study by Muck Rack, the trusted platform for journalists and communications professionals, and Rebuild Local News, the leading nonpartisan organization advancing public policies to strengthen community news, revealing a nationwide shortage of local journalists that's more widespread and severe than previously understood.  more

A “click-to-cancel” rule, which would have required businesses to make it easy for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions and memberships, has been blocked by a federal appeals court just days before it was set to go into effect. more

For the third time this year, the Institute for Nonprofit News, with support from Google News Initiative, is providing fast-track grants to news organizations covering natural disasters. more

DallasNews Corporation, the holding company of The Dallas Morning News and Medium Giant, and Hearst, one of the nation’s leading information, services and media companies, have signed a definitive agreement whereby DallasNews Corporation would be acquired by Hearst. more

In our recent webinar, Digital Sales Doctor: Diagnosing Business Ailments and Training Your Sales "MEDDICs," our team explored how publishers can empower their sales teams to dig deeper into client pain points and confidently recommend the right solutions. The recording is now available on demand. more

Lineup's signature Best Practices Reviews deliver actionable insights and tailored recommendations to help clients maximize the value of Adpoint and streamline their business operations. Best Practices Reviews are a collaborative, in-depth look at how clients are leveraging Adpoint in their day-to-day workflows. more

At Audience, we help publishers gather data like this to drive smarter content, stronger partnerships and more valuable ad and email experiences. Sometimes it only takes one question to open the door. more

With ad revenue volatility and traffic gains harder to secure, publishers are focused on converting more value from each visitor. Explore how three publishers — The Tampa Bay Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer and Bangor Daily News — each used Sophi (from Mather) to transform their paywall strategy and accelerate growth. more

While generative AI captured headlines in 2023 and 2024, a new paradigm is emerging that promises to be even more revolutionary: agentic AI. Unlike traditional AI tools that respond to prompts, agentic AI acts independently, planning and executing complex tasks with minimal human oversight. more

The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism has released the annual Digital News Report for 2025. Join us for an exclusive webinar as Nic Newman, lead author of the report, presents key findings in this year’s research that reflect the biggest and latest audience needs in North America. more

Eagle Media Corporation’s flagship daily, The Butler Eagle, has successfully gone live with the Community Advertising System (CAS) from Software Consulting Services, LLC (SCS). more

The news industry is perpetually exposed to change. This article explores two of these changes:  emerging audience habits and a splintered news ecosystem. FT Strategies then puts this into perspective for newsrooms by examining the strategic, structural and operational shifts that are needed to remain sustainable and relevant in a volatile climate. more

Joe Soprano, executive editor at the Times Leader (Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania), died Sunday, July 6, after a long battle with cancer. more

Adams Publishing Group is now Adams MultiMedia. This change reflects its expanded capabilities in marketing, digital services and print solutions — serving communities in 19 states. more

The flooding in the Texas Hill Country has devastated communities and taken lives. In Kerrville — one of the hardest-hit areas — the local newspaper is doing what it does best: providing critical coverage, timely updates and stories that reflect the strength of its people. more

Gannett Co., Inc. has announced a multi-year agreement with AddressUSA to power an online real estate portal across the USA TODAY Network including USA TODAY and over 200 local publications nationwide. more

The Independent Newspaper Group has announced the appointment of Heidi Wright as its new executive director. She succeeds Don Farley, who has led the organization for the past five years and helped strengthen its role as a voice and resource for independent publishers nationwide. more

Veteran journalist and Boone County native Phil Perry has been named president of HD Media, which publishes The Herald-Dispatch, the Charleston Gazette-Mail and a host of weekly publications across West Virginia, Virginia and Ohio. more