Many smartphones users have grown weary of news alerts — the notifications regularly popping up on their screens to inform them of breaking news or other world events — according to a new analysis. more

June 20, 2025 - A Trump-backed provision in Congress’ sweeping bill would block states from regulating AI for a decade unless they give up broadband funds. more

An Oregon plan to help save local journalism is close to the finish line but it’s unclear whether Senate Bill 686 will pass before the Legislature adjourns. The bill would require Google and Meta to pay publishers for the value news adds to their platforms in the state. But it will likely die unless it receives a vote in the next few days. more

The Lufkin (Texas) Daily News and The Daily Sentinel in Nacogdoches, Texas,  will undergo exciting changes on June 30, Southern Newspapers Inc. President Leonard Woolsey announced. more

Here are three reasons why publishers must rethink their advertising strategy in 2025 — and how doing so can unlock new growth. more

Tactician Media’s DigitalZip helps local publishers like you easily map and present your reach — by ZIP code — in an agency-friendly format that aligns with how planners buy media today. more

U.K.-based publisher National World recently undertook a journey to automate print production without compromising editorial integrity. And at the heart of this transformation stood Atex with its print automation solution. more

This new module marks a significant leap forward in editorial production, combining the power of automation with the flexibility of human creativity. more

Publishers like those working with Smartico have started bundling every print ad with a digital companion — automatically. The result? Higher yield, lower operational friction and a huge upgrade in advertiser perception. more

Legacy and the Marietta Daily Journal crafted a custom subscription package for a local funeral home that offered unlimited obituary placement for one monthly flat fee, both in print and online, regardless of word count. Within weeks of launching the program, the funeral home's placement rates with the Journal jumped 182 percent. more

Letterhead's platform is purpose-built to help publishers and organizations use email to drive connection and revenue without the complexity of traditional CRM or marketing automation platforms. more

Alpha Media replaced cash giveaways with a travel-themed contest, resulting in a 44% increase in sponsor revenue and stronger audience engagement. more

Presteligence is taking a proactive approach to help its clients achieve better search engine visibility and user engagement by optimizing four critical areas: performance, accessibility, best practices and optimization. more

At Kodak, sustainability is not just a goal, it is a core value that drives the company’s innovation and global operations. A clear testimony to this is the new edition of Kodak's Sustainability Report entitled “One World, One Kodak.” more

Longtime newsroom manager and reporter Laura Gunderson has been named editor and vice president of content for The Oregonian/OregonLive. more

Five years ago U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell published a report on the dire situation facing local journalism that’s essential to democracy. In retrospect, she nailed it. more

Chatbots are replacing Google’s traditional search, devastating traffic for some publishers. more

This year's report offers insights on news influencers, platform changes, AI in journalism, reader revenue, news avoidance and trust in news. more

The Detroit News will begin operating independently at year’s end following the conclusion of its 36-year partnership with the Detroit Free Press, The News announced Monday. more

Recently the boards of directors of America’s Newspapers and the America’s Newspapers Foundation met in Galveston, Texas, for two days of focused discussion and strategic planning. It’s always impressive to see the dedication of this group of newspaper leaders who volunteer their time to help tackle some of the industry’s most pressing needs and to guide the future of local newspapers. more