Sheila Mondeau has been named the new publisher of The Argus-Press in Owosso, Michigan, marking a leadership transition for the historic local newspaper. more

The company publishes The Messenger, TroyLife magazine and troymessenger.com, as well several niche publications and magazines. more

The Houston Chronicle has named Rachel Nostrant its new energy reporter. She will be an integral part of the business team covering the oil and gas industry, a driving force in the Houston economy.  more

Joe Miranda will be joining Gannett as chief technology and data officer. In his role, Miranda will lead the adoption of new technologies to improve digital media and marketing solutions systems and products, including AI, machine learning and big data analytics across the enterprise. more

Doug Skaff Jr., a West Virginia newspaper executive and former Democratic legislative leader, died June 10 following an accident on Interstate 79. He was 48. more

Ray Carlsen, 86, resident of Naperville, Illinois, died on June 8 at Johnson Health Care Center at Windsor Park, Carol Stream, Illinois. more

The Trust Press, a newly launched mission-driven printing facility that opened in December in Denver, has chosen ProImage’s NewsWayX cloud-based workflow to manage its production infrastructure. more

Hagadone Media Group partnered with Bluefin Technology Partners and Jobcase to modernize its classifieds operations to meet growing demands for efficiency, advertiser convenience and broader digital reach — especially in employment advertising. more

With evolving consumer habits, the opportunity for revenue growth through strategic digital transformation is immense. Can your newspaper afford to overlook this shift, or will it leverage WeLevel’s CRM expertise to turn challenges into opportunities? more

Your customers will welcome research that shows people are confident in the market. If you can show that consumers intend to spend more in coming months, it will also help you advertise and market your products or services. more

Stibo DX has announced a significant strategic investment of a double-digit million EUR amount over the next two years in its state-of-the-art CUE media enterprise platform and related services. more

Navigating economic uncertainty is a challenge every publisher faces. Thriving in these times doesn’t necessarily mean cutting costs; it’s about finding smarter ways to operate, innovate and deliver value to both your advertisers and readers. more

These prestigious accolades are a huge testament to AJC’s bold vision to transform a 155-year-old newspaper into a modern, digital-first media powerhouse, and the AJC News app — built on Pugpig Bolt — playing such a central role in that journey. more

Summer may not officially begin until later this month, but the warmer weather is in full swing, and so is consumer activity. With AdMessenger, you can harness real-time weather conditions and summer trends to deliver timely, relevant messages that drive action. more

This new enhancement empowers sales managers and media executives with a comprehensive, visual timeline of user activities — offering a high-level overview by day, week, month or even year. more

Reuters has announced the launch of Reuters Open Interest (ROI), an essential new source for data-driven, expert commentary on market and economic trends for financial professionals. more

From diving into digital to creative sales packages, these “Best Of” ballots prove “Best Of” programs are critical to revenue and audience growth. more

Is your company struggling to keep up with the constant changes in media advertising? With its three core modules, Adpoint empowers media organizations to operate more efficiently, smarter and faster. more

Rick Rouan, who has been named managing editor of The Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch, succeeds Encarnacion Pyle, who accepted a top editor role in Richmond, Virginia, earlier this year. more

The Robert R. McCormick Foundation has awarded a $3.6 million, three-year grant to the Medill Local News Initiative at Northwestern to expand the University’s work to strengthen local news and scholastic journalism in Illinois. more