October 30, 2024 - In a new article in The Washington Monthly, Dr. Courtney C. Radsch, director of the Center for Journalism and Liberty at the Open Markets Institute, argues that the survival of artificial intelligence hinges on high-quality, human-generated content and data, which means that journalists, artists, content creators and analysts, have more leverage to be fairly compensated for their work than they might realize.  more

The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY is proud to announce the launch of the AI Community Engagement Lab, a new six-month training program designed to empower community journalists with artificial intelligence tools and techniques and enhance audience engagement. more

Richard N. Winfield, a leading U.S. First Amendment lawyer who represented The Associated Press for three decades and championed freedom of expression for journalists around the world, died on Tuesday, Oct. 22. He was 91. more

Krutika Pathi has been appointed the news director for the U.K. and Ireland, based in London. She is currently the South Asia correspondent for the AP, based in New Delhi, covering India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal. more

The Kerrville (Texas) Daily Times has a new publisher with a small town upbringing, a love of tight-knit communities and an appreciation for what the Texas Hill Country represents.  more

The Minnesota Star Tribune is launching a new statewide news partnership, powered by a grant from Google News Initiative. The partnership will enable content sharing between news organizations across the state, as well as forthcoming subscription bundling between participants, creating new revenue streams for local news. more

Andrew Morse discusses his vision for a modern media company in today's local news landscape and expanding community engagement in one of the most dynamic cities in the U.S. more

The number of local news deserts expanded in the U.S. this year with 127 newspapers shuttering, leaving nearly 55 million Americans with limited to no access to local news, according to the Medill State of Local News Report 2024 released Oct. 23. more

Shaw Media is acquiring the Daily Journal (Illinois), a historic publication that has served the Kankakee community for over a century. The purchase marks the transfer of ownership from the Small family, who have stewarded the newspaper with dedication and commitment to local journalism for generations. more

Carpenter Media Group has announced that a preliminary agreement has been reached to acquire the assets of EO Media Group, a respected family-owned media company with deep roots in the Pacific Northwest. The acquisition includes EO Media Group’s portfolio of more than two dozen newspapers and magazines across Oregon and Washington. more

Leonard Woolsey, president of Southern Newspapers and president and publisher of The Daily News in Galveston, Texas, has been elected president of America's Newspapers for 2024-25.  The election of officers and directors was held Oct. 22 during the Senior Leadership Conference in Charleston. more

As Leonard Woolsey steps into the leadership of America's Newspapers as its newly elected president, he is focused on the value that the association brings to newspapers across the country — including those that may not yet be members.  In an interview with America's Newspapers, he said the organization is the “thread that stitches newspapers together” — much like local newspapers are the thread that stitch their communities together.  more

The Inland Press Foundation has named Patty Slusher, a longtime association executive, the winner of the 2024 Inland Foundation Distinguished Service Award. more

Judi Terzotis, CEO of Georges Media Group, was honored with the Frank W. Mayborn Leadership Award on Monday during the Senior Leadership Conference of America's Newspapers.

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Journalists need stronger protections than the Supreme Court has recognized. more

America's Newspapers is proud to welcome Adapex into membership. more

With the legislative session now over and Governor Newsom completing making his way through about 1,200 bills to sign or veto, the California News Publishers Association has shared a favorable outcome on a key piece of legislation that further supports the health and longevity of news publishers and communities across the state. more

Our 2024 election collection includes resources to help you cover surveys and opinion polls, voting issues, election administration issues, local elections, and ballot measure topics. more

Former Clark County Public Administrator Robert Telles was sentenced Wednesday to 28 years to life in prison for the murder of Las Vegas Review-Journal investigative reporter Jeff German. more

The Federal Trade Commission is taking steps to make it easier for consumers to cancel digital subscriptions. more