Flip-Pay has announced a major expansion of its service offerings and key partnerships — an expansion that showcases its ability to support an extensive variety of content verticals, from sports betting and AI-driven tools to B2B political analysis and niche enthusiast communities. more

For businesses in industries where timing and location are crucial, weather-triggered mobile ads through AdMessenger offer an effective way to reach customers when they need your services most, driving awareness and engagement. more

AdCellerant has introduced TikTok advertising to its product suite, giving publishers a powerful tool to expand their reach and increase engagement with younger readers. more

The Hays  Free Press of Kyle, Texas, has joined a growing number of local newspapers across the U.S. that rely on Bluefin Technology Partners' expertise for managing every aspect of the legal notice process, from design and publication placement to compliance fulfillment. more

Want to reenergize local commerce and  boost your bottom line? See how LINK nky has integrated Column Classifieds to enhance its community marketplace.   more

If you did not get a chance to submit an application this year, we still want to hear from you and work to help you prepare for our next application cycle.  more

The Associated Press and German press agency dpa have announced they will launch an Arabic news wire comprising text stories from both news agencies.   more

The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and journalism has sparked both excitement and curiosity within the media industry. As AI becomes more integrated into the newsroom, the opportunities for enhancing efficiency and creating new value for audiences have grown exponentially. more

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Chad Stebbins will become Missouri Press Association’s next executive director after the board of directors met during the 158th Annual Convention to interview finalist candidates for the role. Stebbins officially begins duties with the association Jan. 6, and succeeds Mark Maassen, who is retiring in February. more

Adams Publishing Group has announced the addition of a new reporter to its staff covering its Hometown News weekly newspapers. more

Safeguarding the anonymity of reporters’ sources has been recognized by governments or courts in 49 states and the District of Columbia. There is nothing of the sort, however, on the federal level, where the need is arguably greatest, in part because of the rapid evolution of electronic snooping and the fallout of sharply polarized politics. more

The Argus Leader and its parent company, Gannett, have filed to drop a lawsuit that could have reinstated them as the legal newspaper for the City of Sioux Falls (South Dakota). more

Writing is a process, not an act. In addressing that “core principle” of editing, Buck Ryan and Michael O’Donnell teach writers and editors the art and practicalities of assessing and evaluating “every angle, word, transition, paragraph or piece of punctuation.” more

Each of Wick’s 20 local newspapers are utilizing iPublish’s self-serve intake, with all customer and funeral home support provided by a white-glove, Legacy-managed team. All markets are also hosting their obituaries on Legacy’s platform. more

Susan Lunneborg has been promoted to managing editor of the West Central Tribune in Willmar, Minnesota, effective immediately. more

The Wenatchee (Washington) World has acquired the NCWLIFE television station from LocalTel, uniting the valley’s two most prominent news outlets into a multimedia operation better positioned to serve the region for years to come. more

Bill Albrecht has been named regional president of APG of East Central Minnesota, according to APG Central Division President Jeff Patterson. more

October 11, 2024 - The public’s ability to know about its government is fading in Washington, despite the state’s landmark Public Records Act. That’s happening for several reasons. One is because there are fewer watchdogs fighting for transparency, as the local-news industry declines. more

Most Americans are following the election closely, though roughly half say it’s hard to know what’s true. more