Kevin Hall, a veteran news executive and the current president of Georges Media Group, the parent company of The Times-Picayune and The Advocate, has been chosen as the news organization’s next publisher. He succeeds Judi Terzotis, who will step down from her position handling the day-to-day management of the company and take on a new role as CEO, the company said Tuesday. more

Jim and Sandy Poole, owners of the Times-Journal in Cobleskill, New York, have sold the newspaper after 32 years of ownership, according to John Cribb, Cribb, Cope & Potts who represented the Poole family in the transaction. The T-J was sold to Mark Vinciguerra, owner of Capital Region Independent Media.  more

In a decisive move to strengthen ethnic and community media, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1511 — authored by Assemblymember Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles) — into law, mandating that state agencies develop plans to increase their advertising spending in media outlets serving California's diverse populations. The law requires agencies to annually report on their progress to ensure transparency and accountability. more

Microsoft has launched a new software tool to help news outlets worldwide become more sustainable. Called the Media Viability Accelerator, the free platform also marks a new direction for Microsoft’s work to support journalism, as part of its broader initiative to protect democracy. more

A white paper based on the research of more than a dozen journalists and scholars will provide details on why the gap exists, as well as solutions for solving the problem. more

The Empire State Local News Coalition is excited to celebrate the opening of three New York newspapers in Westchester and Long Island communities that previously lost their local papers amid a wave of newsroom closures. This victory for independent, local journalism comes just months after the coalition helped drive the passage of New York’s groundbreaking $90 million Newspaper and Broadcast Media Jobs Program — the nation’s first tax credit incentivizing hiring at local media outlets. more

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Penn State removed nearly three dozen racks containing its independent student-produced newspaper from on-campus locations this week because politics-related ads on the racks violated school policy. more

After launching the Denver Gazette digital publication four years ago, Clarity Media is seeking to expand its footprint statewide. more

Just as tobacco companies skewed research in the 1950s to downplay smoking risks, Big Tech companies are tainting research and independent experts to weaken antitrust enforcement. more

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) today announced the promotion of Caren Bohan to USA TODAY editor in chief, overseeing USA TODAY Network’s flagship national publication. Her role is effective immediately, reporting to Monica Richardson, senior vice president of USA TODAY. more

Aaron Rother is bringing years of media sales experience to his new position as director of digital and multi-media sales for Press Publications/Northstar Media/Kanabec Publications in Minnesota and Sentinel Publications in Wisconsin. more

The Associated Press and AppliedXL have announced a collaboration to provide AI-powered local news tips and advisories on health, energy and environment issues to AP member newsrooms in an effort to enhance local journalism. more

The Ogden Newspapers will purchase The Dominion Post from the Raese family of Morgantown and its West Virginia Newspaper Publishing Co., the two companies announced Wednesday. more

September 10, 2024 - On Monday, Sept. 9, the Empire State Local News Coalition and Columbia Journalism School hosted “AI and Local News: Challenges and Opportunities for Journalism in New York,” a panel convening experts in journalism, technology and government to explore how AI is reshaping local news and the opportunities it presents for cross-sector collaboration. more

Prompted by the steep decline in government reporting, media organizations in Washington are launching their own news bureau in Olympia. more

The Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications has announced the creation of the Medill Illinois News Bureau, which will provide local news outlets with coverage of the state legislature and government agencies. more

September 6, 2024 - In a column to readers, The Dallas Morning News explained its use of AI saying: "Our newsroom is dedicated to examining applications of AI technology in our work while maintaining the integrity of how we approach and produce journalism." more

Heather Ruotolo, a Tahlequah Daily Press employee for nearly 12 years, has been named publisher of the newspaper, according to Terry Connor, CNHI regional executive for Oklahoma and other states. more

The first daily newspaper in the U.S. to become a nonprofit has published a refreshingly readable and transparent annual report. more