For decades, the standard playbook for publication-to-reader communication relied on two pillars: the legacy email newsletter and the traditional call center. But as we move through 2026, a massive shift in consumer behavior has fundamentally altered the media landscape. more

Audiences are seeking out local event content from publishers, but sourcing, curating and creating content can be time-consuming. CitySpark has just added several new AI-powered tools on top of its hyper-local event data, making creating compelling content easier than ever. more

Richner Communications, Inc., based in Garden City, New York, has selected SCS’s Community Advertising System to modernize and streamline its advertising, production and customer service workflows. more

AdCellerant's latest blog provides a practical framework for pressure-testing your marketing strategy. Drawing on industry benchmarks and actionable insights, this piece explores how to eliminate planning guesswork and maximize advertising ROI from day one. more

For many newspapers, the fastest route to new revenue is not finding new prospects. It's reconnecting with advertisers who already know who you are, understand your audience and have trusted you with their marketing budget before. They bought from you once, disappeared for a while, and may be much closer to returning than you think. more

SalesFuel announces new research revealing the average cost of a bad B2B sales hire now totals $177,171, significantly higher than the figure most commonly cited by business leaders for the past decade. more

David Dunn-Rankin, chairman of D-R Media and Investments LLC, which owns the Highlands News-Sun, is the newest inductee into the Florida Newspaper Hall of Fame. more

Position your newspaper for success for the 2026 election. Research from America's Newspapers and Coda Ventures shows the advantage local newspapers have in election coverage and advertising opportunities. Voters trust the local newspaper over every other source, turn to it first when deciding local races, and accept its political advertising rather than resenting it. Find out more on how to put that position to work — on the editorial side and the advertising side. more

As newsrooms ban reporters from betting on the news, tougher questions remain about how to cover the markets themselves. more

The Future Newsrooms Study 2026 is a landmark global benchmark examining how news organizations are redefining editorial strategy, audience relationships and newsroom capabilities in response to shifting audience behaviors, AI disruption and an increasingly abundant information environment. more

California legislators are trying again to save local newsroom jobs, and it’s no wonder. As the Assembly considered a refundable tax credit for news organizations, Californians were trying to navigate a zany primary election that included 61 candidates for governor. The tax bill sailed through, 63-10, on May 27. more

Morris Multimedia Southeast Georgia Group has named Pat Donahue regional executive editor for its Southeast Georgia group, where he will oversee newsroom operations and editorial direction across the company’s five community newspapers serving Bulloch, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty and Tattnall counties. more

After a year and a half at the helm of The Kerrville Daily Times — including leading the newspaper’s coverage of one of the community’s most devastating tragedies — the need to provide that same steady leadership and support to his family is calling John Wells back to Alabama. more

Applications for the next America’s Newspapers Executive Development Program have been extended — but only a few slots remain. more

The decision to cut 65 jobs underscores the news industry’s ongoing challenges. more

June 3, 2026 - The order would give officials the chance to brace the economy for security risks. President Donald Trump shelved an earlier proposal following industry backlash. more

A newspaper company argues the news aggregator NewsBreak has violated its copyright to its online articles by displaying embedded versions on its app. more

FT Strategies, in partnership with WAN-IFRA and supported by Arc XP, is pleased to introduce the Future Newsrooms Study 2026, a landmark global benchmark examining how news organizations are redefining editorial strategy, audience relationships and newsroom capabilities in response to changing audience behaviors, AI disruption and an increasingly abundant information environment. more

Times Journal Media Group announces the purchase of three additional Georgia newspapers: The Oconee Enterprise in Watkinsville, The Walton Tribune in Monroe and The Covington News in Newton County. All three papers print weekly or biweekly and operate corresponding websites. more

Volunteers are needed to help judge the entries for this year's Carmage Walls Commentary Prize. Help us recognize excellence among our members! more