Nicole Stockdale, a native Midwesterner who has helped oversee five newsrooms in California for McClatchy in recent years, will become the next executive editor of The News & Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina) and The Herald-Sun (Durham, North Carolina). more

Katherine Miller, a veteran newspaper executive who began her career in Joplin, Missouri, has been appointed publisher of The Joplin Globe. more

Congress labeled the app’s Chinese ownership a national security risk and passed a law that would ban the social media platform unless it was sold. TikTok and creators say that violates their free speech rights. more

A new report further documents the evisceration of Washington’s capitol press corps as the state’s news industry shrank in recent years. Sadly, this comes as new state leaders take office next week and the Legislature convenes with a $10 billion-plus budget deficit that will lead to policy changes affecting a generation of Washingtonians. more

Sarah Leach, who was fired for talking to a Poynter columnist, launched the nonprofit Ottawa News Network with backing from local sponsors. more

Cox Enterprises has named Shereta Williams as executive vice president of Growth Operations. In this role, Williams will continue to help drive the company's diversification strategy and oversee all Cox Enterprises' majority-owned businesses outside of its core operating divisions, Cox Communications and Cox Automotive. more

In response to Meta's announcement that it will end its fact-checking program with independent third parties and pivot to a “Community Notes” model that uses crowdsourced fact-checking contributions from users, America's Newspapers issued the following statement:

Meta’s recent decision to replace third-party fact-checking with a crowdsourced system called “Community Notes” further highlights the importance that local newspapers play in providing reliable, vetted information to their communities. While social media platform approaches to content moderation are often politically-oriented and vulnerable to bias and manipulation, local newspapers continue to prioritize accuracy, fairness and accountability.

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Jan. 16 webinar: Plan and optimize 2025 sales with the coordinated revenue tools, editorial features and design assets only a Metro subscription provides! more

Every publisher dreams of sustainable revenue growth, but finding the right monetization model can feel like an uphill battle. Subscriptions work for some, but what if your content thrives on reader loyalty rather than exclusive access? Flip-Pay has the answer. more

When bad weather hits, storm-related home repairs, such as leaks and structural damage, can become urgent needs. Finding quick and reliable services is critical for homeowners facing these issues. more

Report for America is seeking talented, service-minded journalists and photographers to join its reporting corps.  Applications are now open for positions in newsrooms of all types — digital startups, daily and weekly newspapers, radio and TV stations and more. more

The new year is the perfect opportunity for publishers to reset and focus on growth, and 2025 is no different. Whether refining current strategies or trying something new, now is the time for publishers to jumpstart the year and set themselves up for success. more

Every business accepting credit cards faces the risk of chargebacks. These disputed transactions can result in significant revenue loss, costing you both the product/your time and the sale. MSG Payment Systems understands the challenges newspapers face and created a guide to help minimize chargebacks. more

The Alliance for Audited Media asked leaders from several media groups, including America’s Newspapers’ Dean Ridings, to share their thoughts about the past year and what the industry should look forward to in 2025. Here’s what they had to say. more

While February is known for Valentine’s Day, love and romance, it is also Heart Month. Kid Scoop offers you this smart, fun feature to attract sponsors who want to promote healthy hearts for all ages. more

The transfer marks a milestone in the fight against tech companies that featured journalism on their platforms but failed to compensate companies creating the content. more

Several changes are coming to the leadership of the Anchorage Daily News, including the departure of the editor and the publisher, owner and president Ryan Binkley announced Monday. more

A family man and newspaper entrepreneur, Gary Rust spent his final days surrounded by loved ones, sharing humor, songs and cherished memories. His legacy of love and devotion endures. more

Poynter has created a glossary of terms used in newsrooms and their definitions, so you can stay in the know. more

Facebook and Instagram owner Meta said it’s scrapping its third-party fact-checking program and replacing it with a Community Notes program written by users similar to the model used by Elon Musk’s social media platform X. more