While couples may be scaling back on some wedding expenses, demand to make the celebration special remains high, making niche advertising a valuable addition to any vendor’s marketing strategy. more

For printers willing to take a proactive approach to sustainability, there has never been a better time to go process-free. Supporting high-quality, profitable printing, KODAK SONORA Process Free Plates help printers to meet shifting customer demands, improve their productivity and foster a greener future for their industry. more

With threats to journalists mounting around the world, top academic institutions led by the Journalism Protection Initiative at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY are launching the Knight Press Freedom Fellowships program to support journalists at risk. The new program is made possible by a generous grant from John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, based in Miami. more

President-elect Trump sued the Des Moines Register and pollster J. Ann Selzer on Monday over a poll released just before Election Day indicating Vice President Harris had a sizable lead in Iowa. more

McClatchy, a local news and information company, has announced the successful completion of its merger with accelerate360, a distribution, logistics and media company. The new company will operate under the McClatchy Media Company (MMC) moniker. more

The Minnesota Star Tribune has announced that its editor, Suki Dardarian, is retiring after more than a decade at the media company.  Dardarian’s last day as editor will be Monday, Feb. 3. more

YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat remain widely used among U.S. teens; some say they're on these sites almost constantly. more

Carol Hunter, one of the longest-serving executive editors in the 175-year history of the Des Moines Register, announced Thursday she is retiring after a 45-year career in journalism.  more

Paywalls have long been a necessary tool for newspapers, but they come with a significant challenge — most readers simply walk away. During Wednesday’s webinar, Wade Bradley, CEO/co-founder of Make It Free, shared a groundbreaking approach to address this issue. more

A local effort to save the La Conner Weekly News may need a holiday miracle. A community group formed in September to save the paper raised around $30,000 so far. But that’s not enough to buy it from owner Ken Stern, who has been trying to get $250,000. more

FORJournalism is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit led by media professionals with decades of experience operating successful rural and metro news organizations.  more

Senate Republicans on Tuesday blocked an effort by Democrats to pass a bipartisan bill that would give journalists greater protections under federal law — a move that comes in the wake of President-elect Donald Trump opposing the measure. more

Federal prosecutors sidestepped some Justice Department rules when they seized the phone records or emails of reporters as part of media leak investigations during the Trump administration, according to a new watchdog report being released as the aggressive practice of hunting for journalists’ sources could again be resurrected. more

A recent webinar hosted by E&P Magazine spotlighted auto-pagination, showcasing how this cutting-edge print workflow automation technology, developed by Atex, is reshaping the landscape of print publishing. more

Midwest Communications boosted engagement with Audience's Sweepstakes tool, offering $1,000/month mortgage payments for a year. more

As the media industry continues to evolve, there has been a significant rise in demand for self-service advertising solutions. Lineup Systems' Ad2Order offers a comprehensive and efficient platform for managing the entire ad process. more

In a new partnership, AlignSimple and Stonerock Business Solutions are combining expertise to empower small and medium-sized news organizations. Together, they’re addressing one of the industry’s toughest challenges: financial sustainability. more

If your products are not in their search database, then you most likely are missing buys from advertisers looking for coverage in your county and ZIP codes. more

As the industry evolves, effectively managing real estate portfolios is crucial to align assets with shifting business and expense models, while meeting market demands. more

BLOX Digital has announced the beta launch of BLOX NXT (pronounced "next"), a groundbreaking new content management system that is set to redefine how media organizations manage, monetize and distribute content. more