As Washington’s local-news fellowship takes shape, one thing is already clear. The program, which is placing eight journalists at local news outlets starting early next year, will provide just a fraction of what’s needed to restore and sustain essential, civic news coverage. more

America’s largest newspaper company under nonprofit ownership, the Philadelphia Inquirer has a staff of more than 200 journalists, which dwarfs those of metro newsrooms owned by national chains now controlled by investment funds: Gannett, Lee, Alden and McClatchy. more

The 2024 Pulitzer Prize competition in Journalism is now accepting submissions. This cycle recognizes work published in the 2023 calendar year. All entries must be received by the Jan. 25, 2024, deadline (at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time). more

Kelsey Russell, a 23-year-old TikToker in New York, is on a mission to pull off what media executives have struggled to do for decades: Persuade young people to buy newspapers. more

A key constituent is coming around to support the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act in Congress. The NewsGuild-CWA labor union is warming to the JCPA now that it may include more specificity about supporting newsroom jobs. more

Before the digital age, most newsrooms kept physical copies of archives, as did local libraries. Now, in the digital media world, with changing story formats, technology tools, the rise of AI and frequent media ownership changes, digital preservation of local news stories is a challenge. more

United States’ largest publisher of metropolitan business newsweeklies, American City Business Journals (ACBJ), has launched each of their 40 titles on Pugpig Bolt. more

The Associated Press, The Chronicle of Philanthropy and The Conversation have announced funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help the news organizations cover philanthropies and charities and their impact on society.  more

James Briggs, an award-winning former IndyStar metro columnist, is returning to the newspaper as opinion and community engagement editor, where he'll oversee all opinion content. more

Mark J. Rochester has been tapped as the next executive editor at the Sarasota (Florida) Herald-Tribune, where he will lead newsroom operations with a focus on watchdog journalism. more

Here’s an idea to steal and adapt: How to create a regional keepsake that drives revenue toward your newsroom. more

Amy Dalrymple to lead States Newsroom’s North Dakota outlet. more

December 13, 2023 - News-publishing giant Axel Springer has inked a multiyear licensing deal with AI pioneer OpenAI, a significant milestone as media companies push for compensation for the use of their content in AI tools.  more

Staying informed about the current trends and factors affecting the commercial real estate market is crucial for making informed investment decisions.   This is especially true when the conditions are rapidly changing.  Please feel free to reach out in confidence for a confidential, no-obligation conversation about your real estate. more

The virtual C3 User Group Conference promises to be an invaluable gathering for contact center professionals seeking to stay at the forefront of industry trends and innovation. more

Bluefin Technology Partners, LLC, has announced its partnership with The Fredericksburg Standard - Radio Post of Fredericksburg, Texas.  This collaboration aims to enhance the newspaper's digital classifieds and self-service ad placement solutions. more

Identidad Latina is one of dozens of local news outlets in Connecticut and hundreds across the United States facing the dilemma of declining revenue with little hope for a market-based solution. It’s a story that’s been written hundreds if not thousands of times, but the situation may be reaching a tipping point where increased government support is both more palatable and possible. more

Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. (Columbiana, Alabama) has named Alec Etheredge the company’s next president and publisher. more

Greg Bassett, founding editor of the Salisbury Independent and former executive editor of The Daily Times (Salisbury, Maryland), died Sunday, Dec. 10. He was 63. more

Adams Publishing Group announced the expansion of Assistant General Manager for Sales Betsy Griffin’s role to include oversight and revenue development for the APG East classified departments. more