O’Rourke Media Group has announced the acquisition of Metro Philadelphia, Metro.us and the Philly Sports Network from Schneps Media. Metro Philadelphia is published in print three times per week and online everyday with a focus on the latest news, local events and lifestyle stories. more

The first question from the press pool to President Donald Trump and NATO General Secretary Mark Rutte was a great one: “What was the tipping point for you in making this decision, was it a conversation with President Putin, was it a piece of intelligence?” more

Nextdoor, the social media app for people who like complaining about their neighborhoods (often with a dash of racism), is trying to reinvent itself — and it’s turning to local journalism for help. more

The Chattanooga Times Free Press, represented by RCFP attorneys, sued the city council for secretly discussing new voting boundaries. more

Yesterday, President Donald Trump announced an increase in the tariff on imports from Canada from 25% to 35%; however, the administration has confirmed this morning that the exemption for USMCA-compliant products will remain in force after the increase takes effect.  This means that at this time, newsprint from Canadian mills will NOT be subject to tariffs when the new rate takes effect.  more

The 2025-26 class of America’s Newspapers Executive Development Program officially launched this week in New Orleans, bringing together 20 future-focused newspaper professionals for the first of three in-person leadership sessions. more

The Local Journalist Index is a landmark study by Muck Rack, the trusted platform for journalists and communications professionals, and Rebuild Local News, the leading nonpartisan organization advancing public policies to strengthen community news, revealing a nationwide shortage of local journalists that's more widespread and severe than previously understood.  more

A “click-to-cancel” rule, which would have required businesses to make it easy for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions and memberships, has been blocked by a federal appeals court just days before it was set to go into effect. more

For the third time this year, the Institute for Nonprofit News, with support from Google News Initiative, is providing fast-track grants to news organizations covering natural disasters. more

DallasNews Corporation, the holding company of The Dallas Morning News and Medium Giant, and Hearst, one of the nation’s leading information, services and media companies, have signed a definitive agreement whereby DallasNews Corporation would be acquired by Hearst. more

In our recent webinar, Digital Sales Doctor: Diagnosing Business Ailments and Training Your Sales "MEDDICs," our team explored how publishers can empower their sales teams to dig deeper into client pain points and confidently recommend the right solutions. The recording is now available on demand. more

Lineup's signature Best Practices Reviews deliver actionable insights and tailored recommendations to help clients maximize the value of Adpoint and streamline their business operations. Best Practices Reviews are a collaborative, in-depth look at how clients are leveraging Adpoint in their day-to-day workflows. more

At Audience, we help publishers gather data like this to drive smarter content, stronger partnerships and more valuable ad and email experiences. Sometimes it only takes one question to open the door. more

With ad revenue volatility and traffic gains harder to secure, publishers are focused on converting more value from each visitor. Explore how three publishers — The Tampa Bay Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer and Bangor Daily News — each used Sophi (from Mather) to transform their paywall strategy and accelerate growth. more

While generative AI captured headlines in 2023 and 2024, a new paradigm is emerging that promises to be even more revolutionary: agentic AI. Unlike traditional AI tools that respond to prompts, agentic AI acts independently, planning and executing complex tasks with minimal human oversight. more

The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism has released the annual Digital News Report for 2025. Join us for an exclusive webinar as Nic Newman, lead author of the report, presents key findings in this year’s research that reflect the biggest and latest audience needs in North America. more

Eagle Media Corporation’s flagship daily, The Butler Eagle, has successfully gone live with the Community Advertising System (CAS) from Software Consulting Services, LLC (SCS). more

The news industry is perpetually exposed to change. This article explores two of these changes:  emerging audience habits and a splintered news ecosystem. FT Strategies then puts this into perspective for newsrooms by examining the strategic, structural and operational shifts that are needed to remain sustainable and relevant in a volatile climate. more

Joe Soprano, executive editor at the Times Leader (Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania), died Sunday, July 6, after a long battle with cancer. more

Adams Publishing Group is now Adams MultiMedia. This change reflects its expanded capabilities in marketing, digital services and print solutions — serving communities in 19 states. more