It’s sad that the Malheur Enterprise, a legendary newspaper in Eastern Oregon, is shutting down this month. But there are some positive angles to the story. The Enterprise demonstrated that local papers can still succeed with committed ownership and aggressive, quality journalism. more

ProPublica, Boston Globe Media, The Dallas Morning News, The Baltimore Banner and Arizona State University’s NEWSWELL will launch AI experiments in partnership with OpenAI and Microsoft. more

Gannett Co., Inc. announced that Anurag Mathur has joined as vice president of enterprise and distributed partnerships. In his role, Mathur will oversee syndication and content licensing, philanthropic partnerships and new business development in areas like artificial intelligence. more

The Houston Chronicle has hired veteran Texas journalist Julián Aguilar to cover the impact of immigration policies in Houston, one of the most diverse cities in the country. more

The corps members, including 14 CatchLight photojournalist Fellows, begin their service in July, growing the active local reporting corps to 187. more

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) has announced the next chapter of its Black culture product, UATL, with a new paid tier that will offer members expanded access to events, content and discounts designed to build community and connection. more

The advertising landscape has undergone a seismic shift, leaving local businesses scrambling to keep up. Yet, local newspapers still hold a powerful position. By embracing WeLevel’s CRM tools alongside traditional newspaper advertising, businesses can breathe new life into their marketing strategies. more

In the newspaper industry, real estate often gets treated as an afterthought — a necessary expense, a legacy asset or a logistical headache. But what if it’s actually an opportunity? What if a building isn’t just a cost center, but a chance to unlock capital, improve operations and create long-term value? more

Shaw Media took a leap of faith with its digital three-phase Best Of ballot using Second Street and nearly tripled its YOY revenue. more

Did you know that Americans spend an average of 4 hours and 37 minutes on their phones daily? If you’re not including ad placements on mobile, you’re missing out on a massive audience and a very lucrative revenue stream. more

With automated texts about extreme weather provided by United Robots, local newsrooms can service readers with fast and reliable updates, and — at the same time — allow reporters to focus on covering live developments on the ground. more

To promote its true crime podcast, “Stephenville,” Texas Monthly ran a multichannel campaign using Marigold’s Sailthru platform, reaching audiences across print, digital, audio, paid media and its true crime newsletter. more

If you don’t monetize your content, someone else will. Your work is valuable. It deserves not only recognition, but protection and financial return. That’s where PopMount comes in. With 24 years of experience supporting publishers, PopMount offers a trusted, turnkey solution designed to help you capture the full value of your recognition content. more

The Houston Chronicle has named staff writer Octavia Johnson as its new transportation reporter, tasked with navigating the complexities of “the commute” in the nation's fourth-largest city. more

The Houston Chronicle has named Jennifer Radcliffe as its new local news editor. In this role, she will oversee the local government and the local education teams.  more

Aviva Bechky is joining the Houston Chronicle’s award-winning food team in July. more

The Houston Chronicle has named Brian Rausch as its new weekend editor. In this role, he will lead weekend coverage as part of the breaking news team.  more

Mirabel Technologies is proud to announce that its all-in-one publishing CRM platform, which powers The Magazine Manager, The Newspaper Manager and Digital Media Manager, has been recognized by MarTech Outlook as the Magazine Management Software of the Year for 2025. more

The Las Vegas Review-Journal announced that its reimagined Neon entertainment coverage will continue to lead the way in the Las Vegas media market, providing residents and visitors unparalleled access to the city's best experiences, starting today, May 16. Launched in 1997 and long a reader favorite, Neon now boldly expands into the digital space at neon.reviewjournal.com. more

America’s Newspapers is pleased to announce that Software Consulting Services (SCS) is once again a supporter of the Executive Development Program, a year-long initiative designed to prepare emerging leaders in the newspaper industry for the next stage in their careers. more