The Associated Press is introducing a new program to convene its members and customers for engaging conversations about the future of news.   more

In a memo to staff, Vice President and Head of Global Newsgathering Paul Haven announced that Ricardo Zuniga has been named director of global beats, where he will oversee some of AP’s most vital coverage areas including business, entertainment and sports. more

Alyson Hoge, managing editor of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, announced her retirement Tuesday. more

American Newspaper Solutions (ANS) and CarrierTrack® Technologies (CTT) attended their first America’s Newspapers Mega-Conference last month in Orlando. We thought it would be great for us to give you observations about how we experienced our new membership and this conference from the perspective of a Gold Solutions Partner. more

Report for America is a national service program that places early career and experienced journalists in local newsrooms to report on under-covered topics and communities across the United States and its territories. more

What can newspapers do when their traditional services are no longer enough to maintain a strong and steady revenue stream? Through a partnership with inTandem, newspapers can become a digital service provider that delivers tangible value and enhances the perceived value of their services across the board. more

In today’s competitive landscape, publishers are constantly seeking that one product that not only attracts new customers but also deepens existing relationships, all while providing a reliable, long-term revenue stream. With Beyond Private Label, you can seamlessly deliver this critical service (completely white labeled) without stretching your internal resources. more

Kid Scoop has created a Juneteenth page for children — and entire families. Kid Scoop offers this to share in the miracle of American democracy, a system constantly changing with opportunities to right the wrongs of the past and present. more

Economic uncertainty often tempts businesses to slash ad spending, but research shows that staying visible during downturns can pay off long term. Download AdCellerant’s latest white paper. more

ProImage demonstrated the speed, expertise and reliability that set it apart in the print production technology space when it came to the aid of Lee Enterprises earlier this year. more

Lineup Systems announced the launch of Ad2Order Print and Digital, a self-service advertising platform that streamlines the creation, booking and launch of ads to help publishers save time and increase sales. more

Newsletters have long been a prized asset for publishers. But today’s readers expect more than just blocks of text. What if your curated newsletter could transform into a TV-style newscast, hosted by AI presenters delivering your top stories — automatically? more

BLOX Digital has announced the release of BLOX Digital Embedded, a groundbreaking new series that goes behind the scenes of some of today's most innovative newsrooms. more

Building on the success of its fully managed Optimum Contests solution, NERUS Strategies has launched Optimum Ballots — a self-managed contest platform designed specifically for media companies running “Best Of” competitions. more

Pope Leo XIV on Monday called for the release of imprisoned journalists and affirmed the “precious gift of free speech and the press” in an audience with some of the 6,000 journalists who descended on Rome to cover his election as the first American pontiff. more

Jeremy Gulban dreams of creating a national network of community papers — but first must make 2/3 of his own outlets profitable. more

With family roots in the newspaper industry and many years serving as chairman of Newspapers of New England, Holyoke native Donald R. Dwight, who died at the age of 94 on Sunday, May 4, is being recalled for a life lived by the same principles that guided his commitment to locally owned, independent journalism. more

NewsPublish CMS is a cloud-based, headless system built for digital publishing. With real-time editing, collaboration tools and AI-driven automation, it helps newsrooms deliver content faster across websites, apps and more. more

David Plazas joined the staff of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on May 5 as deputy managing editor overseeing opinion. He serves on the AJC editorial board and will work to develop the board’s editorial voice and connect with members of the community to advance the AJC’s journalism. more

Gannett, Co. Inc., owner of the Des Moines Register, part of the USA TODAY Network, announced it has hired veteran journalist Rachel E. Stassen-Berger to serve as the Register’s new executive editor, effective June 2. more