August 17, 2023 - Weeks after announcing a partnership with OpenAI, The Associated Press urges caution in using — and reporting on — generative AI tools. more

Cox First Media will celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Dayton (Ohio) Daily News on Aug. 22 and invites the community to join in the celebration the entire anniversary week with a special invitation to read local news and in-depth investigations for free and to attend a special event held in honor of the milestone year.   more

In this alert, Seyfarth discusses key takeaways from this settlement for all employers, regardless of whether their hiring technology might be characterized as an “artificial intelligence” tool. more

As both a resident and journalist, I keep two go bags packed: one for reporting emergencies and another one if I need to evacuate my home.  more

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Communication and Information (CCI) has appointed Peyton Manning (’97) as a professor of practice starting in the fall 2023 term.   more

Newsroom leader Alex Mena, who rose from answering phones as a teenager at the Miami Herald to become managing editor of the storied newsroom, on Monday was named executive editor of the Miami Herald and el Nuevo Herald. more

Earlier this summer, the Sun-Gazette in Exeter, California, started using Column's new and improved notice templates for placing legal ads and public notices. Since then, their newspaper staff has decreased the time it takes to place a notice by 22% and reduced editing by 6%.   more

With 61,000 obituaries and $29 million delivered to more than 2,000 newspapers, Legacy's investment in building the first nationwide obituary network is paying off. Join us for a rare behind-the-scenes tour of Legacy’s development process. more

Are you looking to increase the revenue of your publication?  Do you want to partner with a company that is publisher focused?  PopMount is a strategic media partner that specializes in turning your publication’s content into keepsakes and products that will generate additional revenue for years to come. more

The Cadet, a student newspaper published by cadets at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI), achieved a remarkable feat when it was honored with the Virginia Press Association Award for Journalistic Integrity and Community Service. Presteligence spoke with The Cadet publisher, Bob Morris, for insight into the significance of this accomplishment. more

The AAM Audit update — effective September 2023 — introduces a new option for U.S. newspapers to report digital circulation by ZIP code in the one-day gross distribution section of AAM reports. In line with this update, Tactician Media offers DigitalZip, a program that analyzes website and e-edition circulation and audience counts at a ZIP code level updated monthly. more

Are you using traditional processed plates simply because that’s the way you’ve always done it? When you really stop to look at your business, though, a switch to process free plates may be more compelling. more

Helen Trask, senior vice president of consumer subscriptions, revenue and growth at Gannett, uses her knack for analytics and creativity to drive subscription sales and revenue. Here, she shares insights from her career, including how her team uses data to create valued content, what has surprised her most and where she sees the future of news media. more

Some savvy publishers have successfully diversified for many years, but this strategy is now proving to be a condition of survival for many others as well. And for Advantage users, here's the good news: diversification is and has always been an integral part of our business model. more

A free download for teachers and home-school parents is now appearing on each new Kid Scoop weekly page. One click goes directly to a free sample of a Teacher Activity Package with seven pages of ready-to-use learning activities. more

Don't miss this exclusive webinar on Wednesday,  Sept. 13, where FT Strategies speaks to Financial Times’ chief product officer, Lindsey Jayne, to discuss the essential technologies necessary for operating a thriving digital news organization.  more

After discontinuing an underperforming “Back to School” special section in 2012, a Colorado newspaper recently revived the publication using community feedback to produce a product that gets high marks from both readers and advertisers. Here’s how they did it:  more

During the 74th edition of World News Media News Congress, Protecmedia, a leader in technological solutions for media companies, presented its innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) based solutions from June 28-30. more

When summer began, the future of the Wahkiakum County Eagle was in limbo. Now, as the season winds down, the beloved newspaper published alongside the Columbia River is seeing what may be the best possible outcome. more

A small central Kansas police department is facing a torrent of criticism for raiding a local newspaper’s office and the home of its owner and publisher, seizing computers and cellphones, and, in the publisher’s view, stressing his 98-year-old mother enough to cause her weekend death. more