Journalists and press freedom advocates were rightly appalled last month when a single judge in small-town Mississippi ordered one newspaper to remove one allegedly defamatory editorial from its website. But now, Florida’s legislature is pushing countless news outlets across the Sunshine State to do the same thing. more

The boards of directors of the Public Notice Resource Center (PNRC) and American Court and Commercial Newspapers (ACCN) announced that they have selected the Michigan Press Association to manage the joint affairs of the two groups when the contract with their current management company ends on April 2. more

Journalists may see more post-grad opportunities in the coming years as a new bill before Connecticut legislature seeks to establish 12 journalism fellowships. more

Legislation that would move all or most public notice in three states to government websites passed significant milestones last month. Bills in Indiana and Kentucky were approved by the Houses of Representatives in those states by comfortable margins, while another in Idaho’s lower chamber barely squeaked by. more

As the Texas legislature considers proposals to change the Texas Citizens Participation Act in ways that would make it more expensive for SLAPP victims to defend themselves and more difficult to recover their attorneys fees, the Freedom of the Press Foundation revisited a recent case and why these parts of the law matter. more

Rufus Friday has a difficult but extremely important job. The longtime newspaper executive was recently hired to lead an organization that aims to restore trust in the news media. more

The family-owned Cortland Standard (Cortland, New York) has ceased publication, a casualty of declining readership and increasing costs, including an expected 25% tariff on newsprint. It was the second-oldest family-owned newspaper in New York, but one of the five oldest family-owned newspapers in America. more

America’s Newspapers encourages its members to contact their legislators and to ask for an exemption to tariffs on newsprint.  more

Carrie Radcliff, a Snohomish County native and current advertising director for The Daily Herald (Everett, Washington), has been named the newspaper’s newest publisher. more

At this year’s Mather Symposium, industry leaders gathered for the Pugpig roundtable discussion on one of the most pressing topics in digital publishing: driving engagement and retention on mobile. Let’s dive into the key themes from the discussion. more

How did Cox Media Group achieve such remarkable customer growth? In this case study, we’ll uncover the strategies and tactics behind their success! more

Media outlets invest significant effort into crafting compelling stories, yet many find it challenging to complement them with engaging video content. This gap is a major missed opportunity — video is one of the most powerful tools for capturing audience attention, increasing engagement and driving substantial revenue. more

Looking for a NEW way to generate revenue? Second Street has you covered with eCommerce! Check out this “Office Hours” where Walt Mutschler, our senior product manager, and Julie Foley, our senior customer success manager, walk through our new UGC eCommerce feature and provide best practices and ideas for using eCommerce to generate even more revenue! more

The shift to mobile advertising doesn’t have to be a challenge for publishers — it’s an exciting opportunity to expand reach, grow your audience and create new revenue streams through mobile-friendly experiences. By embracing a mobile advertising strategy, AdMessenger can help you connect with audiences in new and impactful ways. more

The 2026 application to apply to become a host newsroom will be released later this year.  The recruitment team is currently meeting with interested newsrooms.  To learn more, plan to register for one of our upcoming virtual webinars. more

Stacker brought on 350 new publishers in the last few months, joining almost 4,000 sites already using Stacker's free Newswire to complement their coverage. more

A newspaper client wanted to lower the cost of distributing more than 500,000 weekly products. Could financial savings be realized, while increasing the level of customer service? Read this success story involving CarrierTrack Technologies! more

Small businesses are often stuck with a basic website, no outside help and no time to make great ads. It’s no wonder they struggle to see results with digital campaigns. Here’s how you can help SMB advertisers succeed and keep them coming back for more. more

Determined to modernize every aspect of the publication’s digital presence, Chicago Reader Publisher Amber Nettles prioritized upgrading its outdated digital classifieds and self-service ad placement system — with the help of Bluefin Technology Partners. more

The 2025 Mega-Conference  is packed with industry-leading insights designed to help newspaper leaders navigate today’s challenges and seize new opportunities. This is the must-attend event for executives looking to grow revenue, enhance audience engagement and future-proof their organizations. more