Today, Modulist is a turnkey solution for newspapers to process their user-generated, community content submissions for any media type, regardless of size, frequency or distribution platform. But, the team, intuitive platform and its newspaper partners did not grow overnight.  Here's a snapshot of the last 10 years and how this media services company intentionally built a plug-in order processing system with sincerity, empathy and expertise. more

Save the date for the 7th Mather Economics Symposium on Subscriber Lifestyle Management, to be held May 6, 7 and 10 (Thursday, Friday and Monday).  Details coming soon. more

Grow home-related advertising sales leading into spring, as readers continue to invest in their nests. more

Over the past six years, companies that do business with Denver-based Publication Printers have helped the printer offset more than 1.6 billion printed pages and replant more than 192,000 trees through a reforestation project called Print Releaf.  In total, Print Releaf has replanted more than 2.1 million trees since it began. more

Even smaller newspapers can utilize a Best Workplaces program to create a franchise that yields strong profit annually. The program generates revenue through event sponsors that are either  HR-facing or wish to be associated with the most prestigious workplaces in a local market area. The Colorado Springs Gazette even had its most profitable year-to-date Best Workplaces program during the height of the pandemic with a virtual award ceremony instead of a face-to-face banquet. more

Creative Circle launched a series of syndicated, turnkey web pages on March 1. These “Premium Pages” are ideal for digital publishers who want to grow readership, sell sponsorships or launch local branded or native content sales. The first round of six Premium Pages focuses on food, home & garden, health, money matters, pets and seniors — all high interest topics for both readers and advertisers. Ultimately, Creative Circle will provide a selection of 24 themed, quality content pages. more

When the pandemic first hit, The Associated Press was in a unique position to help its members — and their readers — understand all the different metrics and data points that quickly became part of the global vernacular. Here's a look at how AP’s data team — in collaboration with local reporters and the health and science beat team — approached this in two ways. more

A commercial agreement between United States Tennis Association and The Associated Press, which runs through 2022, will see the library of USTA-owned photos from a number of American professional tennis events — namely the US Open, US Open Series tournaments and U.S. Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup — made available for editorial use via the news agency’s commercial photo platform, AP Images. more

Kevin Denny, Advance Local’s vice president of consumer revenue, recently joined the Alliance for Audited Media board of directors. Denny spoke to AAM about the value of digital audits, how his company has adjusted to COVID-19 and Advance Local’s digital strategy. more

In a feature with Nieman Lab, Column announced new partnerships with McClatchy, Wick Communications and Ogden Newspapers to modernize and streamline the public notice process. These new publishing partners — which collectively represent over 100 publications — position Column for an exciting next chapter of growth. more

BlueVenn has been acquired by Upland Software Inc., a Nasdaq listed leader in cloud-based digital transformation software. In January, Upland also announced its acquisition of Second Street. more

Successful businesses understand the needs, wants and buying
 behaviors of their customers. If you are already doing market and media research that defines and gives you a better understanding of your customers, you’re one step ahead.  But even if you are currently using research, and still need a better way to understand your customers, here are five very affordable ways to achieve that goal. more

Horizon Publications’ Yuma (Arizona) Sun has a long history with ProImage. The publisher has been managing all of its local newspapers and editions with NewsWay workflow software since 2005. Director of Operations David Fornof says ProImage's keen understanding of the demands of producing newspapers has been instrumental in the Sun’s ability to maximize the benefits of its centralized workflow system. more

Health care, family and youth-oriented partners in your community know the importance of good nutrition. Kid Scoop provides nutrition information for children and families in a fun and informative way. Pick one or several and ask a local partner to sponsor! more

Presteligence has announced that Sparta Newspapers, located in Sparta, Tennessee, will use NewsXtreme Cloud for the printing and production of The Expositor. more

Naviga Inc., a leading provider of software and services powering media-rich industries, has acquired Miles 33, a United Kingdom headquartered supplier of software to media, corporate and agency customers in 29 countries. more

Sean O’Brien has been named publisher for The Daily Advance (Elizabeth City, North Carolina), the Chowan Herald and The Perquimans Weekly, Robin Quillon, president of Adams Publishing Group in Eastern North Carolina, announced this week. more

Gannett’s LOCALiQ division, which provides digital marketing services, will offer Snap ads to its more than 100,000 small business clients. more

The Sunshine Week content toolkit offers free resources for any media outlet, journalist, school, civic or non-profit organization — anyone interested in publishing the content during the week to amplify the importance of access to public information. more

The Madison (South Dakota) Leader, which has been published by the Hunter family for 75 years, has been sold to Wick Communications, a third-generation family-owned and operated media company based in Sierra Vista, Arizona. more