A new service called Scroll is offering readers of participating news websites an advertising-free experience for $4.99 per month. The revenue is shared with the news companies. more

The challenges women face as they rise through the ranks in media organizations, the perspectives they bring and what this means to the future of the newspaper industry will be the subject of the kick off session at the Tuesday morning General Session during next month's Mega-Conference. more

David Adams brings a strong background in digital media to his new role as general manager and vice president of sales of The Courier in Waterloo and Cedar Falls, Iowa. more

Delta Media Group, an affiliate of the family-owned O’Rourke Media Group, has acquired the Ripon Commonwealth Press and The Commonwealth Express in Wisconsin. more

During successive announcements about 30 minutes apart, Eliza Hussman Gaines was named managing editor of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, succeeding David Bailey, who is retiring. more

The finalists for the Mega-Innovation Award have been announced. The winner will be announced Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Mega-Conference. more

A 20-year-old, family-owned company has acquired the Coos Bay (Oregon) World, the Western World in Bandon and the Umpqua Post in Reedsport. more

The Sonoma County Gazette will continue as a monthly publication written by readers and local residents following the recent sale to Sonoma Media Investments. more

Newspapers tell stories about their communities. In 2020, let’s tell our communities our story. Tell them how we improve their civic life every day. How public service is our core mission. How we are transforming to serve our readers and our advertisers even better. On the opening day of the Mega-Conference, this session will focus on a practical and comprehensive list of talking points that our audiences need to know about us. more

Casey Seiler has been named editor of the Times Union in Albany, New York, to succeed Rex Smith, who is stepping down Feb. 1. more

Best practices for selling and distributing branded video content on social media will be shared on the Solutions Stage next month at the Mega-Conference. And, learn how Graham Media Group's data-driven approach that has transformed the way the company tracks, validates and monetizes video. more

The Shelby County Reporter's new managing editor is a Shelby County native. He has served since November 2017 as the paper's sports editor. more

The Waxahachie Media Group has announced that its regional executive editor, Jill Nevels-Haun, has added another position to her role. more

In addition to continuing in her role as publisher of the Albert Lea Tribune, Crystal Miller has been named publisher of the Austin (Minnesota) Daily Herald. more

A wide range of topics that are on the minds of newspaper publishers will be addressed on the Solutions Stage at the Mega-Conference next month in Fort Worth. One person can't attend all of the great sessions at Mega.  So, we're offering some "bring the team" discounts for newspapers and newspaper corporate offices that send multiple attendees. more

Legacy.com, which provides obituary-related services to newspapers and funeral homes, has acquired iPublish Media Solutions, a self-serve platform for the placement of obituaries and other announcements in U.S. newspapers. more

Paxton Media Group has purchased The West Memphis (Arkansas) Evening Times, a paid-circulation daily newspaper, and the Germantown (Tennessee) News, a paid-circulation weekly newspaper. “This business combination creates a strong regional presence for us as it fits well with our other properties in Northeast Arkansas,” said Jamie Paxton, CFO of PMG. more

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette has seen an 80% conversion rate among print subscribers switching to the digital replica in Harrison, which is better than the 78% statewide average. The conversion rate in Little Rock has been more than 90%. more

A Mississippi native with strong experience leading local news and investigative coverage for daily newspapers has been named editor of the Clarion Ledger and Hattiesburg American. more

The Philadelphia Inquirer has announced the appointment of media executive Lisa Hughes as publisher and chief executive officer, succeeding Terry Egger, who plans to retire. more