Does public service news crowd out private publishers? The fear is intuitively understandable. If a publicly funded institution provides something at no up-front cost that seems similar to what private providers offer surrounded by advertising, or only to subscribers, why would people click, let alone pay?   more

As the election dust settles, we find ourselves asking, “What’s next?” At America’s Newspapers, our focus remains clear. We continue to advocate for the indispensable role local newspapers play in strengthening communities and democracy.
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When the Cumberland (Maryland) Times-News set out to boost revenue through Front Page Note advertising, they had a clear goal: surpass their previous campaigns and make the most of this high-impact advertising space. more

In Q4 2024, the newspaper industry is experiencing shifts that provide substantial opportunities for owners to reassess the value of their businesses. Despite the challenges posed by the digital era, recent trends show that local newspapers can continue to thrive through strategic adaptations. more

Ecommerce fraud costs businesses billions of dollars annually. To protect your business, it is essential to leverage the right tools and technologies. Here are five key solutions that can help mitigate ecommerce fraud and keep your business safe. more

Self-Serve Cancel* for BLOX Audience+ provides an intuitive, hassle-free end-user cancellation workflow that doesn’t just meet regulatory requirements. It helps subscription businesses improve end-user experiences, reduce labor for customer service teams and retain as many subscribers as possible through designated save rates. more

Research Director on Demand looks at newspaper publisher occupations by employment and annual mean wages. more

Flip-Pay has announced integrations with a number of new payment providers — with industry giants PayPal, Revolut Pay and Authorize.net. Newsletter options have been expanded and magazine fulfillment solutions enhanced. more

The annual Pugpig Customer Summit is happening on Thursday, Dec. 5, and we’d love for you to be there for what’s set to be a fantastic online event. Here’s a look at what’s in store. more

Shalonda Lewis, director of operations and shared services for Tribune Publishing, talks with Indigo Trigger about the partnership that helped them develop a plan and roadmap to implement a new Lead-to-Cash platform. more

Publisher paywalls currently turn away more than 90% of daily consumers who do not want to either register or subscribe to a publication.  Learn how Make it Free pays publishers, who use their service, for every article they give to a consumer for free. more

A holiday map to the area's most festively decorated homes generated a $1,500 sponsorship and invaluable community connection for a local Wyoming newspaper.  more

The production facility that prints The Providence Journal will cease operations in March, resulting in the loss of 136 jobs and shifting the newspaper's printing to New Jersey. more

Marilyn W. Thompson, who has worked on major, awarding-winning investigations for some of the nation’s top newsrooms, is joining The Post and Courier as a member of its investigative and special projects team. more

Sydney Sims has joined the Joseph L. Brechner Freedom of Information Project  as its first full-time outreach coordinator to lead national Sunshine Week and other efforts to educate journalists and the public about their rights to access government information. more

Here’s an idea to steal and adapt: Dedicate time to mapping user journeys with your staff. more

Local news outlets cannot change grocery prices. But they can help their readers deal with them. more

Robert Hawthorne, president of Hawthorne Search, a national recruiting firm that has worked in the publishing and advertising space for 20-plus years, gave attendees at the America's Newspapers Senior Leadership Conference an insider's look at what their staffs are thinking, including their fears, their goals, what drives them and more. more

Four $25,000 awards will be presented by The Center for Integrity in News Reporting for the most fair, impartial, objective news reporting that has the courage to not fear and the discipline to not favor. more

Konrad LaPrade has been named president and CEO of Fort Wayne Newspapers and KPC Media. He succeeds Lori Fritz, who has accepted a sales and marketing position with Ogden Newspapers in Florida after 38 years at Fort Wayne Newspapers. more