April 29, 2025 - Artificial intelligence is already affecting the way news is produced and received in the United States. But Americans are pessimistic about its long-term effect on the news people get and on the already-embattled journalism profession. more

The Campbell family has announced the sale of The Argus-Press, a long-standing daily and weekly newspaper operation based in Owosso, Michigan, to Boone Newsmedia, Inc. more

At the 2025 Mega-Conference, America’s Newspapers announced the formation of the State Advocacy Coalition (ANSAC) — a unified alliance of press associations and newspaper advocacy organizations coming together to protect and promote the role of local newspapers in their communities. more

The Spokesman-Review has announced the promotion of Tyler Pisani to senior director of Audience & Consumer Revenue, Jo Ogle to senior director of Advertising and Client Services, and Garret Sampson to director of AI Infrastructure and Technology. more

In an address last week at the 2025 Mega-Conference, Rufus Friday, executive director of The Center for Integrity in News Reporting, acknowledged the challenge that the media faces in restoring confidence in journalism, but says he believes trust can be rebuilt. more

Osteen Media Group has announced the addition of Jeffrey Hartley to its leadership team. A seasoned newspaper executive with decades of experience in circulation, marketing, advertising and publishing, Hartley steps into a pivotal role focused on accelerating digital advertising revenue and advancing the company’s transformation into a modern media powerhouse. more

The Minnesota Star Tribune has named Kathleen Hennessey as its next editor and senior vice president. Hennessey joins the media platform after spending the past three years at The New York Times as a deputy politics editor. more

Fourteen emerging leaders from newspapers across the country have completed the 2024 America’s Newspapers Foundation Executive Development Program — a training experience designed to prepare the next generation of industry decision-makers. This year’s class represents the future of local news: committed, capable and ready to lead. more

RCFP’s new guide explains the legal issues journalists may encounter while reporting on immigration enforcement and deportatio more

In a memo to staff on April 22, Vice President of News, Standards and Inclusion Amanda Barrett announced two key appointments to AP’s standards team: Anna Jo Bratton as Stylebook editor and Rob Rossi as Standards manager. more

You know that moment when a song you’ve heard a hundred times suddenly hits different? That happened last week at the America’s Newspapers Mega-Conference in Orlando. more

Covering contentious topics, such as protests or social justice issues, can be challenging for news outlets. In the face of this, it’s important to seek out journalistic practices that are seen as credible by people across the political spectrum. more

April 17, 2025 - Senate Bill 227 specifies what city councils, quorum courts, and school boards can discuss outside of a public meeting. It also allows courts to nullify decisions made by a public body if those decisions violate open meetings laws.  more

A federal court in Alexandria, Virginia, ruled that Google’s advertising technology unit is an illegal monopoly, in the second of two Justice Department antitrust cases against the tech giant. more

The Associated Press has unveiled a new, AI-powered content delivery platform that makes it easier to discover and use the global news organization’s vast collection of visual, audio and text content.  more

Many publishers have a clear vision, but bridging the gap between strategy and execution is the real challenge. From aligning goals to overcoming tech constraints, turning plans into impact often feels like an uphill climb. more

April 14, 2025 - The Alliance for Audited Media is launching a certification program to help media organizations implement responsible, transparent AI practices that build trust with readers and advertisers. more

In media sales, every second counts. With AI-assisted ad order-taking and instant design capabilities, Mediaferry AI enables publishers and sales teams to create high-quality ads on the spot. This means eliminating delays and increasing conversions. more

When Outlook News Group automated public notices in December, they knew it would make public notices easier for customers to post and their call center to service. What they didn’t anticipate is how quickly customers would adopt the new online ordering system. more

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