The Associated Press has introduced AP Verify, a verification dashboard combining AI-powered features with established digital verification tools to transform the way newsrooms authenticate online photos, videos and other digital content. more

The Advantage ecosystem facilitates a seamless digital experience, supports the customer’s needs and provides publishers with the functionality required to grow their business and increase revenue — all without the hassle of third-party integrations. more

As consumers kick off the year motivated and connected, their phones are at the center — from scrolling through the morning news to managing finances, shopping online and exploring new routines. How does your message stand out among the endless mobile touchpoints? more

Caledo's daily video quiz show is a hosted, short-form video format built around the news. It’s designed to behave like a short daily show and comes as a ready-to-run package that runs in your existing video player. more

Spot-On’s Pinpoint Persuasion Direct Ad Buying platform will be ready to help local news sites collect political ad dollars starting in January. There is no cost to publishers. It’s free. more

Nowadays, it can feel like every product, platform and service is suddenly “powered by AI.” The “AI” label has become ubiquitous, often without meaningful substance behind it. This trend, known as AI washing, risks diluting the value of genuine innovation and undermining trust in technologies that can deliver impact. more

The Subscription Proficiency Index helps teams prioritize resources, enhance subscription strategies and fine-tune their business model for long-term, sustainable growth by pinpointing performance gaps and highlighting improvement opportunities. more

Locals have a right to expect the big, investigative stories, but also all the small stories and local information that makes the community what it is. From a local publisher’s point of view, it’s about giving readers a reason to visit and revisit your site. Or rather, give them many reasons. more

Mirabel Technologies' new RSS Newsletters suite gives media teams a flexible, efficient way to create and distribute customized newsletters that automatically pull fresh content from RSS feeds. more

From eCommerce to text-to-vote, come check out the new features Second Street has launched in the past six months, and a sneak peek into what we’re working on for 2026!  more

The Daily News in Ludington, Michigan, started using ProImage OnColor image toning cloud solution earlier this year. The Daily News uploads approximately 250 images monthly through OnColor which color corrects CMYK images, adjusts image resolution and converts color images to black & white as needed. more

“At Mediaferry, we believe local journalism is not just a business model; it’s a public good. Without it, the social fabric weakens. When local news disappears, so does the connective tissue that binds neighborhoods and communities. The need for news has never been greater, but with the right support, publishers can continue to deliver it.” — Robert Berkeley, Mediaferry more

Chartbeat, Inc., the parent company of Chartbeat and Lineup Systems, has announced a powerful new integration that brings Chartbeat’s editorial analytics directly into the Lineup Adpoint media sales platform. more

Kudos to everyone who made SLC 2025 such a positive event. Newspapers now need to execute on the many ideas small and large that the conference sparked. more

Dynamic paywalls are reshaping publishing. Understanding their impact and the opportunities they unlock is vital for publishers seeking stronger reader revenue. more

The Center for Integrity in News Reporting (CFINR) is pleased to announce that the Stanton Foundation has awarded a $90,000 grant to fund three years of “Integrity in News Reporting Awards” in the six New England states served by the New England Newspaper & Press Association (NENPA): Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine and Rhode Island. more

AP Fund for Journalism has announced significant commitments from several organizations, including the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Lilly Endowment Inc. and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, that will help power its first-of-its kind local news program to support the U.S. local news ecosystem. more

Local business owners have clear preferences regarding lead delivery methods, strongly favoring speed and actionability. Survey data from vcita shows that 36% of local advertisers prefer receiving leads through dashboards or push notifications, enabling immediate response rather than delayed follow-up. more

Real estate has evolved from a cost center to a cultural compass. It’s not about having space; it’s about using space to say something that matters. more

This latest report from FT Strategies examines how publishers can respond to emerging trends in discovery and audience behavior and build sustainable paths to growth. It outlines the business models, strategic frameworks and organizational capabilities needed to succeed in an AI-first future. more