The Maine Press Association has joined the Column Partner Program as the first New England member.  more

When we get asked what AdPerfect’s why is, it’s an easy answer, even if not always believed.  AdPerfect’s why is to provide technology that makes it super simple for funeral homes to submit obituaries to local newspapers, using a business model designed to reduce expense while maximizing revenue for the newspaper and the funeral home. more

When the Albert Lea Tribune team decided to run a multimedia, multi-sponsor sweepstakes leading up to Valentine’s Day, they turned to the MetroCreativeConnection.com Creative Library for inspiration. Their Valentine’s Day image search turned up a series of gnomes that sparked an idea for a campaign concept. more

On Nov. 8, The Associated Press will count the vote, declare winners and cover the results of House, Senate and statewide races across the U.S. in a critical midterm election cycle. Washington Bureau Chief Anna Johnson outlines AP’s coverage plans and explains the significance of the role AP plays in the American democracy. more

The key factors in The Fresno Bee and its Spanish-language paper closing recent grocery store sales were advertising needs, money and client trust.  Read how AdMall played an important role in helping the newspaper meet the needs of this new newspaper client. more

The hosted solution provides publishers with a custom workflow on ProImage's Cloud redundant servers.  Local users have logons just as if the servers were local to softproof, approve and track both pages and plates. more

STN Video has announced it will be powering video on PressReader’s Branded Editions platform, an innovative digital publishing SaaS solution for publishers wanting custom digital editions for the web, via apps, and as kiosks. more

The Alliance for Audited Media recently achieved accreditation from the ANSI National Accreditation Board to become the first U.S. certifier of the JTI Standard. AAM sought accreditation because JTI aligns with AAM’s mission of helping buyers buy and sellers sell through independent, third-party assurance. Here’s an overview of JTI’s program, the benefits for media outlets and the industry, and how journalists can get started. more

For newspaper publishers, a world-class subscription management platform is a critical engine for future growth, touching on everything from the business model, to how content is packaged and sold, to subscriber acquisition and retention, the customer experience, revenue optimization and diversification. more

Making customers happy is essential to the longevity of a brand. In fact, research by Salesforce shows that 88% of consumers say the experience a company provides is as important as its product or services. To investigate this further, TCN recently conducted an annual survey called, "Consumer Insights about Customer Service," which revealed some valuable insights into consumers’ preferences and trends that could — and should — impact the way customer service centers operate.  For media organizations looking to improve their contact centers, either in-house or through a third party, there are a few key points to keep in mind. more

Software Consulting Services, LLC has donated $2,500 to The Bucks County Herald Foundation and $1,000 to the Southern Lehigh High School Computer Science Club. These are the initial awards under SCS's new charitable contribution program, designed to help fund community-based journalism and promote the study of computer science at local high schools. more

Legacy.com is delighted to announce we’re launching our next major wave of obituary page redesigns. Packed with features to help focus your reader’s attention, these latest updates keep our newspaper partners at the forefront of digital content trends … and build the kind of relationships that deliver long-term revenue impacts. more

This local publisher needed more than just a technology provider. They needed a collaborative partner supporting their digital revenue growth journey with innovative technology and a new go-to-market strategy. The result was a new branded omni channel advertising tool and impressive revenue growth within the first six months. more

The Pinnacle InterTech Awards recognize innovative technologies which are predicted to have a major impact on the graphic communications and related industries. The Pinnacle Product Awards recognize products that improve or advance the printing industry with exceptional contributions in quality, capability and productivity. more

When it comes to selling print, finding ways to stay connected with potential customers and determining how to get your advertising message to those readers can be challenging. But there is a solution: Turn your print ad into a targeted email. more

The Eastsider LA is a free, digital-only, publication and website that focuses on hyperlocal news in the Los Angeles area. The publisher was initially unsure if TownNews' new dynamic metering system would be appropriate for his publication. But since the paper launched on Audience+ (less than two months ago), it has had more than 450 users sign up. more

It's no secret; today's world is a digital world. Our consumption of news is no exception. Millions of websites provide news and information to our devices every second. But what about those who still prefer to have something tangible, something that feels and reads like a newspaper when one is not available. Presteligence's My News On The Go E-Edition has a soft spot for those tangibles. more

The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), a wholly owned subsidiary of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), has accredited the not-for-profit media auditor Alliance for Audited Media (AAM) to conduct independent audits to determine media outlets' compliance with the Journalism Trust Initiative's (JTI) standard for ethics and trustworthiness in journalism. more

In line with our continued efforts to expand our solutions in Europe, Mather Economics is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in Antwerp, Belgium on Oct. 1. We are also delighted to welcome Liesbeth Nizet, former change director B2C of Mediahuis group, as the new managing director of Mather’s European division. more

With generally declining circulations, coupled with huge increases in the cost of paper, energy and other materials, newspaper printers are forced to search for ways to streamline their processes and make themselves more efficient. more