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Report for America corps members gather in Minneapolis, July 18. (Gladi Suero/Report for America)
Report for America hosts 2024 National Gathering in Minneapolis
Sam Kille | Report for America

Report for America brought journalists from every corner of the country to Minneapolis last week for the service program’s 2024 National Gathering. It was an opportunity for corps members to connect and learn from one another in a way that can only be done in person.

Success story: AdMessenger helped inform Mississippi drivers of safety recalls
Jenna Walker | AdMessenger

Utilize AdMesseger’s simple and powerful solution to inform, remind, raise awareness and motivate your audience through concise and compelling messages. Learn how AdMessenger can get your message directly to your mobile audience.

Seven questions to ask when selecting the best CMS for your news site
Learn the key considerations for choosing a top-tier digital partner, from seamless integration and peak traffic handling to trusted partnerships and extensive customization options
Aaron Gillette | BLOX Digital

Learn the key considerations for choosing a top-tier digital partner, from seamless integration and peak traffic handling to trusted partnerships and extensive customization options.

Interactive digital banners are game changers to boost user interaction and sales conversion
Jennifer Kisser | EKCS

The digital landscape constantly evolves, and media and publishing companies must adapt to stay ahead. A key challenge today is capturing and maintaining audience attention, particularly for small and medium business (SMB) advertisers. 

Fireflies spark summer revenue
Ellen Creane | Kid Scoop

What are fireflies? Why do fireflies blink their lights on and off? Capture the interest of your local outdoor businesses as sponsors for this Kid Scoop page about fireflies. Show them this fun summer feature!

Publishers: Take back your revenue
Danielle Jongewaard | PopMount

Stop third-party companies from pirating your content and benefiting financially from your hard work! Let PopMount build a white-labelled ecommerce store for you and help you maximize your revenue.

Weddings section guides brides and grooms, and helps connect local vendors
The Daily Review, Towanda, Pennsylvania
Staff | Metro Creative Graphics

See how one Pennsylvania publisher used special section features and advertising to create a comprehensive go-to guide for local couples planning to tie the knot.

Decoding subscription value: Annual vs. monthly terms
Peter Doucette, Arvid Tchivzhel, Nathan Hart, Chris Mateer and Noah Deitrick | Mather Economics

A recent article by FT Strategies, “Are Monthly Subscribers Practically Worthless?” suggested that annual subscriptions, with their higher lifetime value, are more beneficial for publishers. But are annual subscriptions truly more valuable? Mather Economics explores a different perspective: the potential and value of monthly subscriptions.

iPublish Media Solutions partners with CNPA Services Inc. to launch a state public notice marketplace
Staff | iPublish Media Solutions

iPublish Media Solutions and CNPA Services Inc. have announced a strategic partnership to host a new and enhanced aggregated public notice website capublicnotice.com, a single depository for the state’s published legal notices.

Report for America opens newsroom applications, expands opportunity to hire more journalists
Learn more: Information session for America’s Newspapers membership
Earl Johnson | Report for America

Report for America is looking to add more than 50 newsroom positions next summer and applications are now open. Learn how your newspaper can apply during an informational session (July 24) designed for members of America's Newspapers.

The Newspaper Manager announces webinar series on artificial intelligence
Staff | The Newspaper Manager (Mirabel Technologies)

This comprehensive webinar series is aimed at demystifying artificial intelligence (AI) for media professionals. This series will provide valuable insights into the transformative potential of AI in business, with a special focus on the publishing industry.

The Center Square releases post-debate Voters’ Voice Poll
Press Release | Franklin News Foundation

The Center Square Voters’ Voice Poll (TCS-VVP) will release post-debate polling results days before the start of the Republican National Convention. 

The focus is presidential — the money is local!
John Kimball | The John Kimball Group

Of the $11 billion or $12 billion that will be spent in the 2024 election cycle, 75% of it will be spent, not for the presidential election, but by state and local candidates and ballot issues in the counties, cities and towns where newspapers have the most brand equity, local influence and awareness. 

ProImage announces release of NewsWayX v6.2 with time-saving features and production tools
Press Release | ProImage

ProImage has announced the release of NewsWayX automated workflow — available in the cloud or installed locally. NewsWayX offers a comprehensive solution for Page and Plate Tracking, Ripping, Imposition and Output management.

Case study: Elite Insights helps Tampa Bay Times grow revenue in Best of the Best campaign 260%
Staff | Elite Insights

The Tampa Bay Times contracted with Elite Insights to leverage its proprietary software platform and consulting services to facilitate the fifth year of its Best of the Best contest. The result? A 260% year-over-year revenue increase.

Ensuring scalable and accountable AI in media: A conversation with Mark Van de Kamp of Stibo DX
Staff | Stibo DX

Mark Van de Kamp has seen his share of innovations in the media industry, being on the technology side of media for almost 21 years, currently as the chief innovation officer at Stibo DX, the company behind the media enterprise platform, CUE. The company recently launched its new AI platform, called CUE Autopilot. In this conversation, Van de Kamp discusses the scalability of AI.

The future of print
James Varblow | AdvantageCS

In recent years, the dominance of print has been challenged by the advent of the digital media market. Through the internet, information can now spread instantaneously. This has created a paradigm shift in the way that we consume information. As digital media grows increasingly important, publishers are left to wonder what role print will play in the future.

Catch your Whales with AdCellerant Select Sales!
Business Development | AdCellerant

When it comes to digital sales, some deals might be trickier to land than others. That shouldn’t stop you from hooking those larger opportunities and reeling in the big ones. With the right guidance, team and tools, your media business can elevate its sales strategy and catch its biggest whale yet!

State of the Mobile Publishing Market Report shows huge shift in publisher priorities
Report is available for download
Kevin Anderson | Pugpig

Pugpig’s brand new State of the Mobile Publishing Market Report — now available for download — shows a huge shift in publisher priorities from conversion to retention.

Mather Economics and InsurAds announce strategic partnership to supercharge publisher revenue optimization
Press Release | Mather Economics

This collaboration integrates InsurAds’ real-time attention metrics with Mather Economics’ robust first-party data analytics and AI-powered decision intelligence, providing groundbreaking revenue solutions for publishers and advertisers alike.  

The Associated Press to launch sister organization to fundraise for state, local news
Press Release | The Associated Press

Governed by an independent board of directors, the 501(c)3 charitable organization will help AP sustain, augment and grow journalism and services for the industry, as well as help fund other entities that share a commitment to state and local news.

Virtual sales events: Helping media publishers get back on the demand side
Staff | Wehaa

These case studies focus on two Adams Publishing Group newspapers that became the stage for impactful virtual sales events, reaching unprecedented levels of success.

Success story: AdMessenger helps Florida teachers in Orange County
Staff | AdMessenger

Learn how a tap-to-email campaign helped the Orange County Classroom Teachers Association protest a 64% increase in healthcare costs. Hear how AdMessenger's technology can help share your message, as well.

Strengthening democracy coverage in local newsrooms
Nicole Meir | The Associated Press

In a new collaboration, AP and the University of Chicago’s Center for Effective Government will work together to help strengthen democracy coverage across U.S. newsrooms.

Discover the power of SEO for unmatched digital media growth!
Business Development | AdCellerant

Have you explored the importance of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and the wonders it can do to increase your digital revenue? SEO is the key to discovering digital success! But what exactly is it, and how can it be used effectively? 

Transform digital ad production with MediaFerry AI
Jennifer Kisser | EKCS

As the digital advertising landscape evolves, advertisers and publishers need innovative solutions to enhance their productivity and maximize their impact. EKCS’s MediaFerry is a bespoke and revolutionary solution to create compelling digital ads in minutes.

Digital readiness: An election coverage guide for news organizations
Plan ahead to transform traffic spikes from elections — and other major events throughout the year — into big-time engagement and revenue
Aaron Gillette | BLOX Digital

Plan ahead to transform traffic spikes from elections — and other major events throughout the year — into big-time engagement and revenue.