Report for America unveiled its 2024 Impact Report last night to a room filled with journalists, media industry leaders, philanthropists and other supporters of local journalism at the Weisman Art Museum in Minneapolis. While the focus of the evening was panel discussions on growing statewide support for local news in Minnesota, sharing the report was an opportunity to underscore the unique benefits the nonprofit program brings to local journalism across the nation. more

Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter falsely accused by Russian authorities of spying, was sentenced to 16 years in a high-security penal colony, after being wrongfully convicted in a hurried, secret trial that the U.S. government has condemned as a sham. more

July 19, 2024 - A Minnehaha County judge declined to order a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction that would have reinstated the Argus Leader as the legal newspaper for the City of Sioux Falls. more

Earlier this month, Deb Gruver, a former reporter with the Marion County Record, and Gideon Cody, the police chief who led the raid against the paper last year, reached a $235,000 settlement in her case. Gruver said she plans to start a journalism scholarship with some of the money. more

As CFO, Charles Pavlounis will oversee all corporate finance, including accounting, financial planning and budgeting, treasury and internal audit. Additionally he will be responsible for global real estate, administrative services and procurement. more

Cox Enterprises announced that Anne Lofye has been named senior vice president of Corporate Services & Sustainability, effective immediately.   more

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. more

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. more

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.  more

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! more

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. more

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. more

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. more

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. more

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. more

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. more

If this were a typical presidential campaign, Donald Trump’s selection of JD Vance as his running mate on the Republican ticket would have likely dominated media discussions for a week or two. This is not a typical presidential campaign. more

The media should reembrace journalism’s mission of informing the citizenry about vital issues. more

Tiktok thrives on short, engaging videos that are often set to music, incorporate trending hashtags, emojis, images and use creative effects. The key to success on TikTok is authenticity and creativity; elements that resonate well with the high school audience. more

Interviewing parents whose babies died following failures in hospital maternity care is highly sensitive work and not something journalists are traditionally trained to handle. more