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From print to podcasts: The Pilot’s bold transformation in local journalism

In the current news industry environment, legacy newspapers face two future scenarios. First, they continue to operate with their decades-old business models and experience declining revenue and fewer print days, eventually closing and creating news deserts. Second, they are acquired by new owners with a 21st-century entrepreneurial spirit to build a stronger bond with their communities. The citizens of Pinehurst, Southern Pines and surrounding communities in North Carolina are pleased. The Pilot is following the second path.

The in-town newsroom can be much more than overhead; it’s an opportunity to connect with the community

For so many local news outlets around the country, the cost of maintaining real estate — especially older, often historic buildings — has become untenable. However, this is a story about the antidote and how two local news publishers, in particular, are reinvesting in real estate. They're taking their brick-and-mortar assets and putting them to work as revenue generators and communal centers.

Lessons from California: How a divided news industry paved the way for Google’s deal

A surprising last-minute deal between Google and California lawmakers has left the local news industry grappling with mixed emotions and crucial lessons learned. While some view the $250 million agreement as a positive step toward funding journalism, others criticize it for falling short of what was needed and creating divisions among news leaders. The agreement, which bypassed two proposed bills aimed at compelling tech giants to pay local newsrooms for content, highlights the importance of unity and strategy in advocating for fair compensation in an era dominated by digital platforms.​
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In an opinion column published in The Washington Post, New York Times Publisher A.G. Sulzberger sounds the alarm on former President Donald Trump and the anti-media “playbook” that he might employ in a second term.

An FCC filing shows that companies affiliated with Larry Ellison will own most of the voting interest currently held by Shari Redstone.
As public support for a TikTok ban continues to decline, many U.S. adults are skeptical or unsure such a ban will happen, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted July 15-Aug. 4, 2024.
The Biden administration is denouncing Tucker Carlson after the far-right personality hosted a guest on his show this week who suggested the Holocaust happened by accident, calling the interview “a disgusting and sadistic insult to all Americans.”
The Dallas Mavericks today announced a new multi-year broadcast rights agreement with TEGNA (NYSE: TGNA) to bring all Mavericks games not exclusively televised nationally to approximately 10 million people in Texas, for free over-the-air, nearly tripling the current number of households the Mavericks can reach across the state.
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Ken Doctor's Lookout Local expands to Oregon, bringing back Jed Williams, promoting Ashley Harmon and hiring NYT digital pioneer Kirsten Carroll.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning digital news outlet Lookout Local, founded by Ken Doctor, is expanding its innovative approach to local journalism beyond Santa Cruz, California, with plans to launch Lookout Eugene-Springfield in early 2025. This move marks the beginning of a broader national expansion strategy, aimed at revitalizing local news in communities across the United States. Hear insights from founder and CEO Ken Doctor, plus newly appointed COO/CRO Jed Williams and chief of staff, Ashley Harmon,

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We are seeking your assistance in recognizing a leader with business acumen, technical savvy and a deep understanding of what needs to be done to stay successful — along with the fortitude and tenacity to implement change. “Publisher of the Year” recognition is open to all news media publishers worldwide.
One of Jin Ding's first actions as CEO of Initium was moving its headquarters from Hong Kong — where it had been since it was founded nine years ago — to Singapore. Despite the move, Initium still reports on Hong Kong and mainland China with a network of trusted freelancers. This Chinese-language digital news site also is seeking to expand its reach and serve the growing number of Millennial and GenZ Chinese who have made their way to the U.S. over the past decade.
Investigative Reporters and Editors recently announced it was creating a tiered fee structure for membership and conferences to lower the financial barrier to journalists who may otherwise be unable to afford to become members and take training sessions with the organization.
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In a column to readers, The Dallas Morning News explained its use of AI saying: "Our newsroom is dedicated to examining applications of AI technology in our work while maintaining the integrity of how we approach and produce journalism."
FOX Weather meteorologists Ian Oliver and Steve Bender will debut a one-of-a-kind sports weather video podcast entitled "Storming the Field" on Friday, Sept. 6.
ESPN says AI helps it cover "under-served sports." Journalists argue the network should just hire more journalists.
OpenAI is growing its revenue from business users and contemplating hefty price hikes for users who want access to its next-level services, per reports.
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iPublish Media Solutions, the leading provider of e-commerce advertising software, and CNPA Services Inc. are pleased to announce 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.

In July 2024, The Villages Media Group, publishers of The Villages Daily Sun, the nation’s fastest growing daily newspaper, went live with SCS/Track to manage its substantial ad design workflow.
Community Impact, the largest news organization in Texas, is excited to announce a new partnership with Broadstreet Ads, headquartered in New Jersey. This collaboration is set to significantly enhance the digital reach and effectiveness of local advertisers.
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Hyperlocal news publisher and creator of Broadstreet Kenny Katzgrau teamed up with Montclair Local's Annette Batson to deliver a highly polished and tactical webinar on achieving same-day closes with digital advertisers.

Watch this "E&P Reports" Sponsored Webinar revealing how these three news publishers are taking advantage of the new, growing, impactful media of digital signage, to reach new readers and drive new revenue.
209 Multimedia recently streamlined its legal notice and obituary management with the help of Column’s Public Notice Platform, transforming an otherwise labor-intensive process into an efficient workflow. Saresa Shutes, who oversees legal notices, obituaries, and classifieds, previously spent hours manually handling ads, a process prone to human error. Now, thanks to Column, Shutes can process legal ads five times faster while drastically reducing mistakes, saving time and money for the company. With the addition of Column’s obituary platform, families and funeral homes can easily submit notices online, 24/7, with custom formatting, further simplifying the process for out-of-state customers.
Explore how Iliffe Media Group uses AI to drive immediate new revenues with "Smart Ads." By offering an affordable, combined print and digital ad package, they turned a significant portion of their small print advertisers into digital clients. This efficient and cost-effective solution generated over 100 new ads per week within 20 days, creating a substantial six- to seven-digit pound revenue opportunity without adding operation overhead to their team. Learn how they bridged the digital gap for small print advertisers (and local sales teams), creating a win-win for both the publisher and advertisers. Don't miss this insightful case study.