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Trib Total Media, a news publisher in Pittsburgh, has launched an AI-powered digital ad platform called OwnLocal to help publishers regain lost ad revenue. The platform includes a network of hyper-local news sites, a backend data platform called MeSearch, and an AI tool for creating and publishing sponsored content. By utilizing these tools, publishers can retain 85% of the revenue instead of giving it to tech giants like Google and Meta. The platform has already attracted advertisers and generated approximately $20,000 in revenue in its early stages. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information related to newspaper BridgeDetroit, which is developing a Community Priorities Model that will continually engage Detroiters to identify and prioritize the issues that challenge people understanding of and connection to vital civic information. It reports that BridgeDetroit produces journalism and community information directly responsive to its Community Priorities Model.

The article presents the discussion on Pulitzer-Prize Investigative Reporting winner, where editor being one of the founders of Investigative Reporters & Editors. Topics include dominating the traditional media industry channels and gatherings, doing more than unwind generations of racism and exploitative coverage; and company and community culture, business perseverance, grace in the face of adversity and community-centered journalism.

The article focuses on creating a sustainable local news model. Topics covered include the basic concepts of a local news publishing model, the non-publishing-related activities of media companies, including commercial printing, custom publishing and events management, and how the revenue diversity has moved local publishers away from local business relationships. It also examines whether digital marketing agencies should be local news organizations.

The article offers editor and publisher-related news briefs as of November 2019. Elizabeth Kennedy was appointed deputy international editor with the Associated Press. Avant Publications has acquired the Times Leader Media Group. Keila Torres Ocasio was appointed managing editor for the Connecticut Post.

The article presents the discussion on skills and resources necessary to succeed in the competitive field of journalism. Topics include leading the program and noted the necessity correlating with the Asian community as the fastest-growing immigrant community; and empowering the next generation of journalists and media makers telling the stories and shaping the future of media.

For one, the rise of social media and all things free-internet has shifted consumer expectations, and with it, the business model traditionally relied on by newspapers and local press has all but crumbled; online advertisement sales aren't comparable to legacy print-ad revenue because digital ads rely on a ton of clicks and engagements. A report from the nonprofit American Economic Liberties Project outlines the extent of this control: 86 percent of online ad revenue today is bought and sold in a "stock market-like "advertising exchange" controlled by these tech giants." The remaining 14 percent of online ad revenue is split between the estimated 6,800 publications still publishing in the United States - of those, three are national publications and around 160 are regional. [Extracted from the article]

This article reports on U.S. alternative and niche newspapers which have been hit by challenges such as plunging ad revenues and vanishing subscriptions. The niche news outlets mentioned include "Windy City Times" in Chicago Illinois, "The Seattle Medium" in Seattle, Washington, and "Dayton City Paper" in Dayton, Ohio. Mentioned also are the comments of their editors and publishers, such as Tracy Baim, Chris B. Bennett and Paul Noah, on how they managed to stay alive and healthy.

The article reports that local media companies will not survive in the future without the stepped-up help of the communities serve to see a community reach its full potential without a vibrant and community-minded newspaper to step further and add local businesses. Topics include media, local businesses and community to be running on full throttle to reach their potential; and the media angle since being written for a media audience attend school board and city government meetings.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses articles in the issue on the topics include right to a free press is fundamental to the citizenship; and short time their immense dedication and commitment to their local communities.

The article offers information on the Connecticut Department of Children and Families has reported a fifty-five percent drop in reports of child abuse and neglect and no one believes that instances of child abuse were down by that much.

Late Bolts Delay Ohio River Fix Three southbound lanes of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Bridge across the Ohio River in Louisville, Ky., remain closed since June as the state awaits delayed delivery of replacement highstrength steel bolts for a finger expansion joint on the 2,500-ft-long cantilever span State officials told local media that concrete voids that developed after a 2016 joint repair project may have contributed to broken and missing bolts, with placement of an underlying frame also a factor. Officials did not confirm the report to ENR by print press time on Aug. 16. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses newspaper industry across the U.S. to reposition themselves as a public good and seek philanthropic funding. It mentions that Knight Foundation, Democracy Fund, Lenfest Institute and others have funded capacity-building organizations and programs—the digital transformation accelerator Table Stakes initiative. It also mentions that initiative have helped for-profit local media companies transition to more sustainable business models.

He worked most recently as executive editor of the Enid (Okla.) News & Eagle and editor of The Norman (Okla.) Transcript. Also serving as a regional editor for CNHI, he coordinated statewide content for all Oklahoma publications. A fifth-generation Oklahoma resident, Collins also managed CNHI Oklahoma's Capitol coverage. [Extracted from the article]

"The events of the last few years just show (investigative journalism's) importance more than ever", Russell said. They spoke with philanthropists to see which idea they would be most willing to fund, and investigative journalism was the winner, Russell explained. A Section Investigative journalism has the capacity to change the world for the better, but to do so is incredibly expensive work. [Extracted from the article]

Hammond added the publishers who have partnered with AHM are earning significant new revenues while enhancing reader engagement. Dan Hammond, a highly accomplished magazine publisher and former community newspaper operator, knew he had valuable content, in the form of Just a Pinch Recipes, the largest global repository of user-generated and posted recipes. "After more than 20 years working with media publishers, I and my team understand what they want: engaging content, a new and/or improved revenue stream and an easy-to-use system", said Hammond. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses to launch the site started prior to the COVID-19 pandemic at a cocktail party hosted by David Feingold, general manager of Blue Ridge Public Radio, the flagship National Public Radio member station for Ashevill.

The article reports that Whitman Insight Strategies Initiative and Creative Circle Media Solutions takes a deep dive into how a global pandemic has affected the actual feelings and emotions of local media consumers. It mentions views of Bernard Whitman, president and founder of Whitman Insight Strategies on it.

The article offers information on Dallas Morning News Newspaper which launched Education Lab comes at a critical time. It mentions community funded journalism initiative will cover important issues in education and deepen the conversations the newspaper has with students, parents and educators.

The article focuses on Black-owned media organizations have joined forces with the Local Media Association to launch the Fund for Black Journalism, an initiative to reimagine and support the Black press and the campaign can be found at givebutter.com/journalismfundblacknewspapers.

The article focuses on changing attitude to date being the Local Journalism Sustainability Act (H.R. 7640), a bipartisan bill that has originated from newspaper publishers themselves. Topics include the views of America's Newspapers chief executive officer Dean Ridings, on the resistance to getting involved in legislative activities, and the views of Francis Wick, president of Wick Communications, on the contemplated a dystopian industry landscape in the absence of some kind of federal help.

The article focuses on how media organizations call on government to aid the news industry. Topics inlcude the letter specifically asks for increased federal appropriations to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to support public and community media, the national media organizations ask for the ability for local media to seek relief under the Paycheck Protection Program, and the small business loan that helps businesses keep their workforce has employed during the COVID-19 crisis.

The article offers information on the 2018 America East Media Business and Technology Conference held in Hershey, Pennsylvania from March 12-14, 2018. Topics discussed include revenue ideas and successful strategies for newsrooms; importance of local journalism; and views of Mark Cohen, president of the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association, on the feedback from the attendees.

Information about several papers discussed in the 2017 Key Executives Mega-Conference co-sponsored by the Inland Press Association, Local Media Association and the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association held on February 23-25, 2017 in Orlando, Florida, is presented. Topics discussed include digital media, success in business and technological innovation. The event featured notable people including Rick Edmonds, Corey Elliott and Andy Yost.

The article announces the partnership between the organizations the Local Media Consortium (LMC) and the Local Media Association (LMA) to broaden innovation opportunity and to explore sustainable and new business and economic models in the U.S. The topics discussed include the estimated number of local media associations supported by LMA and the top challenges experienced by the industry.

The article offers the author's insights on the impact of brands blacklisting on publishers. Topics discussed include the freedom of speech by media sites and media buyers, the harm of blacklisting local media by advertisers on its brand exposure, and the analysis of marketing analytics platform Jumpshot on the consumer behavior towards the loca news websites.

The author discusses importance of public relations for effective science communication featuring the role of networking both within and outside the American Chemical Society (ACS). Topics discussed include relationships with the local media such as newspapers, radio stations, and community television; public relations checklist for ACS events and information on event submission forms for local newspapers.

The author reflects on having her book "Soup Night" backlisted and what she has done to help improve the book's sales. She states she increased publicity for her book by offering to do events in public libraries located in small towns and mentions she chose not to go to bookstores as they are doing fewer author events. She mentions she targets libraries located in small and midsized towns located within a four-hour drive of her home and helps with publicity for events by contacting local media.

This article focuses on hyperlocal news, which refers to stories or news that matter to people in a small geographical area but lacking a bigger reach. It discusses the use of the Internet to deliver such news, the lack of attention from major city newspapers on such news, and hyperlocal news as a business model.

The article focuses on LIONshare, an online database created by Lion Digital Media to help national and regional advertisers connect with local media companies. Topics include the media outlets comprising LIONshare, original purpose of LIONshare, and updating and adding features to LIONshare. The advantages of local media outlets' use of LIONshare are also discussed.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "How Digital Retailing Could Roil Local Media" in the August 2014 issue.