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The article discusses the spread of misinformation in the news industry in which several news leaders share their thoughts about it including Leonard Woolsey, Paul Tash and Samantha Johnston. Topics discussed, include the importance of culture management in understanding urgency of business, the tariff on Canadian newsprint and the concept of personal care and direct challenges.

The article focuses on the lessons which can be learned by publishers by partnering with high technology companies such as Facebook Inc. and Google Inc. Topics include the success of publishers on Facebook's Instant Articles such as the "New York Daily News," the insights of Grant Whitmore of the "New York Daily News" regarding the collaboration between Facebook and the publication, and the CrowdTangle tool which helps publishers keep track of what is happening on the social media.

The article presents an interview with young newspaper professionals including director Allison Altobelli of Atlanta Journal-Constitution, news director Annah Backstrom of Des Moines Register and director Justin Beam of USA Today Network who were featured in the 25 under 35. It mentions that they come from different backgrounds, work in different markets, serve in different positions and play a crucial part in delivering information and the truth to their communities.

The article reports on the recognition for several newspapers in the U.S. It includes "Albany Times Union" of Albany, New York, "Albuquerque Journal" of Albuquerque, New Mexico and "Rockford Register Star" of Rockford, Illinois. Also emphasized are the contribution of the newspapers to the community, subscription of the readers and deliveries.

The article discusses the need for newspaper publishers to invest in the training of their sales teams. Topics explored include the way Sales Transformation Now helps media sales representatives become experts of their product, the need for sales representatives to be patient and disciplined with regard to the sales process, and the necessity of building strategic partnerships between publishers and advertisers.

The article presents the lessons that several newspaper publishers have learned in 2013 and the things they hope to accomplish in 2014. Topics highlighted include the "Denver Post" newspaper publisher Mac Tully's assertion that a significant portion of the newspaper's digital audience shifted to mobile in 2013 and the focuses of "Jackson Hole News & Guide" publisher Kevin Olson's on the newspaper's launch of a metered paywall in November 2013.

This article discusses five revenue strategies for newspapers and publishers. It is stated that newspapers and publishers can also be online marketing and digital agencies when it comes to promoting their brand. Another way to add revenue for news organizations is through hosting and sponsoring events. Digital subscriptions also serve as a source of revenue for news organizations.

The article discusses how consultants could be beneficial to the newspaper industry. It mentions that many consultants tend to be specialized in several areas of the newspaper business, citing how Brass Tacks Design helps newspapers to sell advertisements, redesign formats, and reduce costs. It describes service offerings of Advantage Newspaper Consultants which include sales training and electronic content advertising. The need for consultants to adjust to requirements of publishers is noted.

The article announces various appointments in the publishing industry including Sean Scully as editor for the "Napa Valley Register," David J. Butler as editor-in-chief at Digital First Media and John Pfeifer as publisher of "The Southern Illinoisan."

The article announces several appointments and promotions in the publishing industry including Brian McGrory as editor of "The Boston Globe," Tom Cullinan as president and publisher of "The Fresno Bee" and Pat Izzo as senior director of operations with the "Abilene Reporter-News."

The article announces appointments in the newspaper industry including Julie Moreno as "Tallahassee Democrat" president and publisher, Stephan T. Wingert as "The Monitor" publisher, and Alan Murray as Pew Research Center president.

The article announces executive appointments in the news and media publishing industry as of October 2012 including John Van Nostrand as publisher of the "Clarinda Herald-Journal" in Iowa, Nicole McMullin as digital director for Richmond Media Group, and Mike Leary as editor of the "San Antonio Express-News" in Texas.

The article features Vu Digital, a technology company that delivers customized and personalized online contents. It informs that the company has more than 400 online sites that have created publisher accounts and their content is available to more than 400,000 users. It also reviews the Vu Finder, launched in August 2013, which works as a social tool for publishers, as well as announces that Vu will soon release a new set of widgets with social content.

The article features Chute which helps publishers integrate their user-generated contents on their various platforms. The company, launched by Gregarious Narain and Ranvir Gujral, has 18 staff to help build and power the best media applications for publishers. An overview of SlideChute, an interactive user-generated service that allows publishers to add photographs to their websites, is provided.