In a landmark case with significant implications for journalism and democracy, Emmerich Newspapers Inc., Helena World Chronicle and Boone Newspapers have joined forces in a class-action lawsuit against Google, challenging what they describe as an unfair “tying” relationship. Filed in December 2023, Helena World Chronicle LLC v. Google LLC alleges that Google’s control over search and content indexing is undermining publishers’ abilities to attract traffic and monetize content independently. In this interview, Wyatt Emmerich, president of Emmerich Newspapers, shared insights into the lawsuit’s motivations, the road ahead, and what’s at stake for the news industry.
Jordan Hedberg, who owns and runs the weekly Wet Mountain Tribune in the small southern Colorado town of Westcliffe, got shellacked. Pounded. Totally tanked. At least at the polls, anyway. Turns out, the local newspaper publisher had made an unconventional decision to run for the board of Custer County commission. And as an unaffiliated candidate, no less.
The Lenfest Institute for Journalism, in partnership with OpenAI and Microsoft, has introduced a $10 million AI Collaborative and Fellowship program to support innovation, sustainability, and new business models across five major U.S. metro newsrooms. Lenfest CEO Jim Friedlich, in a discussion on E&P Reports, highlighted how the initiative leverages AI for diverse newsroom applications, from business model optimization to increasing public data accessibility. The program aims to restore the depth of local reporting through AI-assisted research, enabling newsrooms to cover more ground with limited resources. Beyond the initial fellows, the program aspires to scale its impact, offering frameworks and tools for industry-wide adoption that reinforce the sustainability of journalism in an AI-driven future.
The Washington Informer, sought to expand its online presence while retaining its commitment to impactful, community-focused journalism. Adopting Nota’s AI-powered empowered them to meet the demands of a modern media landscape, making their unique content more accessible and engaging. This digital evolution enables The Informer to stay relevant and impactful, reinforcing its legacy in the community while embracing new technologies that drive efficiency, growth, and deeper audience connections.
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