Donald Trump appeared to definitely rule out another debate with Kamala Harris, a day after sending mixed signals following their clash in Philadelphia.

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.

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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"Rather than right this wrong, California’s new deal continues to undercompensate journalists while sidestepping some of the biggest offenders like Meta." — Alex Siciliano, SVP, Communications, National Association of Broadcasters

A coalition of Los Angeles media and philanthropy leaders have joined forces in the wake of drastic losses in local journalism resources, raising $15 million to grow and support robust, independent local press in the region.

In a joint investigation published Sept. 12, ProPublica and Scripps News reveal a pattern of complaints against Exeter Finance — one of the largest auto lenders in the nation. Reporters spoke to dozens of borrowers who were given the option of skipping payments when they got into financial trouble but were surprised to learn they then owed large lump sums at the end of their loans.

The TV news industry has faced a challenging year. The latest RTDNA/Newhouse School at Syracuse University Survey reveals a nearly six-point decline in TV news profitability, coupled with a 4% increase in losses. However, next year's statistics may reflect the impact of it being an election year.

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.

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.

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.