At a time when journalism faces mounting challenges — from technological disruption to declining trust — the Online News Association’s annual conference offered something increasingly valuable: a sense of shared purpose. At ONA26 in Chicago, thousands of media professionals came together to collaborate, experiment and reaffirm that the future of journalism will be built collectively. more

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, news organizations across the country are telling the story of the nation through the lens of their own communities. From commemorative front pages and multimedia projects to live events and historical retrospectives, local media are helping readers connect the past, present, and future of the American experience. E&P wants to showcase the most creative and impactful America 250 initiatives from across the news publishing industry. more

Trib Total Media has announced the launch of Newsworks Lab, a pioneering investigative newsroom established as a public benefit company. more

Warner Bros. Discovery posted a huge loss in the first quarter after recording a $2.8 billion charge on its books for the termination fee paid to Netflix during a bidding war for the media and entertainment company. more

Residents across the Pittsburgh region will have a new way to stay connected to their community starting this weekend. On Saturday, May 9, Trib Total Media officially launches its new weekly Pittsburgh print edition of the Tribune-Review, marking a significant expansion of local news coverage throughout Allegheny County. more

MS NOW has learned that agents are investigating the Atlantic reporter who wrote a detailed story of Patel’s alleged heavy drinking and erratic behavior. more

The Las Vegas Review-Journal has launched VegasBusiness, a new multiplatform brand designed to deliver authoritative reporting, analysis and insight to Southern Nevada's business leaders and decisionmakers. more

Dirks, Van Essen & April (DV&A), a leading merger and acquisition firm specializing in local media transactions, reports that newspaper M&A activity accelerated in the first quarter of 2026, with 78 newspaper titles changing hands across 18 transactions spanning 15 states. more

In articles and books, he wrote about the rapid racial, political and economic changes that transformed his state — and the South as a whole. more

Shane Smith's hard-hitting news brand, which covered global current affairs for a Millennial audience, is back, now equal parts creator-driven news outlet and brand partnership vehicle. more

CNN journalist Christiane Amanpour voiced discomfort with the possibility of Paramount Skydance taking over her outlet if the cable channel’s parent company is allowed to merge with the David Ellison-led media conglomerate. more

Radio continues to hold a meaningful place in Americans’ daily news habits and remains closely tied to the country’s most trusted news category, even as podcasts and creator-driven media reshape how younger audiences consume information, according to a new study from the Media Insight Project. more

Powerful figures are increasingly threatening to sue media outlets before they have even published a story, the editor of the Wall Street Journal has said. more

Most media sales don’t fall apart during the pitch — they stall in the follow-up. When prospects go quiet after a strong proposal, the difference between a closed deal and a lost opportunity often comes down to what happens next. This month, E&P’s Shannon Kinney explains how value-driven follow-ups — and the smart use of AI — can keep deals moving and prospects engaged. more

Hearst taps the news veteran to oversee journalism at its Mississippi ABC affiliate starting next month. more

Brendan Kinney, who has spent more than 15 years in leadership roles in Vermont public media, has been named the new chief executive officer of the Vermont Journalism Trust, the parent organization that publishes VTDigger. more

A years-old fight among the judges of one of the most coveted prizes in media over a major investigation into Jeffrey Epstein has spilled into view as the story of the late, disgraced financier continues to ripple through American institutions. more

NewsNation has announced “American Made,” a special multi-platform series of stories that will air on “Elizabeth Vargas Reports,” designed to honor the companies, brands and corporate executives that define the entrepreneurial spirit of America, in celebration of the country’s 250th birthday. more