eMagazines, the digital publishing and distribution platform serving major publishers and higher education institutions, has announced the acquisition of eType Services, the largest digital edition and technology provider for community newspapers in the US. more

The expansion includes more journalists, new beats and a new Science editor. more

Newsmax Inc. has announced the appointment of David Evans to the company's board of directors. Evans brings extensive public company financial leadership and digital media expertise to Newsmax as the company continues to expand as one of America's leading news networks. more

As local newsrooms face growing resource constraints, new partnerships are emerging to strengthen investigative reporting capacity. In this report, Bob Sillick examines the merger of MuckRock and the Sunlight Research Center, a move designed to expand access to data, tools and hands-on research support. By combining technology with expert investigative services, the organizations aim to help journalists tackle complex stories they might otherwise be unable to pursue. The collaboration reflects a broader shift toward shared infrastructure and partnerships to sustain accountability journalism. more

Susan Larkin is joining iHeartMedia-owned RCS Worldwide to oversee the RCS brand of radio programming software, in addition to the Media Monitors, Mediabase and Florical Systems product lines. more

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., struck down the Defense Department’s controversial press policy as unconstitutional Friday, ruling in favor of The New York Times and one of its reporters, Julian E. Barnes. more

Some beat reporters who were pushed out of the Pentagon complex last fall are now discussing how to get their credentials reinstated. more

In the latest battle over the future of Voice of America, a fresh group of veteran Voice of America journalists are suing Trump administration official Kari Lake, alleging that she is promoting pro-Trump propaganda on air. They also contend she has trampled the network's editorial independence in violation of federal law and First Amendment principles. more

The motion for a temporary restraining order was filed on Friday in Sacramento, seeking court action to halt integration and consolidation of the two companies. more

Andy Lack, founder and executive chairman of Deep South Today, has announced a $3 million gift to the nonprofit news network to support two major initiatives: a network-wide video operation and a new regional investigative reporting center. more

Last year, bankers for Vox Media approached media companies and investors with a series of offers. more

Beasley Media Group is moving to significantly reshape its balance sheet and governance structure after striking a Transaction Support Agreement with major holders of its outstanding debt. more

Dustin Volz will work closely with the Washington bureau’s Justice Department and national security teams. more

Amy Gardner and Sean Sullivan join The New York Times, and Felice Belman, Chelsea Matiash and Zach Johnk take on new roles. more

As sports fans demand accessible and premium live sports, The E.W. Scripps Company is launching a 24/7 destination for live games and events, exclusive original series, specials, documentaries and other popular sports programming via Scripps Sports Network (SSN) — a free, ad supported streaming television (FAST) channel. more

OpenAI has hired Dave Dugan, a former top advertising executive at Meta Platforms, to lead ad sales as the AI startup works to strengthen its ties with major advertisers. more

A jury has found Elon Musk liable for defrauding investors by deliberately driving down Twitter’s stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company for $44 billion. But it absolved him of some fraud allegations, finding that he did not “scheme” to mislead investors. more

Unionized staff at one of the nation’s largest nonprofit newsrooms, ProPublica, have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. Workers have been bargaining for more than two years for a first contract. more

Plus: Poor judgment in NYT's wording about Trump's crude Pearl Harbor "joke" more