The subscription battle for local news isn’t just about attracting new readers anymore — it’s about keeping the ones you already have. At The Post and Courier, President of Newspaper Operations PJ Browning and Subscriber Experience Manager Mary Fox have built a retention strategy that treats subscriber loyalty as a newsroom-wide priority. By combining strong journalism, detailed audience data and proactive customer engagement, the organization has driven unusually low churn while expanding its news footprint across the state. Their experience offers a practical blueprint for publishers trying to turn reader revenue into a sustainable business model. more

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tore into the media again at a press conference to update the nation about President Donald Trump’s Iran War. more

POLITICO has announced three major hires: Riley Rogerson, Benjamin Freed and Michaela Ross. more

He routinely took on the powerful and was part of a Pulitzer-winning team at The Anchorage Daily News that investigated alcoholism and suicide among Native Alaskans. more

As a senior editor, Paula Szuchman will coordinate, vet and encourage major enterprise coverage across the newsroom. more

The team congratulates colleagues. more

The appointment raised concerns that the Trump administration would try to erode the news group’s independence after picking a deputy who had been at conservative news channels for around 20 years. more

Eight state attorneys general have filed an antitrust lawsuit to block Nexstar’s pending acquisition of Tegna, which would strengthen the right-leaning Nexstar and shrink the number of station owners in the U.S. more

The head of the U.S. Postal Service told Congress on Tuesday it could run out of ​money in October or November if the agency continues to make required ‌retirement and other payments to the government. more

MS Now, the liberal cable news network known until last November as MSNBC, on Wednesday announced its first significant programming changes since being spun off as part of a new media company called Versant. more

The podcast will include political commentary and healthy discussion regarding the most vital issues facing our country, as well as current events impacting local communities across Maryland. more

Meta on Wednesday launched a new program aimed at luring top creators from TikTok and YouTube to Facebook, offering guaranteed pay and boosted reach. more

The Guardian today announces the launch of the Guardian Food Quarterly, a new seasonal lifestyle magazine celebrating what, how and where we eat. more

A new wave of cases pin blame for tech’s harms on product design — keeping the First Amendment and Section 230 out of the conversation. more

“The speed with which American democracy is currently dismantled is unprecedented in modern history,” one of the world’s top democracy researchers says in a new report. more

E&P’s Gretchen A. Peck examines the evolving relationship between the White House and the press, arguing that recent actions signal a sharper escalation in political pressure on journalism. While presidential criticism of media coverage has long been part of American history, she suggests the current tactics raise new concerns about accountability and trust. The creation of a public-facing portal to flag alleged media bias underscores a broader effort to challenge journalistic credibility. Peck ultimately points to a familiar but urgent question for newsrooms: how to reinforce trust through transparency, verification and a commitment to rigorous reporting. more

Beth Walsh has joined Milwaukee PBS as chief operating officer. She brings extensive experience in public media strategy, research and operational leadership, most recently serving as vice president of Media Strategy Operations and the Next Generation Warning System at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. more

Patrick Soon-Shiong is pursuing a public offering for the media company, while juggling healthcare and tech pursuits. more

Federal judges, including ones appointed by Trump, keep ruling against his defamation suit. more