on March 10, 2022, the Florida state Senate debated a bill seemingly designed to punish and hobble Florida’s newspapers. It had been a mere 68 days before when a public-notice law went into effect that represented a legislative compromise between Florida’s news publishers, the Florida Press Association and state lawmakers regarding how public and legal notices would be disseminated to the public. It seemed a win-win for all stakeholders, but it proved a short-lived victory. more

In this 128th episode of “E&P Reports,” Column founder and CEO Jake Seaton talks with E&P about the compelling data his company compiled, showing how efficiently the current public notice system in Florida is working, as well as his experiences meeting with legislators and giving testimony to try to keep a 68-day old law from being repealed more

When our February cover story about anti-boycott laws was published, HD Media’s Lee Wolverton penned an op-ed in response to our story. It appeared in HD Media’s newspapers over Super Bowl weekend, and we share it here with his blessing. His column deserves your attention. more

If you’ve received any business advice in the past, say, 50 years, I’m willing to bet that it came with the assumption that you wanted to expand. We hear that advice all the time — make it bigger and better, scale this area, try these new strategies for growth and similar ideas. But should growing always be the ultimate goal of every business venture? more

As we approach the second anniversary of George Floyd’s death, we must still ask where we are headed with diversity efforts. Diversity takes work and commitment and must come from the top of an organization. Without that, your company will never have an effective long-term approach to recruiting and retention. more

As a sales leader, an important skill to develop is the ability to take complex logistics, behaviors and reporting and make them simple to predict and project the overall health of your organization. This proficiency typically starts with financial reporting as it tells the quickest and most direct story parallel to goal attainment and history. In addition, uncover any other initiative, dimension or activity-based reporting that eventually drives bottom-line revenue or impacts financial reporting to deduct supplementary connections. more

Late in the afternoon on Feb. 2, the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Competition, Policy, Antitrust and Consumer Rights met to debate the merits of the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act of 2021, introduced by Subcommittee Co-Chair Senator Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat from Minnesota. It was a quiet proceeding by today’s Congressional standards, free from blustery speeches and gotcha-questions. more

In this 127th episode of “E&P Reports,” syndicated columnist Rex Huppke discusses how in his youth, he made a change from a career in chemical engineering to journalism and what it is like today to write his style of political humor in such a polarized country. Plus, E&P Publisher Mike Blinder asks Rex how he comes up with his topics and reviews those debut columns for USA TODAY as war breaks out in Europe. more

On Oct. 21 actor Alec Baldwin discharged a prop gun with a live round during the filming of the movie “Rust” killing one and wounding another. Victoria Traxler, a young journalist and the Santa Fe New Mexican's public safety reporter, had only been on staff for a year when her editor passed her a vague tip from a private citizen about a shooting.... more

Hometown News Media Group is the family owned, proud publisher of 15 of the most acclaimed and respected community newspapers and a digital marketing agency, along the Eastern Coast of Florida. We are looking for an individual who is passionate, motivated, and goal oriented with a desire to win in a fast-paced, competitive environment. We are searching for someone who has sales experience and the desire to create multimedia marketing campaigns for advertising partners. more

As a skilled, noted sculptor who produced layered bronze pieces, Bob Wick stood out in the media industry, which is not brimming with fine artists. Wick, co-owner of Arizona-based Wick Communications, also made a mark as an environmentalist, championing causes in his adopted state of Arizona. more

In this 126th episode of “E&P Reports," Russell Midori, President of Military Veterans in Journalism (MVJ) discusses how they support career growth for vets in the news publishing industry. Joining in is Lori King, host and producer of the MVJ podcast “Sword & Pen” and a journalism instructor at The University of Toledo and Kent State University. more

“Thank you for your service!”  I say that phrase so often now, especially at boarding gates, when I’m in the frequent flyer line and the agent announces that retired or active-duty military can board before the “road warriors.”  Now, as I watch war break out in Europe and — make no mistake, this is a war — that phrase means even more to me. Because I believe in my heart that these dedicated young men and women perhaps know more about who we are as a country than the average American. more

This year's class of 10 News Publishers That Do It Right is an excellent representation of small-town communities to large city properties; monthly, weekly, and daily print properties; and traditional print, digital news, business and alternative publishers — representing the breadth and depth of our industry. more

The new media literacy program results from a bill introduced by Illinois State Senator Karina Villa and signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker. It will “provide instruction for students to learn how to analyze and communicate information from a variety of mediums, including digital, interactive, audio, visual, and print.” more

Printing equipment manufacturer Heidelberg is bolstering its push for apprentices in the U.S. The call for new talent comes as many U.S. companies struggle to find workers, and the country saw record employee quit rates in recent months.   more

A recent Editor & Publisher sponsored webinar explored four demographic shifts that will impact the obituary market, and covered recommendations of what newspapers can do to secure the future for their most important local content. more

In this 125th episode of “E&P Reports,” industry veterans Jed Williams and David Arkin talk about their new project: Check Out DFW and why their business model is centered around marketing partnerships, advertising, and a good deal of sponsored content. more

Now more than ever, news publishers need to be supported by suppliers and vendors that help them create content, build audience, and monetize every eyeball with the best return on investment. A Business Partner Powerhouse is a company that takes the time to get to know the nuances of your business and your business challenges — a partner who works directly with your teams to implement transformational applications, solutions and strategies. more

With several legislative proposals currently before Congress to address antitrust and other concerns, as well as an important initiative underway at the Copyright Office to strengthen publishers’ protections online, there is hope that the market imbalance can be restored. more