Producing relevant content requires knowing your community

Editors are regularly challenged: What mix of stories and photos will collectively make this edition a “must see” for readers and advertisers? There is...

How data + collaboration drive breakthrough journalism at scale

Among this week's Pulitzer Prize winners, the Local Reporting award, shared by the Baltimore Banner and the New York Times, showcased how data and...

New report calls for a radical rethinking of local journalism

PEN America | November 22, 2019 As local news outlets are gutted and shuttered, reporters laid off, publication schedules...
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Industry News – Mar 2017

Vt. lawmakers consider shield law for journalists GateHouse unit buys Boston’s Color Magazine R.I.’s Journal, six others drop PolitiFact Boston Globe using Facebook...

Use the billboard effect for better ads

A quick study of billboards can give us a better understanding of what works best in advertising. Because motorists are on the move, billboards...

Connect, Collaborate, Celebrate: Summer Journalist Meetup Schedule Announced

The summer 2025 journalist meetup series is in full swing, bringing together media professionals from across the region for fun, connection, and camaraderie. Next up:📍...

News organizations engage in open-source journalism to rebuild trust

Audrey Schomer | Business Insider | December 3, 2019 As digital resources and social media have given all people...

Enter 38 Categories In Better Newspaper Competition Advertising, Circulation, and Promotion Division!

The Advertising/Circulation/Promotion division of the Better Newspaper Competition consists of 38 competitive categories, and we want you to flaunt your best ideas for everyone...

2023 Publick Occurrences Awards Presentation Video

The 2023 presentation of the annual Publick Occurrences Awards happened on October 19 during the New England Newspaper Conference. 13 publications were recognized for...

Award Winners – Better Newspaper Competition

Access the complete list of award winners and judges' comments!