America's Newspapers is the leading national trade association representing local newspapers.
We serve community weeklies to major metro dailies with research, advocacy, events, and peer community — representing local newspapers in Washington and in statehouses across the country. Advancing local newspapers through advocacy, research, and community. Local is the franchise. Trust is the advantage.
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Key industry developments and opportunities that impact your newspaper
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100+ industry specialists delivering the tools, services, and expertise that help newspapers thrive in the digital age.
BLOX Digital
Full-featured content management system and digital publishing platform built specifically for newspapers and local media.
Legacy.com
The leading obituary and memorial platform connecting funeral homes, newspapers, and families to share and preserve life stories.
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AdCellerant launches AI-powered campaign optimization
New machine learning tools help local media maximize digital advertising performance and ROI for small business advertisers.
Column public notice platform adds 12 new states
Streamlined legal notice publishing now available in additional markets, expanding digital reach for government transparency.
Mather Economics drives 23% subscription revenue growth
Behavioral analytics and personalized engagement strategies deliver measurable results for newspaper publisher partners.
United Robots adds hyperlocal sports coverage
AI content generation platform expands automated reporting to cover high school and community sports at scale.
New Mexico governor signs legislation providing tax credits to local newspapers
New Mexico has taken a practical step to strengthen local news across the state. Through SB 151 and HB 2, state leaders adopted a targeted approach that directs support straight into the places where local news is produced. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the legislation, recognizing the essential role independent local newspapers play in communities statewide.
Read the full storyVenetoulis Institute and Block Communications announce agreement for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The Post-Gazette, founded 1786, will remain in operation under the nonprofit behind The Baltimore Banner.
AP says it will offer buyouts as part of pivot away from newspaper journalism
Buyouts to U.S.-based journalists as part of an acceleration away from its newspaper-focused model.
Paxton Media Group acquires nine titles from Community Newspapers, Inc.
Nine community papers in western North Carolina and north Georgia join PMG.
Houston Chronicle reinvents subscriber experience with new media products
A clear shift toward impact-driven coverage and service journalism with readers at the center.
People News
Career moves and industry leadership updates — because trust is built by the people behind local news
All people newsHank Stuever joins The Times-Picayune and The Advocate
Managing editor for enterprise journalism at Georges Media Group's Louisiana publications
Jamie Stockwell named USA TODAY vice president of news
Will champion unbiased journalism and drive the flagship publication's next era of impact
Neil Brown named new chairman of Poynter Institute board
Following the retirement of Paul Tash, who served as chairman for 20 years
Pamela Henson joins Adams MultiMedia as president and publisher
Leading Southern Wisconsin Group with experience from Tribune, Chronicle, and Gannett
Advocacy & Public Notice
State Advocacy Coalition connects to build protections for local newspapers.
27 state press associations provide real-time intelligence and a unified national voice for local newspapers when the stakes are highest. Local is the franchise. We protect it.
Learn more about the coalitionPublic notices belong in local newspapers
Why independent publication matters — and what the research confirms.
Community News & Small Business Support Act
Tax credit legislation to help sustain local news and small business advertising.
Journalism Competition and Preservation Act
Allowing publishers to negotiate collectively with dominant platforms.
Freedom of the Press & Legal Fund
Supporting press freedom in courtrooms and newsrooms across the country.
Industry Events
News Industry Mega-Conference
The largest newspaper meeting of the year. Publishers, editors, and Solutions Partners together for three working days.
Senior Leadership Conference
Timely conversations for senior executives and Solutions Partners, held each fall in Washington, D.C.
Family Owners Meeting
The annual gathering for family newspaper owners, held one day ahead of SLC in Washington, D.C.
Carmage Walls Commentary Prize
Recognizing excellence in editorial and column writing. $20,000 in awards and expanded categories.