Industry News Spotlight

Keeping print profitable: How CherryRoad is rethinking newspaper production for smaller markets

Featured in Editor & Publisher magazine

As circulation declines, transportation costs rise, skilled press operators become harder to find and newsprint supplies tighten, many community newspapers have continued relying on production models built for a very different era. CherryRoad Media believes there is another way. CLICK HERE to view the story and access webinar.

Stop guessing, start diagnosing

Featured in the August Editor & Publisher magazine, written by Shannon Kinney

Shannon makes the case that AI can elevate every media salesperson to marketing consultant. "Business owners don't need another salesperson pitching space or inventory. They need someone who understands their business and market challenges and can recommend solutions that help them grow." CLICK HERE to view column.

National Newspaper Association Industry Alert: NNA calls for change to postal rules blocking marijuana advertising in newspapers

written by Lynne Lance

Federal policy puts mailed newspapers at a disadvantage in states where marijuana businesses operate legally. CLICK HERE to view the story.

ANAS represented Alabama newspapers at Alabama Auctioneer's Association conference

Advertising Manager Leigh Leigh Tortorici represented APA newspapers with a booth at the Alabama Auctioneer’s Association conference in August. With approximately 75 auctioneers from Alabama and a few from other Southeastern states attending, she was able to meet and promote the newspapers and APA’s advertising services offered by our partnership with member newspapers, including digital advertising on newspaper websites, newsletters, and affiliated magazines.

She was able to reconnect with some previous advertisers who are excited to reengage with the power of our Newspaper Network, and meet some new faces who need assistance with marketing outreach as they expand their service areas.

APA Journalism Foundation Grants Awarded

Jonathan Stinson, president of the Alabama Press Association Journalism Foundation, is pictured awarding Patrick Eiland, left, and Sofia Cerebuch a $500 scholarship for their work on the AUMnibus, the student newspaper at Auburn University at Montgomery. The scholarships were part of a $4,500 grant the Foundation gave to AUM’s journalism department. 

The APAJF has awarded over $14,500 in grants to Alabama college and university journalism schools/departments for the 2026-27 academic year, and over $30,000 towards newsroom internships to APA member newspapers. CLICK HERE to read more about the APA Journalism Foundation.

The Center for Innovation and Sustainability in Local Media at UNC-Chapel Hill is conducting research on how business professionals in local media are adopting and using AI across their work, especially hoping to hear from publishers, advertising and revenue professionals, development and fundraising staff, audience and product leaders, operations teams, and others involved in the sustainability of local news organizations.

This research will help us better understand how AI is showing up in local media business practices, where organizations see opportunities or concerns, and what kinds of support, guidance, or resources would be most useful to the field.

The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete, all responses are anonymous and will be reported only in aggregate. Participants also have the option to enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card.