Newsmedia industry

Families agree Midwest mastheads ‘a perfect fit’

Jan 15, 2026 at 12:15 pm by admin

Six US newspapers representing more than a century of local journalism have changed hands in a deal which sees the mastheads transferred from one family-owned business to anot.... Read More

What we’re learning from Detroit antitrust exemptions

Jan 11, 2026 at 12:58 pm by admin

So few two-newspaper towns survive the dearth of advertising support and competition for attention in this digital age that a discussion over the last remaining US joint opera.... Read More

Quint joins in as Hoffman frees Lee of BH interest rates

Jan 07, 2026 at 12:07 pm by admin

Indian digital site The Quint has joined American regional Hoffmann Media in a deal that takes control of US publisher Lee Enterprises, including many of Warren Buffet’s.... Read More

Sibling locals extend family connection with merger

Jan 02, 2026 at 05:09 pm by admin

Two US newspapers are set to merge following a deal between their publishing companies. Media M&A firm Dirks, Van Essen & April has announced the transition of Main S.... Read More

Groups merge to bring strength, share skills

Dec 22, 2025 at 03:40 pm by admin

Periodical publishers’ group FIPP has agreed to merge with WAN-Ifra, effective January 1 – 101 years after its formation. The parties say the union will create th.... Read More