Newsmedia industry

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

‘Free Lai – you have made your point,’ says WEF chief

Dec 20, 2025 at 10:59 am by admin

World Editors Forum president David Walmsley has urged authorities to release Jimmy Lai and let him leave Hong Kong, following his conviction by its high court. He will be se.... Read More

Doctor’s orders: Traditional news values, hybrid format

Dec 17, 2025 at 08:39 am by admin

Many in the news industry know Ken Doctor for the advice he has offered in a multitude of conference presentations and as a consultant. But for the past five years, he has be.... Read More

‘Green shoots’ of media expanding, but many still at risk

Dec 16, 2025 at 06:53 pm by admin

A third of independent news publishers polled in a new Australian survey told industry group LINA their future was “uncertain” or at-risk. The Local & Indepen.... Read More