National Newspaper Association Foundation
Promoting news literacy, protecting the First Amendment
and enhancing the capabilities of community newspapers
Ownership
Insight for owners regarding prospective buyers, effective ownership structure, etc.
Hearst to acquire the Austin American-Statesman
Mar 13, 2025
Gannett Co. Inc. (NYSE: GCI) has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Hearst, a leading global diversified information services and media company, to divest the Austin American-Statesman from ...
Ray of sunshine
Mar 1, 2025
After 6 years in court, the Supreme Court of Virginia narrows the scope of personnel information under the state’s FOIA
Invitation to screening of For The Record on YouTube
Feb 27, 2025
NNAF, Red Owl and Laurie Ezzell Brown present FOR THE RECORD on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, at 2 p.m. ET/1 p.m. CT/12 p.m. MT/11 a.m. PT (approximately 30 minutes long).
Year in Review: Dirks, Van Essen & April’s rundown of 2024 media transactions
Feb 1, 2025
In 2024, Dirks, Van Essen & April facilitated a wide range of media transactions across the United States, marking another impactful year in the media brokerage industry. With 11 major deals completed, ...
Press Forward grants help newspapers keep their presses running and their communities informed
Jan 1, 2025
Upgrades, enhancements, sustainability and public service are on the minds of the newspaper publishers who received a $100,000 grant from Press Forward, a national movement to strengthen communities by ...
Carpenter Media Group acquires M. Roberts Media
Dec 20, 2024
M. Roberts Media is the parent company of seven award-winning newspapers and a variety of magazines and publications that serve Victoria and East Texas.
Carpenter Media Group to acquire EO Media Group
Nov 13, 2024
The acquisition includes EO Media Group’s portfolio of more than two dozen newspapers and magazines across Oregon and Washington.
Shaw Media to acquire Kankakee (IL) Daily Journal
Nov 13, 2024
KANKAKEE, Illinois — Shaw Media is acquiring the Daily Journal, a historic publication that has served the Kankakee community for over a century. The purchase marks the transfer of ownership ...
