Newscycle granted patent on new technique in unsupervised learning
NEWSCYCLE Solutions has received a patent for a new technique in unsupervised learning. The technology uses methods in the NewsEdge software for clustering like content.
Newscycle's NewsEdge content-as-a-service solution uses the algorithm to group more than 750,000 news articles a day into buckets of single-themed news events, continuously throughout the day, in real time.
MOREThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution wins 2019 Brechner Freedom of Information Award
A team of investigative journalists at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, whose reporting led the City of Atlanta to overhaul its practices for responding to public-records requests, is the winner of the 2019 Brechner Freedom of Information Award.
MOREIntroducing BLOX Notifier: A new way to streamline and manage social and push notifications
Town News has introduced BLOX Notifier, an application that helps streamline, manage and automate social and push notifications within the BLOX CMS platform.
MOREBrainworks releases new revenue-focused CRM innovations for publishers
Brainworks, in collaboration with CRM development partner APG Media, has released three new CRM innovations designed to increase revenue opportunities and drive greater sales team efficiencies for print and digital publishers.
MOREFOIA protects press and public's access to information on retailer revenue from SNAP, Reporters Committee argues
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is supporting Argus Leader Media in its fight for public access to information about how much revenue retailers earn from the federal nutrition assistance program, SNAP.
MOREAdvance to acquire Turnitin, leading provider of academic solutions
Advance has announced the acquisition of Turnitin, a leading provider of education technology for academic integrity and writing solutions, from an investment entity affiliated with Insight Venture Partners, GIC and their co-investors.
MORETribune Media Company stockholders approve Nexstar merger
The stockholders of Tribune Media Company voted overwhelmingly last week to approve the company's previously announced acquisition by Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
MOREGannett Imaging and Ad Design Center rebrands to designIQ
Gannett Imaging and Ad Design Center has unveiled a new look, rebranding to designIQ.
MOREIt's Sunshine Week: How does your paper keep the sun shining all year long?
Join in the annual nationwide celebration of access to public information and what it means for you and your community. Find all the free resources you need to get started right here: http://sunshineweek.org/
Share ways your newspaper is celebrating Sunshine Week with us. We'd love to highlight your efforts on the SNPA Facebook page. Send links to cindy@snpa.org
MORENancy Lane is awarded Borrell Award of Merit
Nancy Lane, president of the Local Media Association, has been selected as the recipient of Borrell Associates' 2019 Award of Merit for outstanding leadership and innovation in local media. The award was presented Monday in front of more than 300 media executives at Borrell's 10th annual Local Online Advertising Conference at the Grand Hyatt in Manhattan.
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www.newspapers.org
America's Newspapers – the association formed from the merger of the Inland Press Association and Southern Newspaper Publishers Association – was ceremonially launched October 6 at its inaugural annual meeting in Chicago.
Dean Ridings will be its chief executive officer, effective Nov. 11.
America's Newspapers unites two of the oldest press associations to form one of the industry's largest advocates for newspapers and the many benefits to their communities, civil life, freedom of expression and democracy.
"Newspaper journalism provides a voice for the voiceless, challenges elected officials, shines a light on government, calls for change when change is needed, and exposes corruption and injustice," said Chris Reen, the president and publisher of The Gazette in Colorado Springs who will serve as the first president of America's Newspapers.
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New association launches today;
SNPA-Inland merger is complete
A new association formed by the consolidation of SNPA and the Inland Press Association was officially launched today. The name of the new association will be announced on Oct. 6 at the association's first annual meeting in Chicago.
Edward VanHorn, SNPA's executive director, said that the merger unites two of the country's oldest press associations into a progressive new organization that will use its bigger and more powerful voice to be an unapologetic advocate for newspapers.
MoreSNPA's staunchest advocate honored for 43 years of service
Edward VanHorn, who went to work for SNPA 43 years ago straight out of the University of North Carolina, will be honored at next week's SNPA-Inland Annual Meeting as this year's recipient of the Frank W. Mayborn Leadership Award. The award is named for the Texas newspaperman who helped shape SNPA in the early 1950s and served as president from 1961 to 1962.
"He's been that silent leader behind the newspaper industry and SNPA," said SNPA President PJ Browning, president and publisher of The Post and Courier in Charleston, S.C. "We're honored to have the opportunity to give him this award as he's retiring. We thought it was very fitting."
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