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Postal Regulatory Commission denies USPS January rate hike request
Aug 21, 2026
Today, the PRC issued an order denying the USPS petition for a waiver to raise rates in January 2027. The denial was based on procedural issues and would allow USPS to pursue a formal rulemaking but it ...
Letter to Congress has evolved; please respond by August 28
Aug 20, 2026
Earlier this summer, you joined newspaper organizations and industry partners in signing a letter to Congressional leadership expressing concerns about the ongoing challenges facing the U.S. Postal Service. ...
Could Niche Media Be a Strategic Add-On for Legacy Publishers?
Aug 19, 2026
A focused audience often creates strong alignment between the advertiser and the product, particularly when the publication has built trust and consistency within that niche.
Keeping the past alive
Aug 1, 2026
Newspaper archives hold the key to an important oral history project in North Carolina.
GRWM To: Leverage Creator Relationships to Extend the Impact of Your Brand
Jul 23, 2026
RECORDING AVAILABLE TO NNA MEMBERS. As audience behavior shifts toward personality-driven platforms and influencer-led discovery, local publications have a real opportunity to extend their editorial reach, ...
Invitation to join broad mailing industry letter to HSGAC and plan for August Congressional recess
Jul 8, 2026
Add your signature. It is important that the committee and its leadership understand the breadth of the USPS customer base and the critical role reliable mail service plays for businesses and communities ...
2026 national Better Newspaper Contest winners announced
Jul 7, 2026
Judges have submitted their results and winners of the National Newspaper Association Foundation’s 2026 Better Newspaper Contest and Better Newspaper Advertising Contest are posted below.
Ask the question and connect with readers
Jul 1, 2026
Think about your daily routines and opportunities to identify ways to connect with reader ... Do you consistently take the same route to and from work?
Rebuilding together: Publishers revive a local newspaper and help their community recover from a devastating fire
Jul 1, 2026
The 98-year-old newspaper was closed in the wake of the devastating Pacific Palisades fire that destroyed most of its commercial district in 2025 and displaced most of its residents. Instead of returning ...
