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The article discusses the challenges facing the newspaper and publishing sector in the U.S. It explores the shared sacrifice concept observed by the industry under which the paper, printing and publishing sectors seek to be lean and stealthy while working with one another to manage paper costs. Factors of concern to paper manufacturers are given such as rising energy costs and the scarcity of old newspapers (ONP). Empathy is cited as a strategy for publishers and newsprint suppliers to take.

Reports on newspaper war between the lesbian and gay biweekly `LGNY' and News Communications Inc.'s `New York Blade News.' Background information about LNGY and New York Blade News; Accusations made by LGNY to Blade; Impact of the competition between the two newspapers.

The article discusses the trend among newspaper publishers to adopt the move began by Detroit, Michigan dailies Free Press and News to limit their house delivery to Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The 50 % drop in advertising revenues is said to be forcing publishers to cut on costs. The resultant decline in circulation is stated to signal that publishers should be enhancing their online versions to take advantage of the growing digital media consumption and increase online advertising income.

The article reveals that some U.S. newspapers are realizing the growth opportunities of mobile applications as publishers continue to debate online paid content strategies. From October 24, 2009, the mobile application of "The Wall Street Journal" will not longer be free. Some contents on WSJ.com can be viewed for no charge, however, a reader has to subscribe if he or she wants to use it to access all journal content. Meanwhile, "The Miami Herald" in Florida is selling an application that links users to in-depth coverage of the Dolphins' 2009 season.

The article examines the impact of dropping the print edition of newspapers on certain days or eliminating such edition completely on newspaper's Web traffic. In the case of "Post-Intelligencer" (P-I), it fell off the top-30 list of newspaper Web sites for the month of March 2009 after the print edition was removed. The "East Valley Tribune" in Mesa, Arizona cut its Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday editions and eliminated Saturday copies and after that change, publisher Julie Moreno says they had budgeted page-view declines year-over-year.

The article features a collection of newspapers that are doing one particular thing very well and merit recognition for that effort and achievement amid the economic turmoil of the industry. One of these papers is the "Star Tribune" in Minneapolis, Minnesota which is in bankruptcy reorganization. Other papers, including "The Item," said that the way they handled hard times qualifies as doing it right. Information on how the "Honolulu Star-Bulletin" has revived its print product is provided.

The article presents interviews with various publishers including Tim Timmons, chief executive officer of "The Paper of Montgomery County," Trevor Vernon of "The Eldon," and Ron Hasse, president of Southern California News Group. They discuss on how they overcame the challenges in 2017. Timmons, Vernon and Hasse provides an outlook for the industry for 2018 and beyond.

The article looks at content sharing in newsrooms. Across the U.S., shared-content arrangements are emerging among dailies with no common ownership, as a way to reduce staff cuts and save money. Signs of the Oklahoma-Tulsa World deal began appearing in late January 2009 in both print and online, with bylines from each paper appearing atop reports in the other. But not everyone in the state is happy about the Oklahoma-Tulsa workd shared-content deal.

Discusses the political endorsements made by local newspapers during the U.S. presidential elections in November 2004. Details of a meeting of "The Atlanta Journal-Constitution" editorial board to decide who the paper would support for president; Role of publishers in the political practice of newspapers; Impact of editors' opinions on voters.

The article offers the author's insights on having a first time work in a small community paper and local publication. The author mentions that moving to a big publication might give the impression of experiencing change. The author adds that having a good working relation with colleagues is important in the publication industry.

Reports that newspaper publishers have filed two separate lawsuits against the city of San Francisco, California to block the installation of multiple news racks to replace the single-paper fixtures the administration considers a street blight. Details on the lawsuits; List of newspapers involved in the lawsuit; Views of publishers on the action of San Francisco's Board of Supervisors.

The article focuses on the use of quick response (QR) codes by the U.S. newspaper "Washington Post." It says that the newspaper has been experimenting with QR codes as a way to direct readers from the print edition to the interactive Print to Mobile Integration online content. The paper's first code was published in the Veterans Day edition which led readers to an online tribute of photos and stories.

The article focuses on the failure of the joint operating agreement (JOA) to keep two daily newspapers publishing in Las Vegas, Nevada until at least 2049. It states that the daily "Las Vegas Sun" will soon exist only as an eight-page section of the "Las Vegas Review-Journal." The author mentions that this incident is just one of those cases of papers that seek protection under the Newspaper Protection Act of 1970.

Focuses on two free daily newspapers in Dallas, Texas. Comment from James M. Moroney III, publisher and CEO of the "Morning News," on the implications of the launching of "Quick" free daily newspaper; Comparison between "Quick" and "A.M. Journal Express"; Actions needed to be taken by the two papers in order to gain reader acceptance.

Focuses on recently launched small newspapers in the U.S. as of June 18, 2001. Reliance of smallish papers on a print rather than a cyberpresence; Comments of editor & publisher of the 'Denver Daily' news Mike Kirsehbaum regarding advantages from the daily; Details about the launch of newspaper 'The Valley Chronicle' covering Riverside County, California.