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The article reports that jury decided in 2016 that Gawker Media held liable for defamation against a certain larger-than-life pro wrestler, the average American likely did not pay much attention to the outcome beyond perhaps a momentary fascination with the salacious video at the center of the case. Topics include examines the American press paid close attention and for good reason.

The article discusses improving the paper ordering and warehouse operations of printing companies. Topics explored include the paper needs of most newspaper publishers and commercial print businesses, the proper management of inventory to meet needs of clients, and the statement issued by regional operations director Ron Smith of "News Herald" daily newspaper regarding significant printing technologies.

The article provides information on paper waste handling systems of various newspaper companies in the United States. Waste paper comes from white slab waste and leftover inserts. An automatic system capable of automatically loading loose paper into a trailer has financial benefits to "Orlando Sentinel." The waste handling plant of the "Washington Post" in Springfield, Virginia consists of a cart dumper.

The article focuses on the Panama Papers project, an inter-news agency collaboration involving 300 journalists working at more than 100 media properties to investigate data leaked from Mossack Fonseca law firm in Panama. It explores how the project started, the collaboration of journalists, and implications of the project for the newspaper industry. The involvement of the "Miami Herald" newspaper in the project is discussed.

The article discusses how newspaper operations dogged by newsprint supply chain snarls and the rising costs of the paper in charge of newsprint supply at our nation's newspapers. Topics include supply-chain disruptions and trucking challenges wrought by the pandemic and the effects of certain geopolitical events; and packaging analysis for Fastmarkets, an information provider for the forest products industry that newspaper operations pros turn to for data.

The article discusses developments in the newspaper industry in the U.S. as of May 2014, particularly in the adoption of a leaner and greener print manufacturing processes. It cites the claim by Dow Jones & Co. Inc. vice president of production Larry Hoffman that they print "The Wall Street Journal" paper in strategic sites in the country in order to improve efficiency. The opinions of Christopher Apel of "The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel" and Freedom Communications' Rick Sant are also cited.

This article reports on the redesign of the Tribune newspaper "Orlando Sentinel." The paper's new look includes more graphs, charticles, looming pictures and use of colors, such as lilac, pink, aqua, red and avocado. The paper already devised a roadmap independently before Tribune issued the marching orders. According to the paper's editor Charlotte Hall, a revamp had been on editors' minds for some time.

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.

The article reports that prices of newsprints in the U.S. are at their lowest level in 2013 compared with historical price trends. Publishing industry analyst Thad McIlroy states that, in the past, wholesale price of newsprint has a marked effect on newspaper publishers' profits. He observes that in the past few years leading to 2013, demand for newsprint has declined or remained the same as more publishing businesses close operations due to the competition posed by online publications.

This section offers news briefs on journalism and newspaper publishing. Bernard Stein, a journalism professor at Hunter College and his students have created a community newspaper called "The Hunts Point Express" to serve impoverished neighborhoods in New York City. High school journalism teacher Kay Powers was dismissed by Cascade High School officials for running an underground student newspaper and magazine. An online collection of columns by renowned World War II journalist Ernie Pyle is maintained by the School of Journalism of Indiana University.

Reports on the effect of the paper price hike brought on by worldwide demand for paper, on the newspaper and magazine publishing in the United States. Paper mills that have announced price hikes effective September 1, 1995; Times Mirror Co.'s move to merge the `Evening Sun' into the revamped morning Sun'; Price hike in magazines; Advertisement rate hikes planned; Factors that could keep paper prices high.

Reports that newspapers in the United States are adopting geographic information systems in their editorials, marketing, circulation and employee-relations departments. Use of data mapping technology for newspaper articles on Census data in the US; Effectiveness of geographic information systems in the visualization of market trends and patterns. INSET: Putting the graphic in geographic..

Reports on the threat posed by electronic media on newspapers in Australia. Profitability of newspaper companies; Effect of the Internet on the advertising revenue of newspapers; Newspaper publishers' comments on the causes of the decline in newspaper circulation.

Reports that newspaper publishers in the United States are losing their new-media department personnel to Internet companies. High employee turn over in the new-media departments; Discontent of employees to the traditional newspaper writing; Factors attracting employees to Internet companies; Preference for interactive news writing.

Discusses market threats to American newspapers brought about by the changing media landscape as the 21st century approaches. Arrogance and self-indulgence as the biggest threats to newspapers; Projection that readership for the foreseeable future will be the biggest threat and opportunity for newspapers; Importance of good journalism in growing readership.

Discloses that the notion that small daily and weekly newspapers in the United States are resistant to new ideas and change was dispelled at the 1998 California Newspaper Publishers Association annual convention. Revenues generated by the small newspapers; Tips for first-time phone directory publishers on how to be competitive; Strategies used by newspapers to attract advertisers.

Presents the `New York Times' newspaper's use of Goss Colorliner color presses to improve newsprint. `Times' sections using color reproductions; Role of the joint Abitibi-`Times' committee; Use of color presses in other newspapers; Newsprint specifications; Control of newsprint quality.

Discusses the cost cutting technique for newspaper publishing called clustering. Journal Register Co.'s clustering of its production of small New England dailies; Comments of Dick Harrington on Thomson Newspapers' reorganization of its newspapers; Use of the GMA SLS-1000 in assembling preprint packages.

An introduction to the journal is presented which includes articles on topics including profiles of 25 young men and women actively working in the newsrooms in the U.S. newspaper publishing industry, layoffs at digital brands like BuzzFeed and Vice.

Focuses on the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority's lawsuit against Modern Times Group (MTG) to stop MTG's distribution of an American version of its European subway papers, `Metro,' in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Potential impact of the lawsuit on MTG's attempt to launch the paper in other cities; Comment by Floyd Weintraub, vice president of Metro International North America.

Departments perations Throughout my many years in the newspaper industry, I've strived to be a forward thinker. One primary vendor announced four newsprint price increases and one increase to specialty paper. Whether we like it or not, vendors are going through their own challenges, struggling with increases on consumables, rising labor costs, and the miscellaneous expenses associated with providing newspapers goods and services. [Extracted from the article]

The article relates the efforts of publisher Jim Hopson to walk across the U.S. after retirement to find out if the problems of big newspapers are affecting small town newspapers. He started his journey on April 30, 2007 and has kept a blog about his adventures. It states that he submits entries to his blog by borrowing computers either at friends' homes or hotels where he stays along the trail. According to Hopson, small papers continue to do well with their audience and advertisers.

The article presents information on measures taken by the newspaper "Daily Herald" in Chicago, Illinois to avoid layoffs and buyouts. The advertising revenues of the U.S. newspaper industry declined in 2001. The paper has reduced the work week of its staff. Executives continues to update their staff on the financial condition of the periodical.

Presents views of newspaper owners on factors that influenced the selling of the newspaper business in the U.S. Comments of John Cribb, principle broker at Cribb & Associates, about the value of mid-sized papers; Opinion of Gregg Knowles, owner of Knowles Media Brokerage Services, on the scarcity of sale signs; Remarks of Owen Van Essen, president of Dirks, Van Essen, & Murray, regarding chances for the recovery of the newspaper industry.

Reports the fire accident at the White Mountain Independent newspaper company in Arizona. Relocation of office after the incident; Efforts of the employees in recovering half of the office equipment; News coverage of the incident. INSET: Flames almost scorch papers outside Arizona, by Joe Strupp..

Reports on the highlights of the 2001 edition of 'Editor & Publisher International Year Book,' focused on the United States newspaper industry. All-time high for Sunday newspapers; More morning than evening papers; New low for a number of dailies.

The article reports on the launching of weekly newspaper "Navasota Star," self-funded and published by lawyer Marvin Longabaugh in Navasota, Texas. Longabaugh shares his interest in venturing into publication of weekly publication despite its challenges on decline in profitability and popularity among community readers. The community newspaper overviews latest news and developments in rural communities of Navasota.

Reports on how Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers are attempting to communicate or publish text and image on paper without benefit of an external machine, be it printing press or computer. Digital delivery of news; Availability of the technology for paper that prints itself with electronic ink; Viability of the new technology in the newspaper market.

This article reports on developments in the newspaper publishing industry in Detroit, Michigan as of April 26, 1999. The labor dispute with unions at The Detroit News and Free Press have contributed to the decline in circulation of both newspapers. On the other hand, suburb papers show growth in the wake of the strike. More than a year and a half after workers agreed to return to their jobs, Sunday circulation was 805,326, according to Detroit Newspaper Agency and combined daily circulation of The Detroit News and Free Press was 623,608 which is 30% below their pre-strike numbers.

The article forecasts the development of newspaper publishing industry in 2019. It focuses on 15 percent rise in paper expenses. It mentions that smaller newspapers are focused on decreasing workforce, reducing page counts and seeking an alternative outside print options for selling it to larger media conglomerates.

Focuses on the efforts of five newspaper companies in Chicago, Illinois to file a lawsuit against the city to throw out a city ordinance that will replace individual news racks with multiple-title boxes. Name of the five newspaper companies; Ordinance's violation of the First Amendment by awarding distribution spots based on a paper's content; Unreasonable restrictions placed by the ordinance on newspapers.

Focuses on the effect of newsprint price increase to newspaper publishing worldwide. Plans to reduce the width of standard newsprint rolls; Advantages of a narrower newspaper; Perceived loss of value on advertisers; Use of lighter newsprint; Reduction in the page count; Effect of web width reduction and expansion; Waste accountability.

The article examines the decision of Advance Publications, publisher of the "New Orleans Times-Picayune" newspaper of New Orleans, Louisiana to move the newspaper from a daily to a three times a week publishing schedule in the fall of 2012. The cost savings of the new schedule are contrasted with the risks that both circulation and advertising revenue will decline when the newspaper ceases daily publication.

The article presents an interview with Steve Infinger, director of operations, The Villages Daily Sun. It mentions In what position did he start their career in newspapers/printing, and what was the track forward into his current position; worked at both small and large circulation papers, some family owned and some corporate.

The article examines newspapers which have installed user charges for access to their Web sites. Smaller community newspapers have had some success in placing so-called pay walls around content, which is encouraging larger newspapers to consider doing so. It is noted that small newspapers suffered a smaller percentage of decline in circulation in the six months ending March, 2010 than did larger ones.

The article discusses how publishers and paper makers cope with newspapers' chronic decline in the U.S. in November 2010. It cites newsprint bankruptcies and mergers like AbitibiBowater of the two largest North American companies. Newsprint makers' prices reportedly range widely from 430 to 730 U.S. dollars per metric ton, as production curtailments could not keep up with drops in demand. It notes that year-to-date consumption through June was down 6.2% but newspaper demand is seen stabilizing.

Reports that U.S. publishers are still thinking of the news from the Readership Institute that the Iraqi war failed to inspire people to read newspapers more completely or more frequently. Newspapers that were the ones providing the most extensive and expensive coverage of the war but experienced circulation decline; Biggest circulation gainer among major metropolitan area newspapers; Circulation increase posted by the 'San Antonio Express-News.'

The article discusses economic concerns of newspaper executives at the Newspaper Association of America's annual conference in Seattle, Washington. They were relieved that the war in Iraq has ended but were concerned about the economic situation. Some executives noted some increases in retail advertising but help-wanted advertising, the major component of classified advertising and newspapers' largest source of revenue, remained in a depressed state.

Focuses on the daily newspaper market in Richmond, Virginia. Impact of the economic diversity on the newspaper industry; Plans of Richmond Times-Dispatch to initiate projects to raise advertiser interest; Mergers acquired to improve advertising scope.

Features Australia-based newspaper publishing firm West Australian Newspapers (WAN). Need for WAN to adapt to changing market conditions and address the decline in newspaper circulation figures; Growth targets and strategies; Potential management changes. INSET: A BID FOR CHANGE..

The article reports on the decline in the advertising revenues of newspapers during the first quarter of 2001. Based on preannouncements of newspaper companies, advertising revenue for the quarter is expected to be down by 2.5 per cent and earnings will decline by 25 per cent. National and help-wanted advertising also performed weakly during the period.

The article reports on the challenge of distribution faced by newspaper publishers, exacerbated by the emerging urban sprawl in the United States. The pressure facing publishers to deliver newspapers on time is caused both by demographic and geographic factors. The impact of sprawl on the publishing industry is also discussed.

Reports that the decision on the trial challenging the breakup of the joint operating agreement between newspapers in San Francisco, California, was placed in the hands of United States District Judge Vaughn Walker. Walker's commitment to rule promptly in the nonjury suit filed by Clint Reilly to block the sales of the `San Francisco Chronicle' to the Hearst Corp. and the `San Francisco Examiner' to the Fang family.

Reports on a survey showing United States newspaper industry executives seeking to recast their Internet sites. Concern that the Internet may do more harm than good to the industry; Recasting of Web sites to marry and brand Internet sites to the printed product for news and advertising; Other strategic issues.

Reports that a survey has indicated that nearly one-third of all the newsprint used by Ohio Newspaper Association (ONA) members in 1996 was made from recycled fiber. Aggregate recycled percentage for the 178 ONA member newspapers; Total metric tons of newsprint used by ONA papers.

This article reports on the launching of a daily Spanish-language version of El Nuevo Dia in Orlando, Florida. Orlando's Hispanic population numbering around 300,000 are the target readers of the newspaper. The paper will feature Puerto Rican and Latin American content and will target both U.S. advertisers and clients from the Puerto Rican paper. Initial advertisers include American Airlines and Banco Popular.

The article reports on the branding approach of James Ellis, vice-president of brand management U.S.-based newspaper publishing company Tribune Co. Ellis' goal is to get occasional readers in the 18-34 age bracket to buy the paper more frequently. He is planning for more in-paper promotions and more sections for younger readers.

Reports the launching of Hoy, a tabloid from the parent paper El Tiempo in Colombia. Emphasis of the paper on positive themes; Prevalence of drug-related civil war and violence in other news media; Comparison of the tabloid over other papers.

The article discusses the continuing use of the B. H. BUNN tying machine for paper bundles and boxes, which was patented in 1908, as of 2019. Topics covered include its simplistic design that offers durability and performance year after year and after millions of cycles, and incorporation of some minor improvements over the years on its basic design. Also noted is the company's aim to continue building and developing variations of its tying machines.

The article discusses the mistakes committed by newspapers when they redesign. It cites the papers' tendency to shrink body type to fit smaller Web widths. It notes that a fixed rail on any cover affects layout and design options, leading to pages with less impact. Other mistakes include Web promotions in the top boxes, lack of hierarchy, runover pages that are a wall of type, not enough prototyping and decline in publication frequency.