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Industry News -
16
Dec
As 2025 draws to a close, we’re taking a look at trends within the publishing industry that are having the greatest impact on newspapers and the communities they cover. With the continuing contraction of papers, local governments are beginning to take steps towards adapting to a shifting media environment. These efforts to protect one of the main pillars of public accountability are also serving to maintain a revenue source many […]
12
Nov
As the internet became more commonplace over the past two decades, many state legislatures have sought to transition public notices to digital publication as a way to increase efficiency and maintain relevance with the broader public. This transition has posed a threat to the many local newspapers, whose notices have been a significant revenue source as well as a means to hold larger institutions accountable. Some state governments have recently […]
22
Sep
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) recently announced it will end its print edition on December 31, 2025, becoming a fully digital publication starting in 2026. That’s a major milestone for Georgia media — but it raises an important question: what does this mean for legal notices and the AJC’s status as a “legal organ”? Georgia’s Public Notice Rules Under Georgia Code § 9-13-142, each county must designate a legal organ — the official newspaper that publishes required public notices like […]
8
Sep
This webinar, hosted by Matt Larson, President and CEO of Our-Hometown Web Publishing, with Betsy Edwards, Executive Director of the Virginia Press Association (VPA), detailed the VPA’s successful Digital Initiative. The initiative aims to bring all Virginia newspapers online with their own websites, driven by the critical need for digital presence for business, public notice compliance, and long-term sustainability.
29
Aug
Matt Larson, President and CEO of Our-Hometown Web Publishing, met with Betsy Edwards, Executive Director of the Virginia Press Association (VPA), to prepare for an upcoming webinar aimed at other press associations.
12
Jun
Our-Hometown customers are invited to join us tomorrow, June 13th at 11am EST as we continue the Block Editor Overview live webinar series with a presentation focused on More Text Layouts plus using Grid and Group Blocks. One of the most powerful aspects of the Block Editor is the ability to use multiple different types of blocks together to create a more dynamic final product without the need to learn how to code or design pages […]
15
May
Our-Hometown customers are invited to join us tomorrow, May 16th at 11am EST as we continue the Block Editor Overview live webinar series with a presentation focused on Creative Text Layouts in the Block Editor. One of the most powerful aspects of the Block Editor is the ability to use multiple different types of blocks together to create a more dynamic final product without the need to learn how to […]
30
Apr
Our-Hometown customers are invited to join us on Friday, May 2nd at 11AM EST for another Live Webinar as part of our Block Editor Overview. This week, we’ll be focusing on Media and Images in the Block Editor. The Block Editor makes adding media to your post, page or article easier than ever — whether that is a simple photo, a complete photo gallery, or more advanced Cover Image style […]
17
Apr
Our-Hometown customers are invited to join us tomorrow, April 18th at 11AM EST for Part 3 of our Block Editor Overview webinar series. This week’s presentation will focus primarily on Block Patterns and how you can utilize them to save time and enhance your product with more complex and intricate layouts. Block Patterns are a pre-arranged set of Blocks saved as a template that you can quickly re-use with the […]
30
Aug
In a move that’s sending ripples through the subscription-based industry, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is re-releasing its proposal to update the “negative option” rule for subscriptions. As of August 2024, this development is causing quite a stir in the publishing world, particularly for newspaper publishers who rely heavily on subscription models. At Our Hometown Web Publishing, we’re committed to keeping our clients informed about regulatory changes that could impact […]