I have good news for weekly newspapers looking for affordable, up-to-the-minute content for their websites or print editions.
For the first time, The Associated Press is offering a real-time news package for weeklies called AP News Choice.
The subscription service gives weekly papers real-time access to AP’s state staff reports including sports and statehouse coverage; top breaking national/international news including politics; or topic-based reports ranging from agriculture to energy, education to religion. The online content is licensed to be displayed not only on a paper’s main website, but also on its mobile sites and apps.
This service enables weeklies to keep their print and online editions fresh with news that enhances their already strong local franchises, tailored to the needs of their readers and advertisers. The state content includes all reports filed by AP’s correspondents in Austin, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, El Paso, Lubbock and the Rio Grande Valley. The first AP News Choice subscriber in Texas signed up primarily for access to AP’s award-winning coverage of border issues and the drug war
Rates for the print option are based on circulation; rates for the online option are based on web traffic.
We’re offering free 15-day trials of the service to any weeklies that are interested. All they have to do is email me at [email protected] or call 972-677-2270.