tech news ᳇ eicker.newsApr 8
#DavidHoffmann is investing in #localnewspapers, aiming to save them by focusing on #profitability and #hyperlocal. He owns 42 titles and a controlling stake in #LeeEnterprises, implementing strategies like consolidating payroll, sharing services, and pivoting to paywalls. https://www.forbes.com/sites/luisakroll/2026/04/05/this-billionaire-david-hoffmann-wants-to-save-americas-newspapers-he-thinks-hes-found-a-way/?eicker.news #tech #media #news
How This Billionaire Plans To Save The Nation's Local Newspapers

In just four years, David Hoffmann has gained control of 131 publications including the Aspen Daily News and the St. Louis Post- Dispatch. Now he shares his plans.

Forbes
RF WaveMar 1, 2025

#Qilin #ransomware group has claimed responsibility for attack at #LeeEnterprises

The attack took place on Feb 3, 2025, and disrupted operations. The attackers has added Lee Enterprises to their victim site, and a sample of the stolen data, which includes government IDs, NDAs, financial info, and contracts. The attackers claim they have stolen approximately 350 GB of files, and threatening to release it all on Mar 5.

#cybersecurity

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-ransomware-claims-attack-at-lee-enterprises-leaks-stolen-data/

Qilin ransomware claims attack at Lee Enterprises, leaks stolen data

The Qilin ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for the attack at Lee Enterprises that disrupted operations on February 3, leaking samples of data they claim was stolen from the company.

BleepingComputer
Obbie KingFeb 26, 2025

I will NOT click on headlines like this. This is the very definition of click-bait: "If you want to know whether this story affects you, you have to click on it first."

A proper headline would put the name of the affected city/state/county/etc as the FIRST WORD of the headline.

Never mind that the same headline appears in all #LeeEnterprises papers (at least all I've checked so far, including #LaCrosseTribune, #WisStateJournal, and #ChippewaHerald

This is NOT a sign of a reliable newspaper.

tech news ᳇ eicker.newsFeb 19, 2025
»As #US #newspaper #outages drag on, #LeeEnterprises blames #cyberattack for encrypting critical systems.« https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/18/as-us-newspaper-outages-drag-on-lee-enterprises-blames-cyberattack-for-encrypting-critical-systems/?eicker.news #tech #media
As US newspaper outages drag on, Lee Enterprises blames cyberattack for encrypting critical systems  | TechCrunch

Lee said it was analyzing whether sensitive or personal data was stolen in the cyberattack.

TechCrunch
ShawnDec 11, 2024

I pay $1/month for the Buffalo News. They’re raising it to $14.99. I know running a newsroom is expensive, but when Lee Enterprises (the owners) laid off staff and moved the printing operation to Ohio, I’m not going to continue my subscription

#BN #buffalo #localnews #leeenterprises

Dry as toastMay 31, 2024
Here’s how Lee Enterprises and the Quad City Times underplayed their coverage of the NY v. Trump trial. This is from yesterday. It could be any trial in any court. Not how one covers a completely unprecedented felonious scandal involving a former President. #mediafail #trumptrial #journalism #leeenterprises #quadcitytimes #underplayedandunderreported
YooksApr 16, 2024
Intrusive ads should not be part of a news website, especially when one has paid for a subscription. Shame on you, #wisconsinstatejournal and #leeenterprises.
Justin (koavf)🌻🍉🇪🇭🌿Mar 7, 2024

A review of several large cartoon syndicates in North America reveals that just under 2% of comic strips are made by women: https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2024/02/24/the-real-gannett-conspiracy-chauvinism/

#dailycartoonist #dddegg #misogyny #comics #comicstrips #gannett #chauvinism #patriarchy #mcclatchy #leeenterprises #postmedia #postmediagroup #wickcommunications #us #usa #unitedstates #unitedstatesofamerica #canada

The Real Gannett Conspiracy = Chauvinism – The Daily Cartoonist

Heartland NewsfeedNov 3, 2023
Paxton Media acquires The Southern Illinoisan newspaper
LOUISVILLE, Ky./CARBONDALE -- Paxton Media Group (PMG), a family-owned media company currently managed by fifth generation family members, has agreed to purchase The Southern Illinoisan newspaper on Monday. Lee Enterprises ha
https://www.heartlandnewsfeed.com/2023/10/30/paxton-media-acquires-the-southern-illinoisan-newspaper/
#SouthernIllinoisRegion #BusinessNews #IllinoisNews #LeeEnterprises #PaxtonMediaGroup #TheSouthernIllinoisan
Paxton Media acquires The Southern Illinoisan newspaper - Heartland Newsfeed

Paxton Media Group (PMG), a family-owned media company currently managed by fifth generation family members, has agreed to purchase The Southern Illinoisan newspaper on Monday.

Heartland Newsfeed
Obbie KingJan 5, 2023

Another Big Failure by Wisconsin newspapers.

A creamery in Portage had a huge fire, and a river of butter threatened to clog the Portage Canal.

Not a word in the #LaCrosseTribune, the #WisconsinStateJournal, or any of the other #LeeEnterprises papers. Why was The #Guardian the first outlet to tell us about this? #RiverOfButter #Wisconsin
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jan/05/butter-wisconsin-dairy-plant-canal-melted

River of melted butter blocks Wisconsin waterway after fire at dairy plant

Firefighters describe struggling through butter ‘three inches thick’ on steps as they battled blaze at factory

The Guardian