What The Daily News does

The Daily News is a local newspaper serving Longview, Washington, and the surrounding Cowlitz County and Lower Columbia region, including Kelso, Rainier, Castle Rock, and Toutle. The publication covers local news, crime and courts, government and politics, sports, weather, obituaries, lifestyle, and entertainment content. It operates across print and digital formats with a website at tdn.com, an e-edition digital replica, dedicated mobile applications for iOS and Android, email newsletters, and breaking news alerts. The publication positions itself as the primary local news source for its geographic market with no direct competitor identified within Cowlitz County.

The Daily News is owned and operated by Lee Enterprises (NYSE: LEE), a publicly traded diversified media conglomerate, and its digital infrastructure is powered by BLOX Content Management System from bloxdigital.com. Supplementing core news coverage, the company offers Puzzmo (an interactive puzzles and games platform), Brand Ave. Studios (a branded content and advertising studio), and The Ethical Life podcast hosted by Richard Kyte and Scott Rada. Content distribution leverages partnerships with Video Elephant (video content integration) and CNN (national and international news video). The publication maintains social media presence across Facebook, Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, and Instagram.

The revenue model combines recurring subscriptions across digital, print, and e-edition tiers; advertising (display, classified, job postings, automotive marketplace, public notices); and branded-content services via Brand Ave. Studios. The reader base is a geographically concentrated consumer segment, while advertising revenue is sourced from local SMBs and regional businesses. Pricing is not publicly disclosed but is structured around an 'All Access' subscription tier. Distribution channels include self-serve website access, digital subscriptions, print home delivery, and mobile applications. Within Lee Enterprises' broader portfolio, The Daily News functions as a single-property local news asset, with corporate-level functions (subscriber billing via subscriberservices.lee.net, CMS, national ad sales) handled centrally at the parent.

Name

The Daily News

Legal name

The Daily News

Website

https://tdn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Daily News is a local newspaper serving Longview, Washington, and Cowlitz County, delivering print and digital coverage of news, sports, weather, and lifestyle. Operated by Lee Enterprises, it generates revenue through subscriptions and advertising across web, mobile, and print distribution channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Newspaper Publishing

NAICS

Newspaper Publishers (513110)

SIC

Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711)

akta.pro primary industry

Local & Regional Newspapers (Print & Digital) (MPAJADAB)

Keywords

• Local newspaper
• News publishing
• Digital subscriptions
• Print media
• Community news

Headquarters

HQ city

Longview

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Digital Subscriptions: Subscription-based access to online content including articles, photos, videos, games and puzzles with tiered access levels
2. Print Edition Subscriptions: Physical newspaper delivery subscriptions and print editions
3. Advertising: Display advertising, classified ads, job postings, automotive marketplace, public notices, and brand content partnerships
4. E-edition Subscriptions: Digital replica of the printed newspaper available online

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Daily News is a local newspaper that publishes print and digital news content covering local news, crime and courts, government and politics, sports, weather, obituaries, lifestyle, and entertainment for residents of Longview, Kelso, and the surrounding Cowlitz County, Washington and Columbia County, Oregon areas. It sells access to this content through digital subscriptions, print home delivery, an e-edition digital replica, mobile apps, and email newsletters. It also sells advertising (display, classified, job postings, public notices, and branded content via Brand Ave. Studios) to local and regional businesses.

Product overview

The Daily News is a local newspaper operated by Lee Enterprises, offering both print and digital content serving the Longview, Washington area. The core product is the physical and digital newspaper, supplemented by the E-edition for digital readers who want the complete print replica experience. Additional offerings include Puzzmo (puzzles and games), mobile apps, email newsletters, The Ethical Life podcast, and Brand Ave. Studios for branded/advertising content. The publication covers local news, crime, politics, sports, entertainment, obituaries, and lifestyle content across Cowlitz County and the broader Pacific Northwest region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• E-edition Daily-updated digital replica of the printed newspaper that lets readers view the complete print edition — all pages, articles, and advertisements in their original layout — online.
• Daily News Print + Digital Subscription Subscription-based access to The Daily News content across print home delivery, the tdn.com website, the e-edition, and mobile apps, marketed as an 'All Access' tiered membership.
• Mobile Apps Native iOS and Android applications that deliver The Daily News content with push notifications, breaking news alerts, and a customized reading experience for mobile users.
• Newsletter Subscriptions Email newsletter products delivering breaking news, daily recaps, and topic-specific updates from The Daily News directly to subscribers' inboxes.
• Brand Ave. Studios Branded content and advertising studio service that creates sponsored articles, native advertising, and custom content for businesses wanting to reach The Daily News audience.
• The Ethical Life Podcast Audio podcast series hosted by Richard Kyte and Scott Rada that explores ethical dilemmas, workplace topics, and societal issues through conversational discussions, distributed via The Daily News platform.
• Classified Advertising (Jobs, Autos, Marketplace, Public Notices) Classified advertising offerings that let businesses and individuals place job postings, automotive listings, general marketplace items, and public notices on The Daily News platform and its public-notices partner (column.us).

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lee EnterprisescoreOthersLee Enterprises is the parent company of The Daily News, providing corporate ownership and operational infrastructure including subscription services through subscriberservices.lee.net
• BLOX Digital (bloxdigital.com)coreTechnology or IntegrationBLOX Content Management System from bloxdigital.com powers the newspaper's website, content management, and digital publishing infrastructure
• CNNminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCNN provides video content partnerships for national and international news coverage featured on The Daily News platform

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Columbian: Regional daily newspaper serving Vancouver, WA and Clark County, also operated by Lee Enterprises. Most directly comparable peer: same ownership, same regional Washington footprint, same product mix (print + digital subscriptions + local advertising).
• The Olympian: Daily newspaper serving Olympia, WA and the surrounding South Sound region, owned by Lee Enterprises. Closely comparable mid-size Washington local paper under the same parent, with identical CMS, subscription, and advertising infrastructure.
• The Spokesman-Review: Regional daily newspaper serving Spokane and the Inland Northwest. Comparable in scale and product mix to The Daily News, covering local news, sports, opinion, and lifestyle with both print and digital subscriptions.

Broad incumbents

• The Seattle Times: Largest regional newspaper in Washington state, serving the Seattle metropolitan area. Overlapping editorial scope (local news, politics, sports, business) and similar subscription-based business model, but operates at materially larger scale and in a major metro market.
• Gannett: Largest U.S. newspaper chain (USA Today, hundreds of local titles including the Statesman Journal). Competes with Lee Enterprises for digital subscriptions and local advertising dollars; a direct comparison for the multi-title local newspaper operating model.
• Tribune Publishing: Diversified newspaper group operating regional dailies and weeklies across the U.S. Operates the same portfolio-local-newspaper model as Lee Enterprises, competing in digital subscriptions, branded content, and print-to-digital transition strategies.
• McClatchy: Mid-size U.S. newspaper chain operating regional dailies (Sacramento Bee, Miami Herald, etc.). Comparable mid-market regional newspaper operator with similar subscription, advertising, and digital transformation profile.

Regional players

• The Oregonian: Major regional daily serving Portland and statewide Oregon. Operates in an adjacent geography with overlapping Lower Columbia readership, comparable print-to-digital transition and subscription product mix.

Others

• Lee Enterprises: NYSE-listed parent company of The Daily News and ~75 other local newspapers across the U.S. Directly relevant as the parent; defines The Daily News' technology, subscription infrastructure, and corporate strategy.

Emerging players

• Patch: Digital-first hyperlocal news network covering thousands of U.S. communities. Represents the emerging digital-native model competing for local audiences and small-business advertising, including in the Pacific Northwest.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/the_daily_news
• YouTubetdn.com/youtube
• Facebooktdn.com/facebook
• Instagramtdn.com/instagram
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/todays-dental-network

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Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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