The Daily Tribune

What The Daily Tribune does

The Daily Tribune is a local newspaper serving Oakland County, Michigan, operating as a section within The Oakland Press digital property under the MediaNews Group (Digital First Media) portfolio. The publication delivers hyperlocal news coverage across categories including local news, crime and public safety, high school sports (MIPrepZone), business, health, Michigan news, national news, politics, obituaries, entertainment, and community events, with a geographic focus on communities such as Troy, Royal Oak, Bloomfield Hills, Ferndale, and Hazel Park in the greater Detroit metropolitan area. The headquarters is listed in the Clinton Township / Pontiac, Michigan area.

The platform is built on a WordPress CMS (Powered by WordPress.com VIP) and distributes content through five distinct channels: a web platform hosted at theoaklandpress.com, native iOS and Android applications, an E-Edition digital replica of the print product, and physical print distribution. Reader acquisition and engagement are supported by email newsletter sign-ups, social media presence, and SEO-driven organic discovery, with editorial coverage spanning local, regional, national, and world news.

Revenue is generated through four streams: recurring digital and print subscriptions, advertising (display ads, classifieds, marketplace listings, job postings), branded content distributed via the Brandpoint network, and transaction-based service fees for obituary submissions and photo reprints. The go-to-market motion is sales-led, employing traditional newspaper sales alongside subscription funnel management. The organization operates with 11-50 employees and is treated as a private entity within the MediaNews Group ownership structure; no standalone financial disclosures, funding events, or M&A activity are reported in the available data.

Name

The Daily Tribune

Legal name

The Daily Tribune

Website

https://dailytribune.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2026

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Daily Tribune is a local newspaper serving Oakland County, Michigan, distributing hyperlocal news across web, mobile, e-edition, and print via subscriptions, advertising, and branded content under the MediaNews Group (Digital First Media) portfolio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local News Publishing

NAICS

Newspaper Publishers (513110), Newspaper Publishers (51311)

SIC

Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Local news publishing
• Newspaper media
• Digital subscriptions
• Classified advertising
• Community journalism

Headquarters

HQ city

Clinton Township

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, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Subscriptions: Digital and print subscriptions for news content access including e-Editions and premium content
2. Advertising: Display advertising, classifieds, marketplace listings, and job postings generating advertising revenue
3. Branded Content: Paid partner content and sponsored content through Brandpoint
4. Service Fees: Obituary submissions, photo reprints, and other ancillary services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Daily Tribune is a local news publication serving Oakland County, Michigan as a section of The Oakland Press. It delivers hyperlocal news coverage across categories including local news, crime and public safety, business, health, sports, entertainment, obituaries, and community events via digital web platform, mobile applications, e-Edition, and physical print distribution.

Product overview

The Daily Tribune is a local news section of The Oakland Press, a regional newspaper serving Oakland County, Michigan. It provides news coverage across categories including local news, crime and public safety, business, health, Michigan news, national news, sports, entertainment, and obituaries. The offering is a single unified news publishing platform organized as a section within The Oakland Press digital property, with no separate product modules or branded sub-products identified.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Digital Subscription Recurring subscription granting individual readers access to digital news content, premium articles, and website features on The Oakland Press / Daily Tribune platform.
• Print Subscription Subscription for the physical Daily Tribune / Oakland Press newspaper delivered to subscribers in Oakland County, Michigan.
• E-Edition Digital replica of the print newspaper edition accessible to subscribers via the web platform.
• Mobile Apps (iOS and Android) Native iOS and Android mobile applications providing subscribers access to Daily Tribune / Oakland Press news content on smartphones and tablets.
• Branded Content / Sponsored Content Paid sponsored and partner content placements for advertisers, including Brandpoint-sponsored articles, on the Daily Tribune platform.
• Classifieds and Marketplace Listings Online marketplace section offering classified ads, job postings, business directory listings, and special sections for advertisers and local businesses.
• Obituary Submissions and Photo Reprints Fee-based submission services for obituaries and reprints of news photographs, offered to families and community members.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Presidential Communications Office (PCO) of the PhilippinesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2026The PCO signed an MOU with major Philippine newspaper publishers including The Manila Times, Manila Bulletin, and Philippine Daily Inquirer to combat disinformation through 'Oplan Kontra Fake News'. The collaboration aims to improve verified information dissemination, media literacy, and rapid response during crises while upholding press freedom. Note: This appears to reference Philippine newspapers rather than The Daily Tribune (Michigan).

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• The Detroit News: Primary Detroit daily newspaper competing head-to-head with the Free Press and other local outlets; covers Michigan and Oakland County news, sports, and classified advertising relevant to The Daily Tribune's audience.
• MLive: Michigan-wide digital news platform (Advance Local) covering local news, high school sports, and classifieds across the state including Oakland County; competes for the same digital subscribers and local ad dollars as The Daily Tribune.
• The Oakland Press: The parent publication under which The Daily Tribune operates; serves the same Oakland County, Michigan market with the same content categories and distribution channels, sharing staff and infrastructure under MediaNews Group.
• Detroit Free Press: Major regional daily newspaper covering the broader Detroit metropolitan area, including Oakland County; overlaps directly with The Daily Tribune's local news, sports, and advertising coverage and competes for the same reader base.
• Ann Arbor News / MLive Ann Arbor: Sister local paper within the Advance Local/MLive network covering a Michigan suburban market with similar hyperlocal coverage of news, sports, and community events — directly comparable in format, scale, and business model.
• Hometownlife (Observer & Eccentric): Gannett-owned group of suburban Detroit community newspapers covering adjacent Oakland and Wayne County communities; shares the same hyperlocal-subscriber, display-ad, and high-school-sports model as The Daily Tribune.

Regional players

• Crain's Detroit Business: Detroit-metro business-focused news outlet that overlaps with The Daily Tribune's local business and government coverage and competes for the same regional advertising and subscriber base, though narrower in scope.

Emerging players

• Patch.com: National hyperlocal digital news network with local Oakland County editions; competes directly in the same hyperlocal content niche, with a digital-only model and community-submitted content that pressures traditional local papers.
• Bridge Michigan: Michigan-focused digital nonprofit news outlet covering state and local policy; competes for the same digitally engaged Michigan readers and could draw donor/subscription dollars that might otherwise go to The Daily Tribune.
• Deadline Detroit: Digital-only local news site covering Detroit and Oakland County with an opinion/aggregator bent; competes for the same local news readership and digital ad spend in a more agile, lower-cost format.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dailytrib
• Facebookfacebook.com/RODailyTribune

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

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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