Detroit's Newspapers End Joint Operating Agreement, Spark New Competition
Originally Published 14 days ago — by The Detroit News
The nearly four-decade partnership between The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press ended, marking the end of the last major joint operating agreement in the U.S., which aimed to preserve two competing newspapers in Detroit. The split is driven by financial and operational challenges, with both papers now fully competing on all platforms, reflecting broader struggles in the newspaper industry amid digital transformation.