CherryRoad Media and Ogden Newspapers have announced a significant shared services partnership aimed at enhancing circulation and distribution through the LocalRoad platform. This collaboration will see Ogden transition its subscription and distribution operations for over 50 daily newspapers and associated weeklies to CherryRoad’s innovative system.
The announcement, made on November 19, 2025, in Parsippany, New Jersey, highlights both companies’ commitment to fostering community journalism. “We are thrilled to work with an industry leader like Ogden Newspapers,” said Jeremy Gulban, CEO of CherryRoad Media. He emphasized their mutual dedication to the sustainability of local journalism and the opportunity to leverage systems originally developed for CherryRoad’s own publishing needs.
LocalRoad is a cloud-based, full-service circulation and distribution platform tailored specifically for newspaper publishers. It aims to provide a user-friendly experience for local teams while being scalable for larger organizations. “Our industry is starved for modern solutions that meet today’s challenges,” Gulban remarked. He noted that publishers, regardless of size, require adaptable and easy-to-use systems, a gap that LocalRoad seeks to fill.
Partnership Goals and Development
In preparation for the full integration of the LocalRoad system, CherryRoad worked closely with Ogden leadership to evaluate operational needs and establish development priorities. “CherryRoad brought not just the right system, but the right approach,” stated Cameron Nutting Williams of Ogden Newspapers. He appreciated CherryRoad’s commitment to understanding Ogden’s operational realities and crafting an integration strategy that aligns with their timelines and standards.
The LocalRoad platform is not only a solution for Ogden Newspapers but also serves as a versatile option for smaller publishers. It has been successfully implemented across nearly 100 community newspapers owned or operated by CherryRoad Media. This platform provides a comprehensive solution for circulation and distribution, allowing publishers to streamline their operations and focus on delivering quality journalism.
Broader Offerings from CherryRoad Media
Beyond LocalRoad, CherryRoad Media offers a range of modern tools and shared services designed to bolster the effectiveness of local journalism. These services include advertising support, promotional contests, printing solutions, and operational assistance encompassing accounting, human resources, IT, and web hosting.
The mission of CherryRoad Media is encapsulated in their motto: “You report. We support.” This reflects their commitment to empowering local publishers and ensuring the longevity of community journalism.
For more information about LocalRoad or other services provided by CherryRoad Media, interested parties can contact Lee Bachlet, Senior Vice President of Growth & Innovation, at [email protected].
CherryRoad Media, with a portfolio of 97 community newspapers across the nation, remains focused on strengthening local journalism through innovative, digital-first solutions and sustainable business practices. Founded in 1890, Ogden Newspapers has grown significantly, now encompassing over 50 daily newspapers and various weeklies and magazines, spanning from New York to Hawaii. The partnership between these two organizations marks a promising step towards revitalizing local news operations in an evolving media landscape.
