As part of our upcoming rebrand, we've made necessary changes to our template codebase. Read moreFlex Templates Software Release - Tues., Jan. 31st @ 2:00 PM CT
Recent Software & Template Releases
In this release we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users. If you experience any issues or have any questions, please contact customer support at (800) 293-9576 or TownNews.com/support. Read moreBLOX Tributes Software Release - Wed., Feb. 1st @ 9:00 AM CT
In this release we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users. Read moreBLOX Live e-Editions Software Release - Tues., Jan. 24th @ 10:00 AM CT
In this minor release for BLOX Core, we've updated the API for the Semantic Analysis tool to the latest version. Read moreBLOX Core Software Release - Tues., Jan. 24th @ 9:00 AM CT
In this release of Flex Templates, we're introducing a new sticky footer block that can greatly assist sites in alerting or promoting important updates to readers. We've also applied an important fix to an issue recently discovered with BLOX Email Reach tracking. Read moreFlex Templates Software Release - Tues., Jan. 24th @ 2:00 PM CT
In this release of BLOX Core, we've made several improvements to our webservices to assist partners in efficiently creating users and updating their content. We've also improved our archive sitemaps to include timestamps as well as resolved issues with federated authentication and default se… Read moreBLOX Core Software Release - Tues., Jan. 18th @ 9:00 AM CT
In this release, we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users. These improvements will support upcoming features for support of additional payment gateways for recurring subscriptions. Read moreTownNews Pay Software Release - Tues., Jan. 10th @ 10:00 AM CT
In this release we are making user interface changes that will improve the experience for users. This includes the ability to customize the columns on the Trending Dashboard and filter the view. Read moreData Insights Software Release - Tues., Jan 10th @ 9:00 AM CT
In this release of PageTracker for BLOX Total CMS, we are expanding the media options from Assignment's creation wizard, along with a few bug fixes. Read morePageTracker Software Release - Tues., Jan. 10th @ 9:00 AM CT
By choosing the new Grace Period on a Subscription Service, you can increase the number of times a charge is attempted on a declined credit card (when appropriate). Read moreBoost retention and increase payment retries with Grace Periods
In this release, we have added an exciting new set of features that will significantly boost retention for Subscription Service types. Read moreBLOX Subscription Software Release - Wed., Jan. 4th @ 9:00 AM CT
This is a minor bug fix release that addresses two issues relating to Real Estate feeds. These changes should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users. If you experience any issues or have any questions, please contact customer support at (800) 293-9576 or TownNews.com/support. Read moreBLOX Classifieds Software Release - Tues., Dec. 20th @ 9:00 AM CT
In this release of Flex Templates, we've added more configuration options for an Editorial asset's default layout and we've added UserStitch_ID to the Data Layer which enables TownNews to provide a service outside of IQ AdOps and YieldUp for a GAM PPID solution. Read moreFlex Templates Software Release - Tues., Dec. 13th @ 2:00 PM CT
In this release for Data Insights we are making an improvement and fixing a few bugs in relation to the Unique Users metric. Read moreData Insights Software Release - Mon., Dec. 12th @ 10:30 AM CT
In this release we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users. If you experience any issues or have any questions, please contact customer support at (800) 293-9576 or TownNews.com/support. Read moreBLOX Static Pages Software Release - Tues., Dec. 13th @ 9:00 AM CT
In this release we are making several improvements to the Data Insights Editorial dashboard including the ability to filter for local content. We will also be conducting a database update that fixes how pageviews on individual articles are counted, this will result in a significant increase … Read moreData Insights Software Release - Wed., Nov 30th @ 4:15 pm CST
In this release for Field59 VMS, we're added support for Symfony vendors to work with PHP8. Read moreField59 VMS Software Release - Tues., Nov. 29th @ 9:30 AM CT
In this release of Flex Templates, we've extended the text-to-speech feature to segmented BLOX Live e-Editions and added support for subscribers to view their payment history in their user dashboard. We've also made some minor appearance improvements to our default blocks and article templat… Read moreFlex Templates Software Release - Tues., Nov. 29th @ 2:00 PM CT
In this release we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users. If you experience any issues or have any questions, please contact customer support at (800) 293-9576 or TownNews.com/support. Read moreTownNews Pay Software Release - Tues., Nov. 15th @ 1:00 PM CT
In this release of BLOX Ad-Owl, we are fixing an urgent issue where ad orders that required approval were erroring out. Read moreBLOX Ad-Owl Software Release - Tues., Nov. 15th @ 9:00 AM CT
In this release of BLOX Core, we are introducing new "types of work" options and Workflow search criteria in Editorial. We've also made improvements to our User webservice and syndication. Read moreBLOX Core Software Release - Tues., Nov. 15th @ 10:00 AM CT
A new feature has been added that will allow for selling bundled subscriptions across multiple domains. This powerful new tool allows cross-domain access in Subscription. Read moreBLOX Subscription Software Release - Wed., Nov. 16th @ 9:00 AM CT
In this release of TownNews Access Control, we have added a feature that allows us to pass groups downstream, and fixed a cookie reset issue. Read moreTownNews Access Control Software Release - Tues., Nov. 15th @ 9:00 AM CT
In this release we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users. If you experience any issues or have any questions, please contact customer support at (800) 293-9576 or TownNews.com/support. Read moreTownNews Framework Software Release - Wed., Nov. 16th @ 9:00 AM CT
In this release for Field59 VMS, we're improving our MRSS feeds and fixing an issue with the continue watching feature. Read moreField59 VMS Software Release - Tues., Nov. 15th @ 9:30 AM CT
In this release we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users. If you experience any issues or have any questions, please contact customer support at (800) 293-9576 or TownNews.com/support. Read moreBLOX Now app Templates Software Release - Tues., Nov. 15th @ 2:00 PM CT
In this release of Flex Templates, we've made some improvements to the BLOX Live e-Editions 2022 update, applied enhancements to the Author bio pages, and introduced a new "fluid" size option for Google's native ads. Read moreFlex Templates Software Release - Tues., Nov. 1st @ 2:00 PM CT
In this release of Data Insights we are adding a Subscriptions dashboard where users can review their BLOX Subscription and Audience+ results. It includes some new data points our users have never seen before such as Meter Stop Rate and Paid Stop Conversion Rate. This release will also inclu… Read moreData Insights Software Release - Mon., Oct. 31st @ 10:30 AM CT
In this release of Flex Templates, we've added a new Secure Wallet feature within Blox Subscription that stores credit card tokens for easier renewal. Read moreFlex Templates Software Release - Tues., Oct. 18th @ 2:00 PM CT
In this major release of BLOX Subscription, we are adding support for a Secure Wallet (Beta) and support to measure stopped accounts. Read moreBLOX Subscription Software Release - Tues., Oct. 18th @ 2:00 AM CT
In this release we are fixing an issue related to importing videos to Field59. Read moreSyndication Software Release - Tues., Oct 18th @ 9:00 AM CT
In this minor release of PageTracker, we are adding the ability to assign unbudgeted assets to a specific section/page. Read morePageTracker Software Release - Tues., Oct. 18th @ 10:00 AM CT
In this release of Flex Templates, we've added TikTok as an available option for the Social Links block and applied some minor compliance improvements to default block presentations. Read moreFlex Templates Software Release - Tues., Oct. 11th @ 2:00 PM CT
This week we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users in the following software: Read moreAdditional Software Releases for the week of October 10th, 2022
Automatically have an Author listed on all assets by having your team set this default. Click the the "Logged In as" button in the upper right corner in BLOX CMS, hover over "Preferences", hover over "Default asset author" and select "Yes" under "Automatically set yourself as the author of a… Read moreSet the default author for analytics, SEO, and transparency
This week we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users in the following software. If you experience any issues or have any questions, please contact customer support at (800) 293-9576 or TownNews.com/support. Read moreBLOX Weather Software Release - Tues., Oct. 4th @ 10:00 AM CT
In this release of BLOX Core, we are introducing new video and image sitemaps, adding social media fields for authors, and further improving webservices. This release also includes an important update to geocoding services. Read moreBLOX Core Software Release - Tues., Oct. 4th @ 10:00 AM CT
In this release for Field59 VMS, we're adding support for managing MRSS feeds, adjusting permission levels for managing streams, and fixing some minor bugs. Read moreField59 VMS Software Release - Wed., Oct. 5th @ 10:00 AM CT
In this release we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users. If you experience any issues or have any questions, please contact customer support at (800) 293-9576 or TownNews.com/support. Read moreBLOX Email Reach Software Release - Tues., Sept. 27th @ 9:00 AM CT
In this release of Flex Templates, we're excited to introduce an all-new My Local block, major enhancements to BLOX Live e-Editions, and improvements to inline display for collections. Read moreFlex Templates Software Release - Tues., Sept. 27th @ 2:00 PM CT
In this release of Data Insights we are adding a button to the BLOX CMS navigation that will allow users to access the Upgraded Data Insights (launching on October 3rd, 2022 for active clients.) Read moreData Insights Software Release - Tues., Sept. 27th @ 9:00 AM CT
In this release of Data Insights we are implementing initial dashboards and fixes that will be available with the product for active Data Insights clients on October 3rd. Read moreData Insights Software Release - Fri., Sept. 23rd @ 10:30 AM CT
In this release of BLOX Subscription we are making fixes to Subscription revenue reporting for new transactions, bug fixes, and adding future support for upcoming features including automatic credit card updating and additional payment gateways for recurring subscriptions. Read moreBLOX Subscription Software Release - Wed., Sept. 21st @ 9:00 AM CT
In this release we are adding a powerful new setting to Audience+ that allows adjustments to your dynamic paywall's reset period, future support for user subscription journey tracking, and bug fixes. Read moreTownNews Access Control Software Release - Tues., Sept. 20th @ 10:00 AM CT
This week we are making infrastructure changes that should not be noticeable to admin or front-end users in the following software: Read moreAdditional Software Releases for the week of September 19th, 2022
In this Page Tracker release, 1.19.0, we are making improvements to the Assignment tool and addressing a pair of bugs. This is the first of several planned Page Tracker releases that will feature improvements to Assignments, along with future improvements to Page Tracker's budgeting tools. Read morePageTracker Software Release - Tues., Sept. 20th @ 9:00 AM CT
We've built in support with a webservice and created a section to page content type mapping feature. This new feature has been added to Page Tracker's Application Settings. Read morePageTracker Software Release - Tuesday, Sept. 20 @ 9 a.m. CT
In this major release of BLOX Core, we are adding a new tab in the asset editor to manage SEO metadata, adding functionality to override headlines and summaries as they appear in BLOX CMS, and making various improvements to our Syndication channel and webservices. Read moreBLOX Core Software Release - Wed., Sept. 14th @ 2:00 AM CT
In this release of Flex Templates, we are excited to introduce the Newsletter Preference Center block, we're updating the GA4 datalayer, and applying various improvements to the BLOX Live e-Editions update. Read moreFlex Templates Software Release - Tues., Sept. 13th @ 2:00 PM CT
With this release of FLEX Templates, BLOX Email Reach users will now have an additional option for acquiring newsletter subscribers and allowing recipients to manage their subscriptions. This new full-page Newsletter Preference Center block provides a streamlined, more inviting design that i… Read moreCreate a Newsletter Preference Center where users can sign up for newsletters
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