SouthComm acquires Cincinnati weekly

SouthComm Inc., the parent of Nashville Post, announced Monday it has acquired CityBeat, an alternative weekly in Cincinnati, from Lightborne Publishing Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The award-winning CityBeat launched in November of 1994 and beco…

Mobile Apps, Social Sites Are Key Search Tools For Local Business

Tablets and smartphones continue to influence local search and consumer buying habits, but social networks, mobile apps and daily deals have become the go-to source for finding information about nearby businesses, according to a new survey. Some 49% of mobile and tab…