New partnership features expanded capabilities now available to all publishers.
February 7, 2025 – Legacy.com and iPublish Media are thrilled to announce they are now powering classified advertising call center services for all McClatchy Media Company properties. Sales, support, and advertising desk services for McClatchy’s public notices, obituaries and general classifieds will be managed by a team of 40 Legacy service agents. The unique partnership leverages expertise from McClatchy’s call center team.
“Legacy and iPublish are already providing outstanding management of our obituaries and public notices; this change allows us to focus on strategic initiatives to expand our footprint in the digital space,” says Jane Howard, senior vice president of advertising at McClatchy. “Partnering with Legacy and iPublish to power all these categories lets us control our brand and offer our communities the highest quality experience available.”
Launched in 2023, iPublish and Legacy’s managed newspaper services combine branded self-serve intake, platform hosting, support desks, content screening, call centers, and order fulfillment across all inbound advertising categories. By integrating their classified operations with Legacy and iPublish, publishers can enhance service capabilities and drive revenue.
“Every newspaper deserves a trustworthy partner that will lift their brand and serve their communities,” says Andy Zimmon, iPublish founder and CEO. “When you need a complex problem solved by industry leaders, whatever it is, we’re ready.”
To learn more about how Legacy and iPublish Media can help with any of your service needs, please contact sales@legacy.com.
About McClatchy Media Company
McClatchy Media Company is shaping the future of media by bringing together trusted journalism, engaging lifestyle and entertainment content, trend analysis, and innovative distribution solutions. We’re proud to reach an audience of over 100 million each month. By combining our strengths in news, entertainment, retail, and insights, we connect people and communities through stories, ideas, and services that inspire and inform. Our mission is to deliver high-quality content and meaningful connections while evolving to meet the needs of today’s world. From local news and investigative reporting to entertainment coverage and cutting-edge digital solutions, we’re building a sustainable, future-focused media company. At McClatchy Media Company, we’re driven by collaboration, trust, and innovation, creating opportunities for our audiences, partners, and employees to thrive.
About Legacy.com and iPublish Media Solutions
Legacy’s media technology brands — iPublish Media Solutions, Memoriams, and Legacy.com — drive millions in self-service advertising and digital revenue for local news companies while building audience engagement. Our obituary content systems and order intake platforms are trusted by eight out of every 10 publishers to serve thousands of daily clients and reach millions of consumers every month. Visit sales.legacy.com to learn about new revenue-generating opportunities in your community.
