Berkshire Eagle Media (BEM) publishes The Berkshire Eagle along with the weekly Shopper’s Guide. BEM also produces digital editions for each of its publications, and it operates a commercial printing business from its Pittsfield, Massachusetts base. In 2023, BEM began producing its newest publication, The B Magazine. The Berkshire Eagle was owned and operated by the Miller family from 1892 until they sold the company to MediaNews Group, Inc. in 1995.

During the 1960’s the family purchased neighboring publications thereby assembling New England Newspapers, Inc. (NENI). The Berkshire Eagle, and to a lesser extent its sister newspapers, were renowned in their field of community publications; in 1973, The Eagle won a Pulitzer Prize for its editorials. Media critic Ben Bagdikian was quoted saying that there were only 3 great newspapers in the world: Le Monde, The New York Times and The Berkshire Eagle.

In May 2016, NENI was purchased by a group of 4 local investors committed to making it the finest group of community newspapers in America. The business plan is simple: increase the content’s quality to increase its readership and ensure the company’s future. Additionally, we are innovating to create new lines of business to help us engage, drive results for advertisers, and serve communities in our public service mission.

In February 2026, New England Newspapers, Inc. was rebranded as Berkshire Eagle Media.