In May 2017, it was reported that Iconic Newspapers may bid to acquire some Landmark Media Investments regional titles.
In September 2017, it was reported that Iconic Newspapers managing director, Joe Flaherty, had been selected to run for Fianna Fáil in Longford-Westmeath.
[10] In November 2018, Fine Gael Senator Paudie Coffey sued Iconic Newspapers over an article written in the Kilkenny People.
[12] In March 2019, Iconic Newspapers settled a defamation action from an ex-minister over an article in the Tipperary Star.
[16] In August 2019, Fine Gael Senator Paudie Coffey settled his High Court action with Iconic Newspapers.
[24] In December 2020, it was announced that Iconic Newspapers' owners Mediaforce was subscribing £6 million in loan notes towards the sale of JPI Media Publishing Limited to National World plc.
[26] In October 2021, it was announced that David Fordham had taken up a directorship role with National World, plc, at the request of Mediaforce, which is the owner of Iconic Newspapers.
[28] In December 2024, it was reported that Iconic Media Group are leading the race to acquire the Connacht Tribune.