As E&P’s Publisher of the Year, Elinor Ruth Tatum, publisher and editor-in-chief of the New York Amsterdam News, makes history for the 140-year-old magazine. She is the first Black woman to receive the honor. E&P Publisher Mike Blinder surprised Tatum with the Publisher of the Year award during a Zoom attended by more than 30 current and former staff members, freelance contributors, community leaders, friends and industry peers. Each chimed in to offer congratulations. more

Unsurprisingly, it has been challenging for legacy news organizations to transition from an older, lucrative business model that once served the community well to a sustainable business model that serves the community better. That challenge hasn’t deterred Reade Brower, a leader in local media in Maine, and Kathleen Fleury Capetta, publisher, from reimagining a news outlet for the communities of mid-coast Maine. more

Television reaches almost every U.S. household. And — it’s Americans’ first choice for entertainment and information. As ubiquitous as television is, there is more evidence that television broadly and local broadcast specifically may be in a similar position to legacy newspapers 10 or more years ago. more

With many media reports focused on the challenging business environment for the general news industry, one segment of that industry deserving more attention is college news organizations. Plunging readership, the fight for ad dollars, declining funding support and a preference for editorial independence are all contributing to a difficult time for college newspapers today and in the future. more

The nation of Haiti is more than its headlines, and to know Haiti is to know its people. The Haitian Times knows its people. Thrust into the spotlight by presidential and vice-presidential candidates Donald Trump and J.D. Vance over debunked claims about eating pets, Haitians living in America are under intense pressure. They’re leaning on The Haitian Times perhaps more than ever before. more

Press Forward’s long-awaited grants for closing local news gaps were released in mid-October. Tucked among the 205 grants of $100,000 each was a huge message for those of us in public media: We're doing it wrong. Harsh? Perhaps. But let’s weave together some threads. more

Imagine an opportunity to bring people together from across a diverse city — people from different cultures and communities with differing perspectives on challenges and solutions. This forum offers open dialogue, learning from subject-matter experts and a chance to network and implement solutions. That’s what Hiram Jackson built for the city of Detroit and surrounding counties — an event he branded “Pancakes & Politics.” more

With our 2024 “Creative Visionaries” class, we salute the news media industry’s creative and visual contributors. Whether designing a magazine cover, shooting photos for a breaking news story, creating a layout for a multi-page publication or developing interactive graphics, our creative colleagues bring storytelling to life — curating captivating images, informative graphics, copy and, increasingly, video and audio. more

In a surprise announcement at the New York Amsterdam News headquarters, Elinor R. Tatum, publisher and editor-in-chief of one of the nation’s oldest Black newspapers, was named Editor & Publisher’s (E&P) 2024 Publisher of the Year. Tatum, who has led the publication for three decades, was honored for her visionary leadership in transforming the newspaper through digital innovation, investigative journalism, and her unwavering commitment to racial justice. Surrounded by over 30 colleagues, friends, and team members, Tatum’s impact was celebrated, highlighting her pivotal role in shaping the future of Black journalism. more

This year, The Marshall Project celebrates its 10th anniversary. Founded by Neil Barsky, the nonprofit newsroom’s name honors the late Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. Its stirring reporting is focused on the criminal justice system and the people impacted by it. more

NPR’s Next Generation Radio project is both a unique professional development opportunity and a talent pipeline for audio journalism and the broader journalism field. It’s an intensive five-day boot camp for aspiring audio storytellers funded by NPR member stations. Not only is it free, but participants receive a stipend to help cover their costs for the week. more

As the 2024 election cycle heats up, a new buzzword is making waves in media circles: “sanewashing.” The term refers to how some media outlets sanitize Donald Trump’s often incoherent and erratic remarks, presenting them as more polished and conventional political discourse. Critics argue that by reshaping Trump’s rambling responses into digestible news bites, journalists unintentionally protect him from scrutiny, failing to fully expose the chaotic nature of his statements. This phenomenon, which has sparked widespread discussion, highlights the ongoing challenge of how the press covers politicians whose rhetoric increasingly defies the norms of political communication. more

As local media grapples with the challenges of digital transformation, there may be an overlooked opportunity that bridges the gap between traditional print and modern technology: digital news dailies. These innovative products merge the familiarity of print-style newspapers with the convenience of digital distribution, delivered as PDFs or e-editions designed for easy reading on tablets or simple printouts. By maintaining traditional ad rates and subscription models without the costs of physical printing and distribution, digital news dailies offer a sustainable solution for publishers seeking new revenue streams. more

Almost 10 years ago, the combination of Jayne Burns' community spirit and artistic eye caused her to notice the ugly, plain and abandoned news racks on the streets of Sebastopol. She didn’t just want to paint the racks but, as they became obsolete, give them a new life as free little libraries, working on the principle that you take a book and replace it with another. more

In the good old days, news products were bundled. Bundled products were how distributors could deliver most things to most people. If there’s one thing digital technology is good at, though, it’s destroying distribution monopolies ... and those distribution oligopolies on which our media businesses were built were blown to smithereens. But like any trend, de-bundling has probably gone too far. Maybe there’s a chance to rebuild some of the bundles of the past. more

Funding and creating journalism in the Bay area of California is challenging. But it’s not impossible. Lance Knobel and colleagues Tasneem Raja and Tracey Taylor started Berkeleyside.com in 2009. They filled a news desert with Oaklandside when the Oakland Tribune shut down. Now, they’re expanding into Richmond with Richmondside. more

The popularity of newsletters with readers and the revenue-generating opportunities for publishers have increased substantially since E&P’s February 2022 Revenue Round-Up article. A new study of monthly newsletter readers released in July from MAGNA Media Trials and Sherwood Media found 41% said it was their preferred news source — topping a list of 12 sources. The study also found that one-third of newsletter readers don't use news websites as their regular news source. more

Since its inception, the National Press Photographers Association has worked with photographers across traditional film-based and digital photography and video on topics such as freelancing and understanding First Amendment laws. Advocacy is the centerpiece for the NPPA. more

The University of Vermont doesn’t carry the reputation of the legacy journalism powerhouses, but it is making a journalism splash far beyond the confines of its campus and state borders. UVM's Center for Community News coordinates efforts nationwide to pair professional editors with college students to produce local news. So far, more than 130 college programs are participating. more

Documented is an independent nonprofit newsroom reporting on and for New York City’s immigrant communities. The team produces a website and its flagship newsletter, “Early Arrival,” published three times a week. Documented is led by Mazin Sidahmed and Max Siegelbaum, who met while reporting in the Middle East. more