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A journalist secretly under fire: The hidden investigation of Maya Lau by the LA Sheriff’s Department

Maya Lau, a former investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times, recently found herself at the center of a shocking revelation. For over three years, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department conducted a secret investigation against her, accusing her of receiving stolen property related to her reporting on a leaked list of problematic deputies. In a conversation on the podcast, Lau shared her experiences, reflections, and the chilling implications of law enforcement’s actions with E&P Publisher Mike Blinder.

Copy editors know best: A journalist’s guide to avoiding common language missteps

You can always learn something from a copy editor. In this column, E&P columnist Rob Tornoe seeks knowledge from Bob Yearick, columnist and author of “The War on Words,” and some copy editors about the low-hanging fruit of the English language, which writers often trip over in the mad dash to meet a deadline.

From print to podcasts: The Pilot’s bold transformation in local journalism

In the current news industry environment, legacy newspapers face two future scenarios. First, they continue to operate with their decades-old business models and experience declining revenue and fewer print days, eventually closing and creating news deserts. Second, they are acquired by new owners with a 21st-century entrepreneurial spirit to build a stronger bond with their communities. The citizens of Pinehurst, Southern Pines and surrounding communities in North Carolina are pleased. The Pilot is following the second path.

Driving revenue growth with the S.C.O.R.E. framework

News media can be a fast-paced environment, and it’s easy to become overwhelmed, especially when resources are limited and difficult decisions about budget cuts or reallocations must be made. This constant drive to stay ahead often leads to innovation fatigue. To address this challenge, E&P columnist Richard E. Brown developed the S.C.O.R.E. framework — a tool designed to evaluate and communicate strategies and guide the entire innovation process.

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Tuning into Fox News following Tuesday’s presidential debate, it was hard to describe the mood. Somber comes to mind—a little like you might find at a funeral, perhaps for a beloved cat …

On Monday, Sept. 9, the Empire State Local News Coalition and Columbia Journalism School, hosted “AI and Local News: Challenges and Opportunities for Journalism in New York,” a panel convening experts in journalism, technology and government to explore how AI is reshaping local news and the opportunities it presents for cross-sector collaboration.
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The last presidential debate changed the entire election. No one is expected to drop out after this one, but it could decide the next president.
For more than 30 years, Anne Adams and her weekly newspaper have been a herald to the residents of Highland, Bath, and, now, Alleghany counties.

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Ken Doctor's Lookout Local expands to Oregon, bringing back Jed Williams, promoting Ashley Harmon and hiring NYT digital pioneer Kirsten Carroll.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning digital news outlet Lookout Local, founded by Ken Doctor, is expanding its innovative approach to local journalism beyond Santa Cruz, California, with plans to launch Lookout Eugene-Springfield in early 2025. This move marks the beginning of a broader national expansion strategy, aimed at revitalizing local news in communities across the United States. Hear insights from founder and CEO Ken Doctor, plus newly appointed COO/CRO Jed Williams and chief of staff, Ashley Harmon,

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For so many local news outlets around the country, the cost of maintaining real estate — especially older, often historic buildings — has become untenable. However, this is a story about the antidote and how two local news publishers, in particular, are reinvesting in real estate. They're taking their brick-and-mortar assets and putting them to work as revenue generators and communal centers.
A surprising last-minute deal between Google and California lawmakers has left the local news industry grappling with mixed emotions and crucial lessons learned. While some view the $250 million agreement as a positive step toward funding journalism, others criticize it for falling short of what was needed and creating divisions among news leaders. The agreement, which bypassed two proposed bills aimed at compelling tech giants to pay local newsrooms for content, highlights the importance of unity and strategy in advocating for fair compensation in an era dominated by digital platforms.​
We are seeking your assistance in recognizing a leader with business acumen, technical savvy and a deep understanding of what needs to be done to stay successful — along with the fortitude and tenacity to implement change. “Publisher of the Year” recognition is open to all news media publishers worldwide.

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The Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications has announced the creation of the Medill Illinois News Bureau, which will provide local news outlets with coverage of the state legislature and government agencies.
The Investigative Reporting Lab has set up multiple successful mobile newsrooms across North Macedonia in areas that had become news deserts, with little or no quality local media, and has been inundated with requests from residents asking their team to come and investigate crime and corruption in their area.
The RTDNA/Newhouse School at Syracuse University Survey found that TV news directors did not age in 2023. For the second year in a row, that has happened — although it did not feel that way.
News Corp has confirmed that a stockholder has submitted a non-binding proposal for presentation at News Corp’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to request that the board of directors adopt a recapitalization plan that would eliminate News Corp’s dual-class capital structure.

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iPublish Media Solutions, the leading provider of e-commerce advertising software, and CNPA Services Inc. are pleased to announce a strategic partnership to host a new and enhanced aggregated public notice website capublicnotice.com, a single depository for the state’s published legal notices.

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Hyperlocal news publisher and creator of Broadstreet Kenny Katzgrau teamed up with Montclair Local's Annette Batson to deliver a highly polished and tactical webinar on achieving same-day closes with digital advertisers.

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