The leaders of several US-funded international networks have instructed their organizations to continue broadcasting, ignoring a Trump administration order, because they believe last weekend’s terminations were unlawful, according to a person involved in the matter.

The Michigan Chronicle blends journalism, events and marketing to build deep connections with the Black community. Through initiatives like Women of Excellence, Publisher Hiram Jackson fosters lasting engagement, while strategic storytelling highlights success and empowerment. This innovative approach strengthens trust, expands reach and redefines journalism’s role in community impact.

Journalists and philanthropists have joined forces to infuse more storytelling and accountability resources into Tulsa, Oklahoma. After talking to hundreds of people in the community to identify journalism gaps in the Tulsa and Tulsa County area, forming a board and formulating a strategy to fill those gaps, a nonprofit was formed. 

As creator and influencer journalism reshapes news, traditional media is learning from social-first journalists who connect deeply with audiences. Platforms like YouTube, TikTok and Substack are now key news sources, driving trust shifts and engagement strategies.

NOAA, which provides data for morning forecasts and hurricane models, has laid off more than 800 employees and plans to cut 1,000 more.

The app is making a case for its value — and survival. But who’s the audience?

The magazine received concerns about the writer’s conduct at its centennial celebration at a star-studded party in Manhattan.

The Arizona Local News Foundation has announced that 15 local newsrooms will receive an unprecedented level of multi-year funding to expand journalism about education solutions in Arizona.

CTech, a leading digital news outlet, has taken a significant step into AI-driven journalism by incorporating Caledo’s technology. Editor in Chief Elihay Vidal has become the face — or rather, the AI-host — of this transformation, seamlessly presenting CTech’s news content in engaging, TV-style and social-style video newscasts, along with journalist Ariella Karmel’s AI-host.

During a recent E&BrandeaP-sponsored webinar, media leaders explored how AI-powered solutions—like those developed by NOTA—are transforming content strategy and newsroom workflows. The conversation featured Josh Brandau (Founder & CEO of NOTA), Evan Young (COO of NOTA), and Secret Wherrett (Publisher of El Paso Inc.), who shared their experiences with AI in their respective news organizations.

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