Today (April 29) is Donald Trump’s 100th day in office. That leaves 1,362 days to go. Which prompts the question: What will the press in this country look like on Jan. 20, 2029, when Trump’s second term comes to an end?

When most publishers face deadline pressure, they don’t also have to worry about snow machines or satellite links. But in Wasilla, Alaska, J. David McChesney is redefining local journalism with a mobile newsroom, tank treads and all. He’s not just publishing the Frontiersman — he’s literally chasing stories across a news desert the size of West Virginia. This is a story about what happens when one man turns the last frontier into a proving ground for modern community journalism.

Journalists face growing challenges in covering complex issues such as climate change, public health, economic policy and misinformation. SciLine — an American Association for the Advancement of Science project — has launched a free “Evidence-Based Reporting Toolkit” to support newsrooms in this evolving landscape. This resource connects reporters with subject-matter experts and provides essential tools for interpreting scientific studies and data across various beats.

Brady Teufel, the department chair and professor in the journalism program at California Polytechnic State University, says he is really proud that they have their eye on the future. The department just introduced a new concentration in media innovation and he says it is “one of the only schools in the nation leaning into media innovation as a field of study for journalism and PR students.” The expectation, he says, is that “we will be able to graduate students prepared for jobs that don't exist yet.”

Nueva Network launches Nueva.News, a new digital news platform designed to deliver culturally resonant and timely news to the growing U.S. Latino population.

Day 2 of China Targets, a new investigation by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists and 42 global media partners, exposes how the Chinese government is reshaping international institutions and co-opting local and international law enforcement — including Interpol — to export repression. 

President Trump, in an early morning Truth Social post Monday, slammed "FAKE POLLS FROM FAKE NEWS ORGANIZATIONS" that he said should be "investigated for ELECTION FRAUD."

Tomorrow’s Publisher is home to a host of AI-assisted, and human-edited, news stories about the latest in news innovation. A handful of human-bylined opinion pieces about the media industry and the rise of AI are interspersed throughout.

Starting in late 2021, Forum Communications migrated its portfolio to Brightspot’s multi-site CMS. This move empowered newsroom teams and streamlined publishing operations, giving journalists flexibility and the ability to be nimble in publishing and managing content.

Is outsourcing your newspaper design a smart move — or a risky gamble? In this candid conversation, five publishers from across the country share how they made the leap, what they learned, and how it’s impacted their operations, costs, and content quality. From jazz to community news, weeklies to glossies, these media leaders open up about the pros, cons, and what they’d do differently. If you’re weighing whether to redesign your workflow, this is the hour that could save you months of guesswork.

Five years ago, Column set out to revolutionize the cumbersome process of publishing public and legal notices, and today, their self-serve platform is delivering results. With intuitive features like flexible document uploads, instant proofs, and real-time price transparency, Column has simplified workflows for over 850 publications and 4,500 organizations, helping law firms, government agencies, and businesses save time and reduce frustration. By offering free training and innovative tools, Column has boosted newspaper staff efficiency by 270% and allowed legal reps to handle up to 67 daily notices, earning praise for transforming an outdated industry standard.

The Defender Network has transformed its newsroom efficiency and audience engagement with Nota, an AI-powered tool tailored for modern journalism. Clyde Jiles, Strategic Alliance Manager at the Defender Network, shared how Nota helped cut content production time from 90 minutes to just 15, allowing their small team to focus on impactful storytelling. With features like tone customization and SEO optimization, Nota enabled the Defender to boost digital engagement and reach more readers without compromising journalistic quality. Jiles called the tool a game-changer, emphasizing its role in streamlining operations while amplifying their community’s voice.