The legendary investor, 94, opens up about his decision to hand the top job to Greg Abel; “How do you know the day that you become old?”

How do you save local journalism? How do you take a legacy newspaper and ensure it continues for the next 140 years? These are questions that Rob Curley — executive editor at The Spokesman-Review in Spokane, Washington — has been pondering for more than a decade. Curley may have found the answer with the help of some news industry veterans, a local entrepreneur with a passion for nonprofits, and the counsel of one of the largest business consultancies in the nation.

The Associated Press is expanding its support for local newsrooms to produce in-depth reporting. In March, the nonprofit cooperative launched the Local Investigative Reporting Program, providing member newsrooms with resources to strengthen accountability journalism through data analysis and advanced reporting techniques. 

By placing public-interest stories behind paywalls, news organizations have built a kind of “border wall.” This restricts access to reliable information, pushing those without access toward “pink slime” news sites filled with disinformation. However, dismantling this border wall doesn’t mean sacrificing subscription revenue.

The Maine Community Foundation has announced the launch of a new initiative to strengthen Maine communities by ensuring strong, local news coverage in all parts of the state. MaineCF applied and has been selected by the nonpartisan philanthropic initiative Press Forward to become one of 36 independent chapters nationwide.

The service is part of a major push to find paying customers for the network’s journalism.

The Associated Press is introducing a new program to convene its members and customers for engaging conversations about the future of news.  

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) has received its overdue congressionally appropriated funds for the month of April. During the six-week delay, RFE/RL was forced to reduce vital programming and staff, depriving audiences in closed societies of news and information about the world. 

Building on the success of its fully managed Optimum Contests solution, NERUS Strategies has launched Optimum Ballots — a self-managed contest platform designed specifically for media companies running “Best Of” competitions.

More than 90% of your readers hit the paywall — and vanish. What if you could turn that dead-end into a new revenue stream, without hurting subscriptions or lifting your paywall? In this exclusive webinar, E&P sits down with Wade Bradley, CEO of Make It Free, to explore a bold new model that’s already generating $200,000 per million lost readers. If you’re looking for low-lift, high-impact ways to grow digital revenue, this is the conversation you can’t afford to miss.

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.