Change may be inevitable, but constant disruption doesn’t necessarily make an organization better. In his September “The Corner Office” op-ed column, Doug Phares contends that effective leaders know when change is necessary and when stability is the better strategy. He explores how leaders can guide their teams through uncertainty, minimize needless disruption and provide a steady hand when change arrives without warning.

Public media survived the loss of federal funding, but is survival enough? In his September “Innovation in Practice” op-ed, E&P columnist Chad Davis contends that public media is at a pivotal moment that calls for the DIY spirit of punk and a willingness to rethink what public media can be. Davis explores how collaboration with nonprofit newsroom, filmmakers, game developers and other nontraditional partners could help usher in public media’s next era.

Foreign correspondents venture far from home to tell consequential stories of people, politics, conflict and crisis — often encountering funding challenges, logistical hurdles and operational dangers. In E&P’s September “Association Insider,” Bob Miller introduces readers to the Overseas Press Club of America and the journalists and journalism it salutes.

What separates a trusted sales adviser from someone simply selling advertising? In her September “Ad Sales Life” opinion column, Shannon Kinney argues that the best media sales professionals look beyond a client’s marketing needs to uncover the business challenges driving them. She explores how curiosity, business acumen and even AI can help sales teams deepen client relationships — and ultimately build more sustainable revenue.

After 35 years, cartoonist Lincoln Peirce has retired the daily “Big Nate” comic strip, but he’s not quite ready to leave the 6th grade behind. In his “News Media Today” op-ed column, E&P’s Rob Tornoe talks with Peirce about the remarkable evolution of “Big Nate,” the culture loss that comes as newspapers and their comic pages decline, and why editors should make room for a new generation of cartoonists.

Can coffee and tea help fuel a new model for investigative journalism? The Newsground is betting on it, pairing ad-free reporting with beverage subscriptions. In this E&P Quick Read, Alyssa Choiniere explores Founder Scott Stedman’s unconventional approach to building audience, funding ambitious investigations and turning a familiar morning ritual into a new business model.

Is the press unintentionally providing free promotion every time it names President Trump’s social media platform? In his latest “Democracy Desk” op-ed column, Stuart N. Brotman argues that the launch of a lucrative Truth Social API should prompt news organizations to reconsider how they refer to the Trump Media platform.

Facing funding pressures and an uncertain future for public media, Black public radio stations are finding strength in collaboration. The newly formed Black Public Radio Network will share resources, programming and ideas, all while amplifying stories and preserving cultural history. In this E&P Quick Read, Bob Miller reports on the network’s collaborative path.

The greatest forces reshaping American education — from declining enrollment and school funding to AI — may make national headlines, but their consequences are profoundly local. In this E&P exclusive, Taayoo Murray explores how education reporters are uncovering the human stories about children, parents and the communities impacted by policy and legislative decisions.

Customer surveys, feedback requests and engagement prompts have become a fixture of modern marketing, but they may be hurting customer loyalty rather than strengthening it. In his latest “The Corner Office” op-ed installment, Doug Phares — E&P columnist and managing director of Silverwind Enterprises — shares why companies should apply a lighter touch when soliciting feedback.

Weather apps can tell you what’s coming, but CNN’s new mobile weather strategy aims to explain weather and provide real-time analysis. In this E&P Quick Reads report, Contributing Writer Bob Miller explores how meteorologist Jennifer Fritz and CNN are rethinking weather coverage for the mobile era and deliver a product that’s distinctive in the weather-app marketplace.

Stars and Stripes was never meant to be the Pentagon’s mouthpiece. It exists to serve as an independent voice for those who serve, and for the military families who depend on its reporting to understand the decisions shaping their lives. The Pentagon’s firing of the publication’s publisher, editor and a Middle East reporter now puts that independence, and the trust it has earned over 164 years, in jeopardy. E&P Editor-in-Chief Gretchen A. Peck examines what these actions mean for the future of Stars and Stripes and the people who rely on it.

In his August “Innovation in Practice” op-ed, Chad Davis — chief innovation strategist at Nebraska Public Media and E&P columnist — explores what comes after the “filter bubble.” How will artificial intelligence usher in a new era of algorithm-driven information consumption? Drawing insights from Eli Pariser’s latest work, Davis examines the rise of agentic interfaces, the challenges AI poses for journalism, and why news organizations must rethink how they build trust and reach audiences in an increasingly AI-mediated world.

Known for its hard-hitting investigations, ProPublica’s nonprofit newsroom remains highly regarded and awarded. But it came time to reimagine its branding, so that it better represented the news media organization’s evolution. In this E&P Quick Reads spotlight, Contributing Writer Tandy Lau explores the brand overhaul, which included a website redesign, new logo and fresh fonts. The ROI will be deeper engagement and more meaningful connections with ProPublica’s audience.

As artificial intelligence, shrinking newsroom and shifting audience habits reshape journalism, the next generation of reporters is preparing for a profession that looks nothing like the one their predecessors entered. In this in-depth look, E&P Contributing Writer Taayoo Murray explores how Michigan State University’s School of Journalism is adapting its curriculum — teaching students to embrace new tools while preserving the skills that remain at the heart of great journalism: curiosity, critical thinking and the ability to ask the right questions.

Eighteen months after a devastating wildfire displaced thousands of residents, The Palisadian-Post is back, with a new ownership team, a digital-first strategy and a mission to help rebuild a fractured community. In this E&P Quick Reads report, contributing writer Alyssa Choiniere explores how Tim and Laura Schneider are reviving a beloved local news brand, reconnecting scattered Palisadians and reimagining what community journalism can look like after disaster.

As public media organizations navigate layoffs, shrinking budgets, evolving technology and the loss of federal support, the Public Media Journalists Association (PMJA) is building new ways to help journalists connect, learn and adapt. In conversation with PMJA’s Executive Director Christine Paige Diers, E&P’s Editor-in-Chief Gretchen A. Peck explores PMJA’s mission, its professional development opportunities, and its distinctive ability to maintain connections among the public media community.

The Supreme Court’s decision to leave the landmark “actual malice” standard intact may have passed quietly, but its impact on press freedom, public debate and defamation law is enormous. In his latest “Democracy Desk” op-ed, Digital Media Laureate and E&P columnist Stuart N. Brotman explains why the legal doctrine at the heart of New York Times Co. v. Sullivan remains a crucial safeguard against efforts to silence criticism of powerful figures.

Behind prison walls are stories that are rarely seen and often difficult to tell. In this powerful examination, E&P’s Alyssa Choiniere explores the challenges of covering America’s correctional systems — from limited access and monitored communications to protecting sources who risk retaliation. Read how journalists from The Marshall Project, ProPublica and the Prison Journalism Project are uncovering abuses, amplifying incarcerated voices and finding ways to create meaningful change through difficult and sensitive reporting.

Can AI help solve one of journalism’s oldest business challenges instead of accelerating its decline? In this Shoptalk op-ed, Bill Densmore — Reynolds Journalism Institute fellow and founder of ITEGA.org — argues that AI has finally made it practical to build a long-envisioned marketplace that would let publishers collectively sell and share trusted digital content while giving readers a simpler way to pay for journalism. His proposal could reshape how news organizations think about subscriptions, licensing and the future of online information.

As search traffic disappears and Gen Z increasingly gets its news from social media, YouTube and AI, news media publishers are confronting a question that could determine their future: How do you build loyalty with an audience that rarely visits your website? In this thought-provoking “Voices” column, E&P columnist Rob Tornoe explores why younger readers are abandoning traditional news habits — and offers some practical strategies for reaching the next generation before it’s too late.

What happens when students run a real newsroom? In this inspiring Quick Read, E&P’s Taayoo Murray takes us to the Bronx River News, a high school newsroom in New York City. Here, students are developing the confidence to ask tough questions, learn how to cover breaking news, and discover the power of their own voices. Through reporting, editing and leading one another, these students aren’t just learning journalism; they’re becoming more engaged citizens and members of their community.

What does it take to report the news while missiles fall, drones buzz overhead and air-raid sirens interrupt daily life? E&P’s Bob Miller profiles The Kyiv Independent in this month’s cover story. The award-winning newsroom continues to document the war in Ukraine, expose corruption and tell the human stories behind the headlines. At the link, discover how this “local newsroom” has become an indispensable source of information for a global audience.

AI isn’t replacing media salespeople; it’s giving them a powerful new way to become indispensable marketing advisers. In her latest E&P “Ad Sales Life” op-ed column, Shannon Kinney — founder and client success officer at Dream Local Digital — explains how media professionals can use AI to move beyond selling ad inventory to diagnosing client challenges, uncovering opportunities and delivering the strategic insights businesses need to grow.

William (“Bill”) McDonald spent nearly five decades in journalism, including the past 20 years overseeing one of The New York Times’ most fascinating beats: obituaries. In this exclusive interview with Editor & Publisher’s Editor-in-Chief Gretchen A. Peck, McDonald speaks to the editorial judgment, research and narrative care that goes into the Times’ obituaries — and why writing about death is really about celebrating life.

What happens when Google stops sending readers to news websites? In his “News Media Today” column this month, E&P’s Rob Tornoe explores “Google Zero,” the devastating impact of AI search on publishers large and small, and why many news organizations now believe they must prepare for a future where Google delivers answers — but not audiences.

“You blew it — again.” That gut-punch feeling after a decision goes sideways is familiar to anyone who’s ever second-guessed a choice. In this month’s “Corner Office” editorial, E&P columnist Doug Phares argues that strong leadership isn’t always about being right; how you reach those conclusions is a better measurement.

From “healthcare” becoming one word to new guidance on artificial intelligence, K-pop and Indigenous communities, The Associated Press Stylebook’s 58th edition reflects how quickly language — and journalism — is evolving. Behind those updates is a careful, collaborative editorial process. E&P’s Tandy Lau explores how the Stylebook adapts to a rapidly changing world in this month’s “Quick Read.”