An often-quoted business axiom says, “Not everything that matters can be measured, and not everything measured matters,” but revenue strategist Todd Handy argues that local media face an even more urgent truth: you can’t grow what you don’t measure. In his latest analysis for E&P, Handy warns that most publishers are still “flying blind” when it comes to the metrics that truly predict revenue health. Drawing on years of experience leading digital transformation across media, AdTech and SaaS, he outlines the core KPIs that every local media company must adopt to build discipline, predictability and long-term value. more

Peter Baniak, a veteran journalist and news executive with more than 30 years of experience in Kentucky, will join the University of Kentucky School of Journalism and Media Jan. 1 as the School’s inaugural Al Cross Faculty Fellow and Visiting Professional.   more

States Newsroom, the nation’s largest state-focused nonprofit news organization, announced it has hired Caitlin Sigal as development director, a new role.  more

Journalists do not just die — they are killed. The number of murdered journalists has risen again, due to the criminal practices of military groups — both regular and paramilitary — and organized crime. At least 53 of the 67 media professionals killed over the past year are victims of war or criminal networks. more

He gave readers a comprehensive and lyrical account of the historic mission in 1969. His science coverage as a Pulitzer-winning journalist and an author took him around the world. more

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) today announced $3 million in grants to the Koahnic Broadcast Corporation (KBC) to expand the production and distribution of public media programming that elevates Native voices, stories and perspectives for audiences nationwide. more

Children across Australia will wake up on Wednesday with no access to their social media accounts under a world-first ban designed to shelter those under 16 from addictive algorithms, online predators, and digital bullies. more

The business publisher has said it needs a "financially sound" contributor model. more

WAN-IFRA, the World Association of News Publishers, and FIPP, the International Federation of Periodical Publishers, announced a landmark agreement to merge their operations, effective Jan. 1, 2026. This historic consolidation creates the world’s largest and most diverse alliance of media companies, uniting a global network of over 20,000 media brands and technology companies across 120 countries. more

The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) has released its annual Marketing Word of the Year and in an unprecedented outcome, they have selected two Marketing Words of the Year for 2025: “Agentic AI” and “Authenticity.” more

“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” became a flashpoint about free speech in the country after it was temporarily suspended this year. more

As the publishing industry braces for another year of disruption, one of the most critical transformations is happening behind the scenes — in sales. The once-linear model of “sell it, then ship it” is giving way to a more connected, cross-functional approach. Sales teams are now expected to collaborate deeply with operations, creative, and tech to meet rising advertiser demands and shrinking turnaround times. In 2026, success won’t hinge on how many deals get signed — but how seamlessly they get delivered. more

Nicole Huber joins The New York Times, and Caterina Clerici is promoted. more

Yahoo News is launching Your Daily Digest, a new AI-powered feature that delivers a personalized audio summary of the day’s top news stories directly in the Yahoo News app. The feature combines Yahoo’s editorial curation with AI-driven recommendations and personalization to create a tailored listening experience for every user. more

A proud native of Chicago, Glenn Marshall is an Emmy-nominated multimedia journalist whose work has consistently centered on community storytelling and elevating underrepresented voices. more

Matt Gutman, award-winning journalist and broadcast news veteran, has been named CBS News chief correspondent. He will move into his new role on Jan. 5 and will be based in Los Angeles. more

Pennon, the parent organization of WITF public media, announced that Tom Baldrige has been appointed interim president and CEO, effective immediately. more

Trump, RFK Jr. and MAGA activists dominate year’s most popular content, as the organization’s print subscribers and video views reach records. more