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. more

Press freedom is under attack — not in some distant land, but right here in the United States. From newsroom intimidation to funding cuts targeting public media, the threats are multiplying while public awareness remains dangerously low. In this powerful episode of E&P Reports, three key voices behind the Press Freedom United initiative expose the scope of the crisis — and what every publisher, journalist, and citizen can do about it. Sally Lehrman (The Trust Project), Anh-Thu Vo (PEN America), and Daniel Williams (BlueLena) don’t just ring the alarm — they offer a blueprint for action. If you care about the future of journalism in this country, this conversation is essential listening. more

How disciplined and committed are you to your sales career? The best singers need to learn music theory and practice their scales before they go out and impress a crowd with their voices — like the famed tenor Luciano Pavarotti. It’s the same for sales. more

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. more

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.” more

Events benefit local news outlets, regardless of their size, geographic setting or specialized audiences. In this article, Editor & Publisher columnist Bob Sillick examines the positive effect of events on local news media, their communities and their business/revenue models. more

If you’ve ever marveled at a Linotype machine or debated whether Helvetica is overused, you’ve likely felt Frank Romano’s influence—even if you didn’t know it. As the founder of the Museum of Printing and author of nearly 80 books, Romano has spent a lifetime preserving the stories, machines, and ideas that shaped the modern media landscape. From brass matrices to PageMaker, he’s witnessed every disruptive shift in how we communicate. And through it all, he’s championed one unwavering belief: print is immortal. more

Launched quietly last month to a small section of users, AI Mode basically turns Google into a chatbot, able to answer long, detailed questions powered by the company’s Gemini 2.0 chatbot and the company’s all-powerful search index.  It's a future that has the potential to rock the status quo of search traffic worldwide.  So, how should newsrooms prepare? more

A 41-page report, “Homegrown Advertising: How small publishers want to build revenue programs that reflect their communities,” examines small local publishers’ revenue strategies and challenges. The findings articulate the challenges small publishers face, while outlining different ways they have found ways to make advertising work. more

When Robin Blinder, editor-in-chief of E&P Magazine, receives mail saying that E&P's coverage is too “liberal,” “one-sided” or “biased,” her conclusion is often: “It’s not liberal; it’s truthful.” She encourages readers to read this month’s Shoptalk column, entitled “America and our democracy are under attack,” and weigh in. But, she says: “let’s have a productive rather than hateful dialog.” more

Everyone has the right to tell their story and share their creativity, including those incarcerated behind prison walls. Despite limited opportunities to express themselves amid prison restrictions and rules, the climate is changing. Among those leading the change is Benjamin Frandsen, who was incarcerated in California for many years and now runs the nonprofit Ben Free Project. more

Local hiring is booming—and smart newspapers are turning it into new revenue. In this free webinar, learn how The Advocate and Ogden Newspapers built modern job boards that compete with the big guys. If your classifieds need a reboot, this is the playbook you’ve been waiting for. more

Perhaps unsurprisingly, given President Trump’s decades-long contentions with the press, his administration’s relationship to the media has changed. Among the changes, conservative, right-wing outlets and news influencers alike have been given liberal access to the president and cabinet. All of this has sent a clear power-shift signal to the nation: right-wing news has gone mainstream. more

From coast to coast, a wave of new laws is quietly rewriting the rules of news publishing. Subscription models are under fire, state-level taxation schemes are threatening ad revenues, and postal costs are climbing at unsustainable rates. The chaos isn’t coming — it’s already here. But while most publishers are focused on survival, the News/Media Alliance is walking the halls of Congress and state capitols, fighting back on your behalf. In this exclusive interview, Vice Presidents Holly Lubart and Emily Emery reveal what's really happening behind closed doors and what every publisher needs to know now. more

In 2014, Nicholas Carlson was on book leave from Business Insider — where he’d been chief correspondent and global editor-in-chief — when he got the idea for his new venture, Dynamo. Launching in Q2 2025, they’ll initially leverage YouTube and LinkedIn. Revenue will come from advertising — some direct sales but largely generated through ad revenue-sharing with the platforms. In time, they’ll likely move to a subscription model. more

Effective digital media sales professionals don’t start by pitching solutions; they begin by asking the right questions. Uncovering a client’s motivations, goals and priorities can position your offerings as the perfect fit. In this column, E&P columnist Shannon Kinney outlines four essential questions every digital salesperson must ask to build stronger relationships and close more deals. more

E&P’s “15 Over 50” is now called “Masters of Media.” The 11 news media professionals you’ll meet were nominated for their strong leadership skills, transformational mindsets, commitment to journalistic and publishing excellence and ability to lead during challenging times. They are hopeful about the future and proud to be part of guiding the next generation forward. more

This month, E&P salutes our “Masters of Media,” which has previously been known as “15 Over 50.” The name was changed this year to reflect that it won’t always be 15 people E&P salutes — sometimes more, sometimes less. However, the parameters are the same — those individuals — aged 50 or older making a significant impact in their organizations and the industry. more

In a bold and unexpected move, E&P Magazine (Editor & Publisher) announced today that it has acquired Signal, the popular encrypted messaging app, in a strategic effort to secure better scoops from inside the Beltway—while finally bringing all messages into compliance with AP Style. The decision sent shockwaves through both the media and tech worlds, leaving Signal users and political insiders alike scratching their heads—and checking their commas. more

In business, emotional swings are to be expected. When you run your own business, whether a growing startup or a plateaued mature company, you will simply have to ride the emotional rollercoaster. But, if it’s easy for owners to ride the emotional rollercoaster down, why can’t we ride it back up to the top? more