It’s a story everyone in the publishing industry has heard before: Adapt to the digital age or be forgotten. The Philadelphia Inquirer received the message loud and clear when they adapted their design and operations strategy last year. Their innovative approach not only ensured their sustained relevance but also effectively preserved their rich historical legacy. more

The path to revenue growth lies in mastering the strategy behind renewals, whether in advertising sales or subscriptions, while driving new acquisitions and assessing their long-term impact on the bottom line. It’s an area that combines strategy, sales and financial analysis and presents a compelling model for outlining the foundation of revenue growth in news media organizations. more

In many organizations, and certainly within organizations of size, a role arises out of necessity: the fix-it guy. This person has a particular talent for getting things done without planning. So when a problem suddenly arises or things get stuck, they’re the one that everyone rushes to. But, is the fix-it guy actually good for the overall health of an organization? more

Since its founding in 2012, LION Publishers has proactively provided a comprehensive offering of training programs, hands-on advice and other resources for its members, which now total more than 480. Most are small and local, and approximately 90% operate a digital news platform. Sixty-five percent of the members are for-profit newsrooms, and the other 35% are nonprofits. more

West Virginia’s newspaper history begins not long after the Revolutionary War. The first three newspapers were established in the “Eastern Panhandle,” according to the West Virginia Encyclopedia, published by the West Virginia Humanities Council. The Berkeley Advertiser, founded in Shepherdstown, was the first; it debuted in 1790. There are currently 63 news media publishers in West Virginia, representing 23 owners or ownership groups, according to the West Virginia Press Association. more

Puzzles and games have always been central to the newspaper experience, but no media company has had as much success mining that obsession digitally as The New York Times. Games are so popular at the Times they’ve become one of four main pillars bundled to keep subscribers paying each month, along with The Athletic, Cooking and Wirecutter, their consumer review website. more

In this episode of "E&P Reports," we take you to Morganton, North Carolina, where Lee Enterprises' News Herald has been publishing for over 120 years. However, it is now a two-newspaper town, as The Paper, a local nonprofit, is in its 36th week of publishing both print and online. Appearing in the broadcast is Allen VanNoppen, The Paper’s founder and publisher, who speaks to why he decided to start a competing local printed product, how the business is going more than eight months in and what advice he gives to others who may want to start a local, nonprofit, digital and print news operation. more

CTV represents an enormous opportunity for newspaper publishers struggling with declining print revenue and stagnant digital revenue. CTV advertising represents the future, but publishers still face some challenges in execution. Here are some best practices local papers should keep in mind. more

To remain engaged with their audiences, newspapers and news outlets have had to add digital news delivery on their websites, with apps and posting on social media. For many, it's still a work in progress. Reuters 2023 Digital News Report is 160 pages of valuable insights about the evolution of digital news in 46 countries. more

Join these industry experts and thought leaders offering insights on how to elevate your strategic approach, leverage time-saving technologies, and strategies to drive real growth with AI. Even if you can’t join us, register anyway to receive access to the recording and all materials covered post-webinar. more

For many, the label "nonprofit" conjures images of a benevolent sanctuary immune from the traditional pressures and risks of the corporate world. However, beneath this facade, many nonprofit media entities grapple with the same sustainability concerns that for-profit ventures face. The reality is that while nonprofit media may be free from certain financial obligations, they are not exempt from the overarching need for viable revenue streams. more

With the 2023 class of “Creative Visionaries,” E&P salutes the news media industry’s creative directors, art directors, photo editors, multimedia designers and even a CEO and publisher. Whether designing a magazine cover, creating a layout for a multi-page publication or developing interactive graphics, these creative colleagues bring storytelling to life. more

In this episode of "E&P Reports," we break down the data recently released by Borrell Associates in their latest survey, conducted April through June in 2023, entitled: "New Insights About Today’s Local Ad Buyers." Appearing in this vodcast is Borrell Associates' President Jim Brown, who will discuss the latest trends they have uncovered in local advertiser spending, which media types are showing the most demand and how legacy media such as newspapers, radio and TV can capture the predicted 4% increase of overall marketing dollars being invested by local businesses. more

As the zeitgeist for Indigenous stories grows in all media platforms, news outlets across the country are faced with the question, “How can we ensure those crucial stories are captured and represented authentically in the archives?” The answer boils down to addressing the ethics of the journalism profession and overlaying that understanding with the Indigenous perspective. more

The small town of Newton, Kansas, may lack a great live-music bar to draw young people out on the weekends, according to the majority owner of Kansas Publishing Ventures, but what it does have is a local media company that deeply cares about the community. KPV publishes three weekly newspapers, with readers across four counties in south-central Kansas. more

For the past 37 years, Kent Porter has been a staff photographer for The Press Democrat in Santa Rosa, California. Photographing fires wasn’t meant to be his beat, but he is now an expert. He recounted to E&P how he’s seen whipping winds, leaping flames, falling branches from burning trees, and the horrors of communities charred and disintegrated. more

Storytelling is the foundation of our industry. It’s what we do and the gift we give. We are the conduits for others’ stories. We at E&P tell these stories so that they might help someone in our industry when they encounter similar situations. more

Saddle Bronc riders, Kiowa Tempest, left, and Raymond Hostetler prepare their saddles Thursday evening, July 13, 2023, before riding in the 30th Annual Frontier Days Championship Rodeo & Bull-A-Rama in Benton, PA. more

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The head of Poynter’s Beat Academy sees its lessons reflected in great local news coverage. more