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If you read these editorials regularly, you know more about me than you want or need. Something you probably don’t know about me, though, is that I absolutely hate politics. This makes it hard for my dear husband, who is a political news junkie, when he is banished to his office to watch one of his favorite TV hosts, Nicole Wallace. The political season(s) bring on another of my least favorite things — polls. All it takes to cue my eye-roll is the phrase, “According to the _____ poll." more
Billionaires are proving that throwing money at our industry isn’t the answer. Sooner or later, the money runs out or the billionaires become jaded. And the resources are cut. So, what’s the answer to the dilemma of what will save our news media industry? I wish I had the magic bullet, but I don’t. Somewhere in there, however, lies the mandate we have all been given in the First Amendment — to protect a free press as a watchdog on government accountability. more
This month's Shoptalk article features a report from the recent News Desert U: Solutions conference, which gathered together “the best minds in local news from around the world to brainstorm practical solutions for what academia can do to help the news desert crisis.”  In this month's editorial, E&P Editor-in-Chief Robin Blinder writes that it will take "a huge commitment from our industry, academia, philanthropy and local communities to find what will work and make it happen." more
This year, Editor & Publisher had many deserving nominees as Publisher of the Year, but one person stood out as much for his can-do and positive outlook as for his countless contributions to news media. Leonard Woolsey, president of Southern Newspapers, Inc. and president and publisher of The Galveston County Daily News in Galveston, Texas, is the epitome of a Publisher of the Year. 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
The U.S. Constitution emphasizes a free and unfettered press because of its importance to the strength and solidity of our democracy. It’s only a democracy if everyone can participate, and the press still doesn’t serve many marginalized segments of our society. And that, in itself, threatens our democracy. Our cover story this month about accessibility is vital to illuminate a fundamental issue for our news and newsrooms. more
One of our missions at E&P is to help unite our industry, which seems to have become very disjointed today. There is no question that every news publisher wants the same thing — to survive and serve. Unfortunately, however, some of the support we seek and desperately need seems to now be in too many hands. more
Not everyone is happy about the idea of “citizen journalists.” Even the term leads some to fear the watering-down of journalism. In an era of social media influencers and bloggers, sometimes referred to as journalists, officially opening the door to citizen reporters may beg the question, “Who is a journalist?” more
Headlines from “Will AI Save Journalism — or Kill it?” to “The owner of Insider and Politico tells journalists: AI is coming for your jobs” can make anyone in our industry fearful for their jobs and jump to conclusions. This month’s cover story, “AI has arrived,” answers many questions — and will possibly create a few — about AI in our industry. more
The Washington Post team members featured in our cover story, “Journalism on TikTok,” have much to teach us about what we need to do to appeal to the next generation of news consumers. They are using the platform to engender trust and create a following that views their newspaper as a reliable information source. more
Wednesday, May 3rd, will mark the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day, which was first proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of expression as a driver for all other human rights.” We must do all we can to further the efforts toward worldwide press freedom. more
Lately, workplace angst has been getting much attention. Our jobs put us in contact with heart-wrenching stories, real lives and difficult situations. Several of our stories this month highlight the need for checking on ourselves and checking on each other in the workplace. more
Our December cover and cover story celebrate those of you in this crazy news media field. Gretchen Peck profiled several of our brothers and sisters in the industry — many who have worked a multitude of holidays. There are stories of festivities and comradery and stories of heartache and sadness because the news — even the difficult news — doesn’t stop for the holidays. more
I love to read everyone’s predictions at this time of year. Many are thought-provoking, but some have me giving a virtual eye-roll. So this year, I thought I would try my hand at my top five predictions for 2023. more
One of the most significant contributors to the division in our country is misinformation and disinformation. No, let’s call it what it really is — lies and falsehoods. Unfortunately, many of those lies are spread by some of our own — cable media “journalists.” The right-wing cable media isn’t alone in spreading the lies, but this month’s cover story aims to tell this facet of the story. more
As much changes, our industry continues to be comprised of inspiring, dedicated, enterprising professionals who won’t quit even in the face of a global pandemic, supply chain shortages and political upheaval. It’s our calling. So, we’ll continue to block, tackle and run interference for each other. We’ll celebrate the touchdowns and pick each other up after the fumbles. We’re carrying the ball at a crucial time for news and our local communities. And I’m so proud to be part of your team.   more
If you’ve been in the news industry longer than, oh, five minutes, you understand the wisdom of a good Plan B. As author Sarah Ban Breathnach says, "Success in life is not how well we execute Plan A; it's how smoothly we cope with Plan B.” And this industry has proven time and again that we have plenty of Plan Bs in the wings. more
We at E&P have made efforts toward diversity in our coverage over the last year. As we go forward with our salutes, we pledge to cast a wider net in our call for nominations and ask those who have the ability and opportunity to nominate people of color they work alongside. We believe these salutes have a place in our industry and in our magazine, honoring people whose contributions deserve to be recognized. more
The world is a crazy place and, at times, seems to be spinning out of control. And then there are the dire predictions about our industry — the decline of newsrooms, the death of print and dwindling trust in media. You can say what you will about the decline in newsrooms and the death of print, but as long as there are people like the 250 Report for America corps members and the newsrooms that host them on our side, we can still win the battle. more
I love the holiday season. For me, it’s a time of tradition, family fun, good food and next year lying before us — bright, shiny and new. It can also be a time of finalizing budgets and setting goals. But looking forward to 2022 should inspire us to look back at 2021 — what worked, what didn’t work and what didn’t happen at all. more
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