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When a student newspaper challenges its university’s administration, who protects the journalists’ right to report without interference or intimidation? At Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), a long-simmering conflict between administrators and The Alestle dramatically escalated this year. In this month’s “J-School Desk” feature, Alyssa Choiniere examines the dispute and the broader implications for student press freedom at a time when campus newsrooms nationwide face increasing institutional pressures.
Advertisers aren’t shopping for impressions, clicks or the latest digital marketing products. They’re looking for solutions that help their businesses grow. In her latest “Ad Sales Life” op-ed, Shannon Kinney challenges media sales professionals to move beyond product pitches and focus on the business outcomes their clients hope to achieve. She explains how asking better questions, understanding clients’ motivations and aligning advertising strategies with their goals can transform salespeople into trust business advisers.
As The Atlanta Journal-Constitution charts its digital-only future, it’s betting that specialized newsletters can help turn casual readers into loyal, paying subscribers. In this E&P Quick Read, Taayoo Murray explores how a new business newsletter is intended to reach younger professionals, while building reading habits and creating opportunities for subscription growth.
Rural newsrooms are fighting for survival, but their greatest challenges extend well beyond shrinking advertising revenue and limited staffing. In communities where businesses are disappearing, populations are aging and philanthropic resources are scarce, even the most innovative journalism ventures struggle to find sustainable business models. In this E&P exclusive — with the help of news professionals from the Clarendon Enterprise, Allegheny Mountain Radio and 100 Days in Appalachia — Taayoo Murray examines the precarious state of rural journalism and the strategies helping news organizations endure.
How do you make the U.S. Constitution — a document created nearly 240 years ago — relevant, accessible and engaging to today’s news media audience? At TribLIVE, Columnist and Community Engagement Editor Lori Falce found a creative answer. Her yearlong editorial series, “Constitution Under Construction,” explores the amendments through the lens of architecture. In this E&P Quick Read, Bob Miller shares how Falce’s innovative approach to constitutional education resonated with readers across the political spectrum and demonstrated the enduring value of a thoughtfully curated opinion page.
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When local newsrooms shrink or disappear, the consequences extend far beyond diminished government accountability and civic engagement. Local theaters, museums, orchestras and other cultural institutions lose something equally vital: the visibility, credibility and community connections that arts journalism provides. In his latest “Democracy Desk” op-ed for Editor & Publisher, Stuart N. Brotman explores that their survival is inextricably linked.
Behind every newspaper is a team of dedicated professions whose ingenuity, technical expertise and determination keep the presses running. Six of these exceptional individuals have been named as the 2026 Operations All-Stars, recognized by Editor & Publisher magazine and the International Newspaper Group (ING) for excellence in circulation, distribution, manufacturing and engineering. E&P Publisher Mike Blinder introduces this year’s winners and runners-up, sharing insight into their accomplishments and leadership philosophies.
For more than three decades, Max D. Lederer Jr. championed independent journalism at Stars and Stripes, serving the military community while navigating the extraordinary challenges of publishing news around the globe. Now, as Editor & Publisher’s 2026 News Executive of the Year, Lederer is being recognized for his service, courage, integrity and unwavering commitment to a free press. In E&P’s November cover story, Editor-in-Chief Gretchen A. Peck chronicles his remarkable journey from the U.S. Army to award-winning news media publisher.
Artificial intelligence is often discussed as a single technology, but that shorthand obscures important differences in how these systems work and what they do. In his latest E&P column, Chad Davis argues that newsrooms need a clearer understanding of the technologies behind the hype. He explores AI through two practical lenses: the tools journalists use and the topics they cover. Understanding those distinctions can help journalists make more informed decisions, ask tougher questions and better explain AI’s impact on their communities.
Just when smartphones seemed to have rendered traditional cameras obsolete, something surprising happened. Compact cameras began making a comeback, particularly among younger consumers willing to pay premium prices for simpler, more intentional experiences. What can news media publishers learn from this unexpected revival? In his October “Tasaka’s Tech Talk” column, Guy T. Tasaka explores why consumers are rediscovering the appeal of dedicated cameras and what this trend reveals about audience fatigue with algorithms, endless digital distractions and always-on technology.
Sometimes, the smallest changes in routine can reveal the biggest opportunities. In his latest “The Corner Office” op-ed, Doug Phares reflects on how something as simple as walking a familiar path in the opposite direction inspired him to rethink his approach to business analysis. His takeaway for news media leaders? Breaking from established routines and approaching familiar information from a different angle can uncover valuable insights that might otherwise go unnoticed.
