E&P Exclusives
It’s time again for one of our favorite salutes — renamed from 25 Under 35 to E&P’s Tomorrow’s News Trailblazers. These Trailblazers — inspired, passionate and innovative — are redefining the industry and transforming news media. Cheers to 2025’s Tomorrow’s News Trailblazers!
The San Francisco Chronicle and KCRA-TV in Sacramento — both Hearst media properties — launched a video journalism collaboration, expanding regional news coverage. A new multimedia team produces video content for the Chronicle’s website, KCRA broadcasts and social media. The video team enhances storytelling, strengthens local reporting and integrates video seamlessly into newsroom workflows for broader audience engagement. A win-win for all!
Hoffmann Media Group is reshaping local journalism by investing in community newspapers — prioritizing quality coverage over profit-driven cuts. With 19 publications across 30 markets, his strategy empowers local publishers, expands local sports reporting and revitalizes newsrooms — proving that strong journalism and sustainable business can go hand in hand. Plans for additional acquisitions put Hoffmann Media Group on course to replace Lee in the #2 position in the next two years.
The tech industry drives the U.S. economy, shaping every sector. Veteran journalists Todd Bishop (GeekWire) and Casey Newton (Platformer) share insights on covering Big Tech, AI and startups — highlighting innovation, policy impacts and evolving media strategies that engage audiences through newsletters, podcasts and investigative reporting on the future of technology.
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Industry News
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty is suing the Trump administration, Kari Lake, the U.S. Agency for Global Media and USAGM acting CEO Victor Morales over moves to terminate the news organization's federal funding.
Columnists, editorial writers and many more head for the exits as the paper’s nonprofit owner, Chicago Public Media, deals with fiscal hardship.
The New York Times will aggregate public opinion surveys and produce new polling averages, starting with polls that ask about President Trump’s job performance. And The Times will make the data available to everyone.
Local News Live’s signature afternoon newscast has joined the programming lineup on 37 of Gray Media’s local television stations. The one-hour newscast featuring top stories from local journalists in Gray newsrooms across the country will air weekdays at 2 p.m. (ET) in most markets.
Maryland Public Television (MPT) has announced the appointment of Meghan Guerrero Honesto as managing director, Partnership Development, at the statewide public TV network.
Maryland Public Television has announced that Steven J. Schupak, MPT’s current executive vice president and station manager, will become the sixth president and chief executive officer of the 55-year-old statewide TV network on July 1, succeeding retiring CEO Larry D. Unger.
Matt Young is joining The New York Times as a video journalist on the studio team.
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E&P Partner News
It’s easy to recognize those who run the news media companies or write award-winning articles, but there are those behind the scenes whose contributions are immeasurable. Nominate an editor today that deserves to be profiled in our May 2025 issue as an: "E&P Editor Extraordinaire!"
Five years ago, Column set out to revolutionize the cumbersome process of publishing public and legal notices, and today, their self-serve platform is delivering results. With intuitive features like flexible document uploads, instant proofs, and real-time price transparency, Column has simplified workflows for over 850 publications and 4,500 organizations, helping law firms, government agencies, and businesses save time and reduce frustration. By offering free training and innovative tools, Column has boosted newspaper staff efficiency by 270% and allowed legal reps to handle up to 67 daily notices, earning praise for transforming an outdated industry standard.
The Defender Network has transformed its newsroom efficiency and audience engagement with Nota, an AI-powered tool tailored for modern journalism. Clyde Jiles, Strategic Alliance Manager at the Defender Network, shared how Nota helped cut content production time from 90 minutes to just 15, allowing their small team to focus on impactful storytelling. With features like tone customization and SEO optimization, Nota enabled the Defender to boost digital engagement and reach more readers without compromising journalistic quality. Jiles called the tool a game-changer, emphasizing its role in streamlining operations while amplifying their community’s voice.
CTech, a leading digital news outlet, has taken a significant step into AI-driven journalism by incorporating Caledo’s technology. Editor in Chief Elihay Vidal has become the face — or rather, the AI-host — of this transformation, seamlessly presenting CTech’s news content in engaging, TV-style and social-style video newscasts, along with journalist Ariella Karmel’s AI-host.
A study from The Media Audit underscores the power of newspapers in reaching financial optimists — those confident in their financial future — and consumers with the purchasing ability for major expenditures.
A group of newspapers owned by Blackbird LLC that manages 15 newspapers and four shoppers across North and South Dakota has chosen ProImage’s NewsWayX and ECO Ink Optimization software to elevate production quality and streamline workflow efficiency.
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