“Editing: The Essential Guide to Better Writing Across Today’s Media” by Buck Ryan and Michael O’Donnell helps writers refine their work with 12 core editing principles. Covering style, grammar and newsroom realities, this essential resource empowers journalists to self-edit effectively — enhancing clarity, credibility and reader engagement. more

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! more

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. more

Although there is no magic formula to alleviate all the pressures newsrooms face, utilizing a content management system (CMS) is the one digital tool essential for publishing and media success. Whether for-profit or nonprofit, media and news outlets of any size must achieve higher levels of efficiency, convenience and time- and cost-savings as these industries continue to evolve and become more competitive. more

Healthbeat focuses on three broad topics: infectious diseases, accountability of the public health system and serving professionals in the local communities who work on public health issues. The coverage in Healthbeat is driven by independent accountability journalism and serving a community-centered audience to fill gaps in important information. more

“Helping local media companies discover new and sustainable business models” is the sole focus of the Local Media Association. The Local Media Foundation is a charitable trust and “serves as the innovation and transformation affiliate of LMA.” Together, they are making a concerted effort to transform legacy media business models for the digital age and assist local media entrepreneurs to establish their credibility and build a loyal audience. more

With the backing of an exceptional board of directors and support from generous funding sources, Mark Zusman, editor and co-owner of Willamette Week, Portland’s alternative newspaper, launched the Oregon Journalism Project in fall 2024. Its mission is more investigative reporting from a highly regarded team of journalists on issues important to all Oregonians. All the OJP’s reporting will be available at no cost to a network of local Oregon publications — currently numbering 25. more

The increasing intensity of wildfires, hurricanes, tornados and other natural disasters and emergencies that can occur any time and anywhere has only made reporting the news more perilous. Kate Maxwell, founder and former publisher of The Mendocino (California) Voice, experienced this firsthand when covering the deadliest fire in Mendocino County history in 2017 and very severe winter storms and droughts. This motivated her to develop and launch the Local News Go Bag Toolkit project. more

In the current environment, small, local news outlets must consider any strategy to remain solvent and sustainable. A merger was the strategy for Emily Sachar, founder and editor of The Daily Catch in Red Hook, New York, which she launched in 2021, and Mark Fuerst, founder and publisher of the Hudson Valley Pilot since the fall of 2022, serving the nearby town of Rhinebeck. more

New Year’s resolutions are fun — sometimes funny — but always something to work toward. When we asked some industry leaders to send us their resolutions, we quickly found that they can also be serious business. Reading these resolutions taught me that industry leaders are embracing the changes, looking for innovative ways forward and enthusiastically approaching 2025. more

Every new year is an opportunity to set personal and professional goals for the next 12 months, to reaffirm and reinforce the values that are the foundation of your happiness and livelihood, launch new initiatives and contribute to the health and prosperity of your community. Editor & Publisher has invited leaders and influencers in the media and news industries to share their New Year’s resolutions for 2025. more

Any organization or business able to maintain and expand its mission, serve its members or clients successfully and create a dominant leadership position for 139 years is to be treasured. In the newspaper industry, that treasure is the National Newspaper Association (NNA) and its companion organization, the National Newspaper Association Foundation (NNAF). more

The era of paperboys and adult carriers has ended for most newspapers as current subscribers are spread throughout the coverage area, including many in surrounding counties. Often, a small, local newspaper is the only publication in a multi-county portion of its state. Consequently, more rely on the United States Postal Service (USPS) to deliver their physical newspapers. more

The resilience of democracy lies in its ability to balance change with unwavering principles. As the U.S. enters a new chapter under a second Trump administration, the foundational freedoms of free speech, free press, and dissent face renewed challenges. While these freedoms have weathered past attempts at suppression, the stakes remain high as the press braces for potential restrictions and shifting public attitudes toward journalism. The question now is whether the enduring power of the First Amendment will once again protect democracy from being stretched to its breaking point. more

There is evidence that the news industry and all local legacy media are reinventing themselves to be better positioned to battle for their share of digital ad dollars. E&P recently spoke with three industry executives who talked about the need for local media to catch up to make a digital transformation and help their advertisers do the same, as well as the importance of changing the sales culture at local media companies. more

Although the daily challenges of reporting and publishing have never been greater, both must continue to evolve. Being a leader of that change is the mission of Julia Angwin and her team at Proof News, which she founded in February 2024 and serves as its CEO. more

Unsurprisingly, it has been challenging for legacy news organizations to transition from an older, lucrative business model that once served the community well to a sustainable business model that serves the community better. That challenge hasn’t deterred Reade Brower, a leader in local media in Maine, and Kathleen Fleury Capetta, publisher, from reimagining a news outlet for the communities of mid-coast Maine. more

Television reaches almost every U.S. household. And — it’s Americans’ first choice for entertainment and information. As ubiquitous as television is, there is more evidence that television broadly and local broadcast specifically may be in a similar position to legacy newspapers 10 or more years ago. more

With many media reports focused on the challenging business environment for the general news industry, one segment of that industry deserving more attention is college news organizations. Plunging readership, the fight for ad dollars, declining funding support and a preference for editorial independence are all contributing to a difficult time for college newspapers today and in the future. more

Almost 10 years ago, the combination of Jayne Burns' community spirit and artistic eye caused her to notice the ugly, plain and abandoned news racks on the streets of Sebastopol. She didn’t just want to paint the racks but, as they became obsolete, give them a new life as free little libraries, working on the principle that you take a book and replace it with another. more