The president promised an executive order granting an exclusive broadcast window for the game, which faces scheduling pressure if the College Football Playoff expands.

A new tool is helping simplify how local newsrooms find critical support. The Journalism Support Exchange (JSX) is a free, searchable database designed to connect journalists with resources like legal aid, business training, grants and tech tools. Built by Commoner Co. with backing from Press Forward, JSX already features hundreds of organizations and is quickly gaining traction. Early users say it’s saving them time while revealing gaps and opportunities across the support ecosystem.

Recently E&P Magazine proudly unveiled the winners of the 30th annual EPPY Awards, celebrating the world’s best digital media across more than 45 bold and diverse categories. From hard-hitting investigations to breakthrough audience engagement, this year’s winners — selected from over 400 global entries — prove that digital journalism is not just alive but thriving. Judged by a panel of top media minds, only the highest-scoring entries earned the honor, making this year’s list a true showcase of storytelling excellence.

Local communities power the nation’s economy, and local media remain the essential link connecting consumers to the businesses that serve them. Even as economic uncertainty lingers into 2026, publishers and advertisers must stay focused and strategic, resisting the pessimism that only deepens instability. That’s why E&P turned to its marketing partners for insights, predictions and practical guidance to help local media navigate a challenging year with confidence.

Journalism students across the United States and Canada are rethinking what a career in rural news might look like. In a new cross-border study, reporter Tandy Lau examines their hopes and anxieties — from pay and housing to political climate and pathways for advancement. The findings reveal both a real interest in rural reporting and a clear message to newsrooms: young journalists need better preparation, clearer opportunities and stronger support before they will commit to these communities.

The recent FBI raid on a Washington Post reporter’s home marks a drastic escalation in the government’s ongoing attack on the press and their sources, going beyond secretive subpoenas served to service providers for phone and email logs to outright seizures of journalists’ personal and work devices.

After a federal immigration agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with grisly videos quickly going viral on social media, news organizations from around the state, country and world dispatched correspondents and anchors to the scene.

President Trump purchased up to $2 million of Netflix and Warner Bros. Discoverybonds in December in the days after the streaming giant agreed to buy Warner’s studios and HBO Max streaming business for $72 billion.

I sometimes feel like I’m living in a nightmare as I watch the twin disasters unfolding in American democracy and American media. I know I’m not alone in that. You know the democracy part …

Gov. Gavin Newsom included no new funding for local journalism in his budget proposal last week, walking back an August 2024 deal with Google to commit $175 million over five years to help the diminishing industry.

Email remains one of the most powerful — and misunderstood — tools in media and marketing today. Join E&P for a live, 60-minute webinar featuring Letterhead VP Marianne Maniero and Brand Avalanche Media founder Travis Horten as they reveal what’s actually working right now in email strategy, audience engagement and revenue. This session cuts through the noise with real-world examples, practical insights, and lessons you can apply immediately. Registration is free, but the takeaways could change how you think about email in 2026.

Newsrooms aren’t just understaffed — they’re outpaced by an internet that now produces more content in an hour than many local outlets publish in a week. In E&P’s latest sponsored webinar, former Google news lead and current director of product for Nota, Anntao Diaz, argued that AI isn’t the threat most journalists fear but the accelerant exposing an industry already stretched to its limits. He then showed, in real time, how a single municipal meeting could be transformed into a publishable, SEO-optimized story in minutes — without replacing the reporter. His message was clear: in the fight for relevance, cadence and originality are no longer optional.

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.

Elite Insights and St. George News have revolutionized how media companies engage with their communities and generate revenue through innovative “Best Of” programs. These initiatives, powered by Elite Insights’ comprehensive software, enable publishers to create seamless, end-to-end campaigns that drive audience participation, build advertiser relationships, and unlock significant revenue streams. For St. George News, this approach has transformed their business, generating over $600,000 in annual revenue and fostering long-term advertiser loyalty, all while deepening connections with their local community.