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TribLIVE examines a ‘Constitution Under Construction’

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.

Why the news media ecosystem is critical to the survival of the arts and the broader health of the community

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.

Meet the 2026 Operations All-Stars

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.

Courage under fire: Veteran, publisher and protector of the free press

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.

Beyond the AI monolith

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.
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Meta has indefinitely delayed its proposed commercial terms of service, which would have permitted the company to scrape the websites of Meta Business account users.

Canada’s proposed 2026 federal budget would extend its enhanced 35% journalism labor tax credit through 2028, expand eligibility to qualifying private audio and audiovisual news organizations, and provide ongoing funding for local reporting in underserved communities.
The sit-down will be Trump’s first in-depth interview since the Republican Party’s sweeping midterm losses on Tuesday.
Fox Corp. on Friday announced it had completed its $22 billion deal to take over Roku, one of the leading smart TV companies.
The newly elected U.S. Congress should restore press freedom protections at home and abroad by immediately strengthening oversight of federal agencies, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said on Thursday. 
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Borrell: Local advertising is growing. Is your sales strategy keeping up?

Local advertising dollars are growing, but the businesses spending them—and the products they’re buying—are changing faster than many media companies’ sales strategies. For publishers building their 2027 budgets, Borrell Associates' CEO Gordon Borrell’s message is direct: Growth will require finding a different customer and bringing more to the sales call than another advertising package.

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AI search is changing local discovery. Publishers already have an advantage

Local businesses do not need another complicated technology pitch. They need customers, calls and confidence that their marketing is working. As AI assistants reshape how consumers find plumbers, restaurants and other nearby services, publishers have an opening to help advertisers adapt - and to strengthen relationships built over years or decades.

You published it. Have you collected it? Column data puts public notice cash flow in focus

Amsterdam News once collected about 40 cents of every dollar it billed for classifieds, including legal notices. Today, that figure is 90 to 98 cents. Learn how the publication improved collections, what new data supplied by Column, reveals about getting paid faster, and why rethinking payment practices could strengthen your publication’s cash flow.

Readers shouldn’t have to become detectives

Your newsroom invests in reporting, fact-checking and earning readers’ trust. But when your stories appear alongside content from unfamiliar sources, can readers see the difference? Newsmatics CEO David Rothstein believes making ownership and origins easier to identify can help accountable publishers stand out.

The best ad sales pitch is the one you never have to explain

Diane Bedard entered a tourism agency’s website into Magic Spec, a sales tool from Broadstreet Ads that turns a prospect’s existing online content into a customized sample advertisement. She brought the resulting creative to lunch, and the response was immediate: “I want that. How much is it?” By showing exactly what the campaign could look like, Bedard eliminated the need to explain an unfamiliar digital product—and turned the demonstration into a sale. Instead of asking the advertiser to imagine the possibilities, she placed something polished, branded and tangible directly in front of the prospect.

Your reporting is solid. Can you afford to defend it?

A lawsuit can threaten a newsroom long before a court decides who is right. Holger Roonemaa, head of the investigative and fact-checking desk at Delfi Estonia, says an investigation into a political donor’s influence led to a claim seeking more than €400,000 against the publisher and its reporter. Reporters Shield covered the newsroom’s legal defense fees, helping preserve resources for further reporting. Delfi won in the first court instance, according to Roonemaa, but the appeal remains pending and the investigation remains online.

More revenue, more content, publisher control: Inside XPR Media’s syndication model

More revenue does not have to mean building another sales operation. During this E&P Solutions Series webinar, USA TODAY and XPR Media executives explored how publishers can tap existing agency demand for press releases and paid content, creating an additional revenue stream while retaining control over what appears on their sites.

More coverage where it counts: How The Center Square helps TH Media serve readers across three states

For a news publisher serving readers where Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin meet, regional coverage means following developments across all three states. As TH Media plans for a future beyond its longtime Associated Press relationship, it is learning how The Center Square can help fill those coverage needs.

More coverage where it counts: How The Center Square helps TH Media serve readers across three states

For a news publisher serving readers where Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin meet, regional coverage means following developments across all three states. As TH Media plans for a future beyond its longtime Associated Press relationship, it is learning how The Center Square can help fill those coverage needs.

Amsterdam News grows its legal notice business through an expanded partnership with Column

Amsterdam News is expanding its partnership with Column to strengthen its legal notice operations, create more capacity for growth, and gain access to new high-volume notice business from the large organizations in Column’s Automated Placement network placing across New York.

Helping advertisers get found in AI search: Local media’s next revenue opportunity

As AI changes how consumers find and choose local businesses, publishers have an opportunity to help advertisers remain visible. Duda provides the technology and insights publishers need to improve discoverability, measure business results and deliver those services at scale. The result can be stronger advertiser relationships and new recurring revenue.