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Navigating tragedy and transformation: The Uvalde Leader-News' Craig Garnett speaks out

The massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022, left an indelible mark on the community, claiming the lives of 19 children and two teachers. The event shocked the nation and profoundly impacted the small city of Uvalde and its local newspaper, the Uvalde Leader-News. Craig Garnett, owner and publisher of the paper, shared his experiences during this harrowing time, discussed the challenges and transformations that followed and spoke about the experience of having his team featured in the new ABC News documentary “Print It Black.”

Fund for Oregon Rural Journalism (FORJournalism): Teaching media literacy to the next generation of Oregon journalists

Fund for Oregon Rural Journalism (FORJournalism) was organized three years ago to help rural newspapers remain viable. Among its priorities is training young people — some still in high school — the tenets of journalism and journalism literacy and funding paid internships so a new generation of journalists can chip in at small rural newspapers that need help.

Stop thinking of Press Forward as a single program

I’ve been beating the drum among public media leaders for over a year: You need to understand what’s happening with Press Forward, the $500 million effort to remake local news. So it was heartening — and frustrating — to see dozens of public media leaders show up when three Press Forward leaders appeared at a webinar presented by the consultancy Public Media Company and Current in early July.

From tragedy to screen: Uvalde Leader-News’s journey in ‘Print It Black’

On May 24, 2022, nineteen children and two educators were killed when a single shooter opened fire at Robb Elementary in the small town of Uvalde, Texas. No local newsroom can ever fully be prepared to tell the story of a community brought to its knees by a mass murder. Uvalde Leader-News Owner-Publisher Craig Garnett was approached by ABC News about allowing a documentary film team into their lives. “Print It Black” refers to how the newsroom handled the following day’s 1A page.

Pew survey reveals misconceptions about financial health of local news

Topline findings from the January 2024 Pew Research Center survey and report, “Americans’ Changing Relationship with Local News,” reveal some challenging trends for local news outlets.
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More than 100 reporters, photographers, editors and digital producers in Connecticut’s largest newsroom unionized and formed the Connecticut News Guild. The staff of Hearst Connecticut Media Group went public with about 85% of the workers signing union cards.

A reporter resigned and the Cody Enterprise attached corrections to four articles after a competitor noted quotes that appeared real — but weren’t.
Former President Donald Trump says he has agreed to an offer from ABC News to debate Vice President Kamala Harris on Sept. 10.
Paramount Global on Thursday wrote down the value of its cable-TV networks by nearly $6 billion, a day after rival Warner Bros. Discovery revised the worth of its own cable business lower by a whopping $9.1 billion.
The Warner Bros. Discovery boss watched Wednesday afternoon as his company’s already anemic stock price plummeted more than 10% in after-hours trading, hitting a dangerous new low of $6.90 after the company reported second quarter earnings.
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From platforms to practice: Key findings from Pew’s Social Media Study

In this episode of “E&P Reports,” we interview Katerina Eva Matsa, director of news and information research at Pew Research Center, and Jim Brady, vice president of journalism at Knight Foundation, to delve into the Pew study: “How Americans Get News on TikTok, X, Facebook and Instagram.” The insights gleaned from our conversation provide a roadmap for news publishers navigating this dynamic environment.

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This was seriously a no-win situation for everyone involved. The NABJ caused a large rift in their membership — with some members calling for a new association — and did nothing to help its female members feel safe and supported. Former president Trump may think he “crushed it,” but I doubt highly that he gained any followers today — and probably gave the Harris campaign some great clips for future ads.
Drawing from his experiences managing and training sellers and general principles from established profiling tools like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and DISC assessment, E&P columnist Richard E. Brown has identified four primary profiles — the Aggressor, the Analyst, the Actor and the Ally. This A-Suite concept is designed to help salespeople identify strengths and areas for improvement, not only for themselves but also in understanding the business owners and decision-makers they work with.
At the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC), students are drawn to the diverse educational opportunities that prepare them for successful careers in various media fields. Whether it’s sports journalism, television storytelling, or multiple career paths, UFCJC offers immersive experiences that are central to attracting students. This institution not only tailors its programs to meet professional aspirations but also equips students to step into the media world ready to make an impact, thanks to its hands-on learning environments and comprehensive curriculum.
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This research will continue to explore how AI can empower journalism workflows in a way that encourages transparency and accuracy, and additional AI capabilities that can be developed to support reporting.
Audacy sounded an upbeat financial message Friday as it reported gains in digital advertising and network radio on its way to substantially narrowing its quarterly loss from a year ago.
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) delivered $574 million in revenue for the second quarter of 2024. Loss attributable to the shareholders of Scripps was $13 million or 15 cents per share.
Harris has yet to sit for an interview or take questions from the stump since launching her campaign July 21, but she told press pool reporters on the tarmac Thursday that she hopes to have an interview scheduled by the end of the month.
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Community Impact, the largest news organization in Texas, is excited to announce a new partnership with Broadstreet Ads, headquartered in New Jersey. This collaboration is set to significantly enhance the digital reach and effectiveness of local advertisers.

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Column, the software platform for informing the public, today announced the official launch of its obituaries and classifieds categories. This expansion represents a significant milestone for the company, enabling publishers across the country to streamline their advertising operations and reinvigorate their revenue streams with Column’s advanced suite of software and services.
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Watch this "E&P Reports" Sponsored Webinar revealing how these three news publishers are taking advantage of the new, growing, impactful media of digital signage, to reach new readers and drive new revenue.
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