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As trust in data becomes more contested, newsrooms face a growing challenge: how to make complex analysis credible, accessible and relevant to local audiences. At AP, the answer has increasingly been collaboration. In a recent AP Forward session with partners from Stanford’s Big Local News and The Seattle Times, one theme stood out. Data journalism […]
For any newsroom considering philanthropy, one question looms large: how do we protect our editorial integrity? The answer: clear policies, baked in from the beginning. “Make sure you’re baking policies into your program from day one,” said Bri Crane during our AP Forward webinar. “They can change, and might have to change, but start with […]
Individual giving represents 80% of all U.S. philanthropy, yet most news organizations focus their fundraising efforts on foundations. As Rachel White noted in our recent AP Forward webinar, this is a missed opportunity. “Individuals are the most overlooked and the most important part of the philanthropic puzzle for news worldwide,” she said. Bri Crane, APFJ’s […]
The AP Fund for Journalism was created in 2024 with a dual mission: to support public service journalism while strengthening the local news ecosystem across America. For years before that, the Associated Press had secured foundation grants for specific editorial projects—climate, health, religion—building relationships with major funders like Knight, Gates, and Walton. These early projects […]
Increasingly, national stories are playing out in local communities, forcing local journalists to step into unfamiliar territory. From protests and immigration to education and healthcare, local papers are covering issues they once left to national outlets. “Small, medium-sized newspapers who were 100% local are taking on how national issues affect the local level,” said Traci […]
In an increasingly divided society, local newspapers are struggling to maintain trust while navigating a fraught political landscape. The panelists tackled the complicated balance of objectivity, transparency, and engagement. “Trust across the United States in media is very challenged,” said Leonard Woolsey, President of Southern Newspapers. “But that’s our story to tell and we need to […]
The digital transformation of the media industry has been underway for decades, but for many local newsrooms, the struggle to balance digital innovation with the realities of print remains very real. Leonard Woolsey offered a vivid metaphor: “Think of McDonald’s. Ten, fifteen years ago almost all of their sales occurred inside the restaurant. Last year, […]
Artificial intelligence is quickly reshaping every industry, and local news is no exception. During the panel, leaders shared how they are embracing AI not as a threat, but as a powerful tool to enhance efficiency and engagement. “It’s a tremendous tool… lots of opportunities to make it easier for people to do better work faster,” […]
The traditional business model of local journalism is no longer sustainable. As digital disruption continues, panelists agreed that the industry must fundamentally rethink how it generates revenue. Gone are the days when advertising alone could support robust newsrooms. “Do we want companies with lots of revenue but making little money, or do we want moderate […]
One of the most pressing concerns raised during the AP-hosted panel on the future of local media was the growing challenge of attracting and retaining talent. As the media landscape continues to evolve, traditional qualifications are no longer sufficient. Leaders across the industry are rethinking what it means to build a successful newsroom. “Acquiring talent […]
“The Lost Boys” and “Schmigadoon!” each earned a leading 12 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, as nominators also made June Squibb the oldest Tony-nominated actor in history at 96. Danny Burstein is now the most-nominated male actor in Tony history. “The Lost Boys,” an adaptation of a 1987 teen movie vampire thriller, and “Schmigadoon!,” an adaptation of an Apple TV series that […]
MAY 5, 2026
“2000 Meters to Andriivka,” the documentary from The Associated Press and FRONTLINE, has won a News & Documentary Emmy® Award for Outstanding Direction: Documentary. The honor was presented Thursday night at the 47th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards, recognizing the film’s gripping and intimate portrayal of the war in Ukraine. Produced by FRONTLINE and AP, “2000 Meters to Andriivka” offers a deeply personal look at the toll of the […]
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