320 When Minneapolis becomes the story: Inside the Star Tribune’s newsroom and brand response
"E & P Reports" from Editor & Publisher Magazine hosted by Mike Blinder
Release Date: 02/07/2026
343 Opinion pages need a reboot, not a retreat, says Stuart Brotman
"E & P Reports" from Editor & Publisher Magazine hosted by Mike Blinder
As broadcasters debated whether to air President Donald Trump’s recent prime-time address live and local newspapers continued rethinking political opinion pages, one question has become increasingly difficult to ignore: Has journalism’s greatest challenge shifted from protecting free speech to preserving productive public discourse? Constitutional scholar Stuart Brotman believes the First Amendment remains remarkably strong. It is America’s ability to engage respectfully with one another that is showing signs of strain. Access more at this episode’s landing page, at:
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342 Industry unites: NMA and America’s Newspapers come together in Washington
"E & P Reports" from Editor & Publisher Magazine hosted by Mike Blinder
For decades, the leaders of America’s newspaper industry have gathered separately to tackle many of the same challenges—from protecting journalism and strengthening business models to navigating public policy and emerging technology. This September, that changes as the News Media Alliance and America’s Newspapers bring their flagship meetings together in Washington, D.C., creating an unprecedented week of collaboration, advocacy and education. In an exclusive conversation with E&P, Danielle Coffey and Dean Ridings explain why they believe a more unified industry is essential to...
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341 Beyond news deserts: How Village Media is proving local journalism can still grow
"E & P Reports" from Editor & Publisher Magazine hosted by Mike Blinder
While much of the news industry continues to focus on shrinking newsrooms, disappearing newspapers and expanding news deserts, Village Media is proving another path is possible. In this exclusive E&P Reports conversation, founder and CEO Jeff Elgie and Board Chair Richard Gingras explain how their digital-first company has grown into one of North America’s most successful local news organizations by putting community, audience reach and disciplined execution at the center of its strategy. Rather than chasing legacy business models, they argue that local journalism can still thrive when...
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340 Shannon Kinney: Why today’s media sellers must become trusted advisors
"E & P Reports" from Editor & Publisher Magazine hosted by Mike Blinder
Local media sales has entered a new era. Advertisers no longer need a salesperson to launch a marketing campaign, buy digital ads or build an online presence, giving them more choices—and less patience for generic sales pitches—than ever before. According to Dream Local Digital founder and E&P “Ad Sales Life” columnist Shannon Kinney, the sales professionals who thrive won’t be those with the best rate cards or biggest audiences. They’ll be the ones who consistently deliver ideas, insights and strategic value, positioning themselves as trusted advisors rather than order takers....
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339 The future of news could depend on gaming, creators and creative friction
"E & P Reports" from Editor & Publisher Magazine hosted by Mike Blinder
News organizations have spent years debating whether artificial intelligence will replace journalists, whether social media is helping or hurting democracy, and whether younger audiences still value news. But according to Nebraska Public Media Chief Innovation Officer Chad Davis, those may no longer be the most important questions. During a recent episode of E&P Reports, Davis argued that journalism’s greatest challenge is understanding how audience behavior is changing in a world increasingly shaped by gaming, creator-driven platforms, conversational media and AI. His message: The...
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338 Newsrooms know what they need to do. Why aren’t they doing it?
"E & P Reports" from Editor & Publisher Magazine hosted by Mike Blinder
A new global study suggests journalism’s biggest challenge may not be AI, declining trust or shrinking revenues. Instead, it may be the widening gap between what news organizations say their priorities are and how their newsrooms actually operate. In a recent E&P Reports conversation, WAN-IFRA CEO Stig Kirk Ørskov and FT Strategies Insights Manager Lamberto Lambertini discussed findings from the Future Newsrooms Study, which surveyed more than 400 newsroom leaders across 86 countries and revealed an industry still spending far more time producing content than building audience...
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337 AI won’t save bad salespeople: Ryan Dohrn on the future of media revenue
"E & P Reports" from Editor & Publisher Magazine hosted by Mike Blinder
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how media sales teams prospect, research, communicate and report results. Yet according to media revenue strategist Ryan Dohrn, the technology itself is not the competitive advantage. The real differentiator remains the same as it has always been: the salesperson using it. In a conversation with E&P, Dohrn argues that AI won’t replace strong salespeople or save weak ones. Instead, it will amplify existing strengths, expose existing weaknesses and reward those who learn how to combine technology with relevance, preparation and authentic human...
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336 Jeff Jarvis challenges conventional wisdom on public policy funding, AI and audience growth
"E & P Reports" from Editor & Publisher Magazine hosted by Mike Blinder
The future of local journalism is increasingly being shaped by two fundamental questions: Who should pay for it, and what should it produce? Those questions were at the center this conversation between E&P Publisher Mike Blinder and media critic, author and journalism educator Jeff Jarvis. The discussion grew out of two recent E&P Reports episodes that sparked debate beyond E&P’s audience: about public policy funding for journalism that drew a , and on newsroom cadence, AI and audience expectations that prompted a published . Together, the debates raised larger questions about...
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335 Tens of millions flow into local news as public policy becomes journalism’s fourth leg
"E & P Reports" from Editor & Publisher Magazine hosted by Mike Blinder
For decades, local journalism’s business model rested on advertising, subscriptions and philanthropy. Now, according to Rebuild Local News co-founder Steven Waldman, a fourth leg is rapidly emerging: public policy. New state laws, tax credits and government-backed initiatives have already directed more than $129 million into local newsrooms, with tens of millions more expected this year alone. Waldman says the shift signals a major new chapter in how communities may ultimately sustain local journalism. Access more at this episode’s landing page, at:
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334 Why USA TODAY created a newspaper march for America’s 250th
"E & P Reports" from Editor & Publisher Magazine hosted by Mike Blinder
As America approaches its 250th birthday, USA TODAY is reviving a nearly forgotten newspaper tradition with the debut of the “USA TODAY March,” a new Sousa-style composition celebrating journalism, patriotism and community connection. In a recent E&P Reports interview, USA TODAY’s Liz Johnson and composer and features writer Jim Beckerman discussed how the unusual project evolved from a piece of newspaper history into a modern effort to reconnect audiences with the civic and cultural role journalism once played in American life. Access more at this episode’s landing page, at: ...
info_outlineWhen national attention suddenly converges on a single city, the decisions made inside one local newsroom can shape how the entire world understands what’s happening. That is the position The Minnesota Star Tribune now finds itself in as immigration enforcement activity in Minneapolis draws intense national and international scrutiny. In this moment, journalism, safety, credibility, and brand strategy are no longer separate conversations — they are happening at once, in real time. This behind-the-scenes look reveals how the Star Tribune’s newsroom and leadership are navigating pressure, responsibility, and purpose as the world watches Minneapolis.
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