Research in action: How newsrooms can use AI to integrate “Words That Work” into their strategy
By combining the “Words That Work” message frames with generative AI, newsrooms can bridge proven communication research and everyday workflows.
Want to build a stronger earned revenue function in your news organization? Start by listening to potential sponsors
Extending community listening to the business side of journalism can lead to conversations that offer a better understanding of a sponsor’s goals and challenges, what audiences they want to reach, what products would best fit their needs and how to work together toward a shared set of goals.
Developing an AI usage policy in your news organization
This summer, the Product & AI Studio asked members of our portfolio with active AI grants whether their organizations had published public AI usage policies. This post explores the AI policy adoption journey of those organizations.
Reflections of a localist: Remarks from Sarabeth Berman for the DRK Foundation
AJP CEO Sarabeth Berman shared her reflections with social entrepreneurs from across the world at DRK’s annual retreat on the power of local journalism, how our organization has evolved, and the lessons learned.
Introducing a new AI guide for local news editorial teams
This quarterly-updated guide will help local news outlets navigate AI tools for local reporting, detailing what each tool does, how it's used, who's using it, and what makes it unique.
We read thousands of articles by local news outlets across the country. Here’s what we learned.
Learn how AJP-supported efforts are identifying and addressing information gaps across the country.
Impact Report 2025: Rebuilding the ties that bind
In a moment when trusted local news is disappearing, AJP’s portfolio is demonstrating what’s possible when we choose to rebuild civic life one community and one newsroom at a time.
Leading forward: Highlights from AJPalooza 2025
During AJPalooza 2025, nearly 200 guests from across our portfolio gathered to explore leadership, coalitions and impact.
