Strategy Starts with Listening
How your feedback shaped our work this year, and why we need your voice to build 2026.
We say it all the time: good strategy starts with listening.
We don’t want to guess what newsrooms need; we want to know. That listening shapes everything we do, from how we design our programs to where we direct our funding.
You can see the direct line between your feedback and our work in our latest impact report.
We are now looking ahead to 2026.
We want to ensure that the American Press Institute continues to show up for this field in the most effective way possible. We are making a concerted effort to bridge the gap between experts in non-news spaces and the practitioners running news organizations across the country.
That is why I would love to hear from you.
Please take a moment to share your perspective in our 2025 Impact Survey.
Your feedback helps us understand what is actually working on the ground. It tells us what could be better. It allows us to provide the best opportunities for connection in the year ahead.
The survey will be open through Thursday, Dec. 11.
Thank you for being part of this community. We are grateful for all you do to keep local news strong.
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