We’re the American Press Institute.
Our Purpose
The American Press Institute is the solutions lab for local media, providing the tools and support needed to help news organizations survive and thrive.
Our mission
We equip local media to build trusted, resilient, people-first organizations capable of navigating change and strengthening civic life in their communities.
Our Strategic Focus
As a solutions partner to local media, the American Press Institute turns real-world challenges into actionable insights that foster civic trust and resilient organizations.
We strengthen the relationship between news organizations and their communities by fostering civic discourse, supporting press freedom and ensuring people have the trusted information they need to participate in civic life.
We help local news organizations build people-centered, adaptive and inclusive cultures that can navigate change and lead in an AI-supported future.
We develop actionable insights, tools and operational strategies that support sustainable, innovative and data-informed news organizations.
