Media Insight Project adds partners ahead of new report release
Northwestern University, University of Maryland join API and AP-NORC Center in research on how people engage with news and information
Heinz Endowments renews support to advance the Pittsburgh Community Advisory Committee
The next phase, enabled by the Endowments’ two-year commitment of more than $150,000, will enable regular collaboration between Pittsburgh residents and local newsrooms.
Robyn Tomlin named executive director of the American Press Institute
Tomlin joins API after more than three decades in journalism and media leadership, most recently serving as chief news and membership officer at McClatchy, where she managed editorial and audience strategy across 30 local news organizations, including The Miami Herald and The Kansas City Star.
American Press Institute names Yoni Greenbaum vice president of product strategy
Greenbaum brings almost 30 years of news media experience to API, and he most recently served as chief operating officer at Lehigh Valley Public Media and chief content officer at PBS 39, both in Bethlehem, Pa.
API welcomes Marlene Harris-Taylor as director of community engagement
As director of inclusion and audience growth, Harris-Taylor will continue API’s efforts to drive organizational and cultural transformation while sharpening its commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. She’ll also work to deepen API’s partnerships with community organizations and non-news experts.
API Senior VP Samantha Ragland named interim Executive Director
This transition comes as API continues supporting local and community newsrooms, advancing journalistic sustainability and programming for equity and belonging in media.
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