As new magazine launches ticked up in 2025, Mr. Magazine™ offers a timely perspective on what the momentum signals about the evolving status of print heading into 2026.

As 2026 unfolds amid continued political, social and media disruption, CommPRO asked journalists and academics what the media must do to stay fair, tell the truth and ask tougher questions.

This article draws on insights from the latest episode of That Said with Michael Zeldin featuring CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta, alongside workplace wellness data from Truescope, a media intelligence and analytics platform that tracks workforce, business and societal trends, to explore how chronic pain, stress and culture intersect in today’s communications workplace.

From traditional newspapers to social media snippets, the way your audience consumes news has transcended the limitations of the traditional press

It’s crucial for journalists to provide comprehensive coverage that goes beyond sensationalism and explores the deeper issues at play.