September 23, 2026 Why LION is getting out of the big-conference business (for now) An FAQ of sorts about how we’re setting our sights on different ways to convene in 2027 By Chris Krewson
June 18, 2025 ‘The real work begins’: What happened after those LION Audits in Kansas The Wichita Foundation empowered local publishers and gained an ecosystem-wide view — and new funding priorities. By Chris Krewson
January 29, 2025 LION Publishers’ impact report recaps busy 2024, outlines plans for a big 2025 As the need for local news rises, we’re committed to helping our members serve their communities for years to come. By Chris Krewson
October 22, 2024 10 things I’ve learned about independent publishing since launching Billy Penn in 2014 Some of the challenges LIONs face are the same, but the landscape looks very different a decade later. By Chris Krewson
March 21, 2024 LION is hiring a Development Director! This executive-level role will lead our revenue diversification strategy to support LION’s long-term sustainability. By Chris Krewson
March 12, 2024 Three ways our members have driven LION’s work since 2019 We need to make it easier for our members to operate, not harder. By Chris Krewson
February 6, 2024 LION Publishers 2023 Annual Report Independent news publishers offer a glimpse into the future of sustainable journalism. By Chris Krewson
November 8, 2023 Introducing LION’s 2023-2024 board and executive leadership Gunita Singh, from Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, will be this year’s board chair. By Chris Krewson
October 16, 2023 LION is hiring a Membership Director This executive-level role will lead our membership strategy in support of our nearly 500 LION members. By Chris Krewson
June 8, 2023 New Google News Initiative program funding will benefit hundreds of LION members LION members can qualify for up to $20,000. By Chris Krewson
April 26, 2023 LION expands operations in Canada with new education, research projects Our first foray North includes customizing our trainings and assessing the landscape. By Chris Krewson
April 25, 2023 Which publishers will benefit, and which wouldn’t, from the California Journalism Protection Act This letter was sent to the California legislature and our members there in opposition of AB-866. By Chris Krewson
