Dylan Sanchez, Author at LION Publishers

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Dylan Sanchez

LION data shows centering audience grows publisher revenue

News businesses that regularly engage with their audience make more money, earn more traffic, and boost their subscriber base faster

By Dylan Sanchez and Andrew Rockway

December 10, 2025

Philanthropy overtakes advertising as most common revenue stream for LIONs

In 2025, members saw surges in foundation funding and reader revenue.

By Dylan Sanchez and Natalya Dreszer

October 16, 2024

LION member revenue is up as more people directly support local news

Our nearly 600 members continue to grow and diversify their business models, revenue streams, products, and annual revenue.

By Dylan Sanchez

Social is down, newsletters are up: How audiences are finding LIONs in 2024

Changes to social media and search prompt publishers to shift strategy.

By Andrew Rockway and Dylan Sanchez

September 20, 2023

Adding more staff isn’t the only way to lessen your workload

Four insights we took away from analyzing 100 Sustainability Audits from independent news businesses.

By Dylan Sanchez

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