July 8, 2026 How BlueLena helps independent news publishers build the systems behind sustainable audience and revenue growth Founder and CEO Daniel Williams shares how newsrooms with limited capacity and competing priorities can get ahead. By Hayley Milloy
June 17, 2026 Audience analysis, translation, research, and more: How LIONs are using AI Local news businesses are using AI tools to make their day-to-day work easier and their journalism better. By Natalie Van Hoozer
June 10, 2026 How this LION in Alaska bought the hometown legacy paper in just three weeks Eight questions for Amy Bushatz, whose Mat-Su Sentinel will operate the 80-year-old Frontiersman. By Hayley Milloy
May 27, 2026 Meet the 20 news organizations in our 2026 Sustainability 360 program News outlets from across the U.S. were selected to receive customized coaching and back-office support for one year. By Alma Washington
May 13, 2026 Meet the 6 nominees for LION Publishers’ 2026 Community Member of the Year Award LION members: Cast your vote by midnight on May 29. By Natalie Van Hoozer
May 12, 2026 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
April 22, 2026 Knight’s new journalism VP: Sustainability depends on community demand (Q&A) Amalie Nash on the importance of providing the right information, in the right formats, on the platforms people actually use By Hayley Milloy
April 1, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 LION Publishers Sustainability Awards How (and why) to apply for the only industry awards that celebrate sustainable business models in independent journalism. By Jess deRivera
March 23, 2026 LION Publishers is hiring a Salesforce Manager We’re seeking a database systems manager to help us scale our impact. Apply by April 10 at 11 p.m. PT. By Ipshita Abraham
March 9, 2026 Open call for speakers, facilitators: Share your expertise at the 2026 Independent News Sustainability Summit How to get involved and make the most of LION’s annual in-person conference. By Natalie Van Hoozer and Jess deRivera
March 2, 2026 Apply to judge the 2026 LION Publishers Sustainability Awards If you’re interested in volunteering as a judge, fill out the interest form by March 20 at 5 p.m. PT. By Natalie Van Hoozer
January 23, 2026 Tiny News Collective offers discounted fiscal sponsorship to LION members The discounted fiscal sponsorship fee for LION Publishers members is 5% of all program grants and donations received. By LION Publishers
