April 1, 2015 LION Summit: Local independent online news publishers roaring back to Chicago Register now — LION’s conference in Chicago, Oct. 1-3, will feature dozens of informative sessions with concrete tips for success in the local news biz. It’s not too late to sign up to be a part of LION’s largest-ever gathering! By Dylan Smith
March 30, 2015 Journalism and Women Symposium discount available to LION members LION members are eligible for a special discounted membership in the Journalism and Women Symposium, or JAWS, a national networking organization for women in journalism. By LION Publishers
March 25, 2015 LION member spotlight: Universal Hub The publisher of an independent news site that’s not just “in Boston,” but “of Boston,” talks about standing out in a crowded media market. By LION Publishers
March 25, 2015 LION offers free monthly webinar series for members Frustrations with organic reach on Facebook, how to apply for foundation funding, and moving beyond simple display advertising are among upcoming topics in a new monthly webinar series free for LION members. By LION Publishers
March 18, 2015 LION member spotlight: Prairie Village Post Founder of Kansas local news site says journalism entrepreneurs need patience and a strong early focus on business development. By LION Publishers
February 28, 2015 ‘Culture of accuracy’ needed as journalists work fast and alone Journalists can work quickly and independently without sacrificing accuracy, a panel of leading breaking news editors and journalism educators — including LION Publishers member Ned Berke — said at a forum at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism. By LION Publishers
February 20, 2015 Email newsletters can drive traffic, engagement: Web journalists offer advice Email newsletters can be among the top three or four sources of referral traffic for local online news sites. They can also be a good way to engage with readers and establish and/or hone one’s editorial “voice.” By LION Publishers
February 17, 2015 LION Publishers on Twitter Follow a stream of the best local news reporting in the nation, thanks to the hard work of the members of LION Publishers. By Dylan Smith
February 16, 2015 LION hires DeRienzo to expand leadership in local publishing LION Publishers is pleased to announce that industry leader Matt DeRienzo has been hired as the group’s interim Executive Director. “Indie news sites are among the brightest lights in local journalism,” DeRienzo said. By Dylan Smith
October 16, 2014 Partnerships: LIONs team up with legacy media Members-only report: For small, local, independent news publishers, teaming up with a larger news organization can be a big boost — but making it a true partnership that works for both parties can be a challenge. Here’s how some LIONs are handling the situation. By Eugene Driscoll
June 24, 2014 How to hire an ad salesperson for your LION site As a journalism entrepreneur, knowing when to hire a salesperson instead of continuing to handle sales and editorial yourself is a juggling act, and there’s no single correct answer. Some experienced LION publishers say you should start looking to hire a sales person as soon as you see demand rising for your product. By Eugene Driscoll
May 24, 2014 2013 LION Summit: Innovation for Digital Media Entrepreneurs The LION Summit builds on the Block by Block conferences, bringing together the independent online news industry’s leaders and innovators from across the country for training, networking and conversations about the future of news. By Dylan Smith
