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Pew Research Center’s Holcomb updates publishers on state of local news

As independent online publications become more prevalent on the digital landscape, it’s important for publishers to understand where readers access their local news and the part that social media plays in that process. Jesse Holcomb, associate director of Journalism Research with the Pew Research Center, broke down the numbers for LION Publishers at the 2015 summit at Columbia College in Chicago Friday.

Publishers share lessons learned in crowdfunding

LION publishers shared important lessons Friday on the use of crowdfunding for journalism projects with both Beacon and Kickstarter. In 2015, The Lo-Down successfully raised $28,000 to cover small businesses on New York City’s Lower East Side while Charlottesville Tomorrow faced a setback when a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for website enhancements failed to capture the community’s attention.

How independent local news sites can lead the way in investigative reporting

Tips and tricks from experienced journalists on how to do great investigative reporting and grounded public-service and government reporting in a small newsroom

Hire sales help as soon as possible, experts say

When should a local news publisher hire a full-time sales person? Three LION panelists with hard-earned experience agree, it’s best to get someone on the street as soon as possible.

Leaders stress building community to increase financial support by readers

Three newsroom leaders stressed the importance of building community ties to increase financial support that sustains their work. But they also acknowledged the difficulty in finding the resources to conduct that outreach.

Photos: Friday at the 2015 LION Summit

Photos from the first full day of the 2015 conference of Local Independent Online News Publishers.

October 2, 2015

I wish I knew: LION Publishers share their best ideas

A LION conference favorite – Publishers sharing their best ideas. This session was like a best practices round table, only in a movie-theater setting, where the microphone was floated around the lecture hall to solicit the best ideas from local editors for boosting readership, advertising, revenue and, as a result, spirits of those in the online news trenches who generally discover tricks of the trade by trial and error.

October 2, 2015

Livestream of LION Publishers 2015 Summit

Follow along live and watch video replays of speakers and panel discussions from the LION Publishers 2015 Summit in Chicago.

By LION Publishers

October 2, 2015

Follow live today: LION Summit of local indie online news publishers

Can’t make it to Chicago for the LION Publishers 2015 Summit? Follow livestreamed portions of the conference, our blog about speakers and panel discussions and live tweeting throughout the day.

By LION Publishers

September 28, 2015

Guidebook: Get the conference app

Download the Guidebook conference app to help you keep track of which sessions you’re planning to attend. The app, available for iOS and Android, lets you set up your own personalized schedule and notifications.

September 27, 2015

Chicago weather: Mostly sunny and cool

If you’re traveling to the 2015 LION Summit, you might be wondering just how heavy of a sweater to bring. Here’s the forecast:

September 21, 2015

2015 will see the largest-ever gathering of LION Publishers

The 2015 conference of local indie online publishers will be the largest gathering that LION has convened. We already have more attendees signed up than for our previous annual summit, and we have almost two weeks of registration left. Is your name on the list?