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LATEST PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Covering the 2024 elections? Ballotpedia’s got you covered.
Ballotpedia provides research and nonpartisan insight on U.S. politics, policy, and elections.
Defending democracy: How Democracy Fund is supporting local journalism throughout the 2024 election cycle and beyond
Democracy Fund supports partners in pursuit of a just and inclusive society.
45 LION members selected for Sustainability Audit’s 2024 October-December cycle
Publishers will receive expert guidance and $20,000.
LATEST RESOURCES
LION members now have free access to new AI-powered tools from Rolli
These tools can help members track disinformation, find experts, meet deadlines, and more.
LION members can now access discounted AI tools from Nota to maximize human-created content
Nota’s AI-powered tools allow publishers to reformat and optimize content across text, audio, and video formats.
‘A game-changer for local news’: How AI can enhance the work of independent newsrooms when used responsibly
Artificial Intelligence expert and LION member Nikita Roy shares tools and tips for news publishers interested in exploring this technology.
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LATEST NEWS FROM LION
How our 2024 member survey is informing programming and benefits
We’re prioritizing more opportunities for members to network and learn.
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.
85 LIONs to receive funding from Press Forward’s first Open Call
Most of these publications will receive $100,000 in general operating support over two years.
INSPIRING LIONS
Member Spotlights
BoiseDev’s winning secret to selling newsletter ads: Only local news, only local ads
The site earns 60 percent of its advertising revenue through its high-open-rate email projects, in partnership with local ad agencies.
How The Bedford Citizen prioritized its internal operations to pursue revenue growth and avoid burnout
Through LION’s Sustainability Lab, the team developed a master spreadsheet to track ideas and impact.
How The Lansing Journal grew recurring reader revenue by 20%
They secured 48 new monthly subscribers and $14,000 in projected revenue in four weeks.