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LION Publishers share their expertise in editorial, technology, business, advertising sales, marketing and fundraising with their peers. Network with a supportive group of online news pioneers who are proving daily that local online news can not only survive, but thrive.
As a member of LION Publishers, you and your organization will be associated with a group of the most recognized and respected local news experts in the nation. The association works as an advocate for local independent news organizations, raising our members’ public profile and standing in the industry.
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Put Revenue-Building Ideas in Motion We’re excited to announce a new webinar highlighting companies that provide valuable solutions to LION members. The 5 Revenue Ideas in 50 Minutes webinar gives you ideas you can start using right away to make an impact for your publication. Sign up now. Get inspired to generate more money with
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Rebekah Monson, co-founder and COO for WhereBy.Us, is the newest member of LION Publishers’ Board of Directors. WhereBy.Us brands include Miami’s The New Tropic, Seattle’s The Evergrey, Portland’s Bridgeliner, and Orlando’s Pulptown, serve more than a million curious locals each year. The company completed Jason Calcanis’s LAUNCH Accelerator, and is currently expanding and enhancing its
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We’re excited to announce the finalists for the 2020 LION Awards, which celebrates the best of independent online media across the U.S. and Canada, from solopreneurs to large newsrooms. This is the second year for the awards, which invited nearly 30 judges from across the industry to evaluate 169 entries from LION members — more
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