June 21, 2021 Want to launch a news startup? Apply for our second annual GNI Startups Boot Camp Last year, we created the Google News Initiative Startups Boot Camp to support aspiring news entrepreneurs across North America. By Lisa Heyamoto
June 7, 2021 How RANGE built a newsletter audience from scratch — and converted 9 percent of readers to paid members In our latest episode of News Guest, Luke Baumgarten talks about the lessons he’s learned By Ben DeJarnette
June 2, 2021 How LION is growing, and how you can help It’s a crucial time for the independent news sector. Half of the daily newspaper circulation… By LION Publishers
May 26, 2021 Dear Penda: How do I set prices for my sponsorship packages? In our first Dear Penda column, LION News Revenue Coach Penda Howell answers questions about… By Penda Howell
May 26, 2021 Hiring 101: A guide to effective and equitable hiring for independent news publishers What does it take to hire a diverse, talented team for an independent local news… By Ben DeJarnette
May 26, 2021 5 Tips for Choosing a Fiscal Sponsor for Your Newsroom What we learned about fiscal sponsorship options and pitfalls for independent local news publishers One… By Ben DeJarnette
May 25, 2021 Apply for our News Revenue Fellowship to hire a revenue-generating role for your independent news business The independent news industry needs a better infrastructure to train and support staff in revenue-generating roles. By Anika Anand
May 11, 2021 How to start selling merchandise as an independent local news organization Here’s how Block Club Chicago and Burb Media are earning serious revenue from merchandise sales. By Ben DeJarnette
May 11, 2021 Meet LION’s News Revenue Coach: Penda Howell joins LION from NY Amsterdam News Designing revenue products, building strong relationships with sponsors, advertisers and donors to support mission-oriented work… By Anika Anand
May 5, 2021 How Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service built a racially diverse team that reflects the community it serves In one of America’s most diverse cities, nearly 70 percent of MNNS’s paid staff members… By Ben DeJarnette
April 21, 2021 A podcast for news entrepreneurs, featuring practical advice on launching and growing a news business News Guest is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts… By Ben DeJarnette
April 21, 2021 Gunita Singh, Jamaal Glenn join LION Publishers Board of Directors The Board of Directors of LION Publishers grew by two last week as the body… By Ben DeJarnette
