June 10, 2026 How this LION in Alaska bought the hometown legacy paper in just three weeks Eight questions for Amy Bushatz, whose Mat-Su Sentinel will operate the 80-year-old Frontiersman. By Hayley Milloy
July 30, 2025 Audience research first-timers: Making the case to (finally) prioritize that reader survey Three LIONs share the results of their initial audience research efforts, along with tips and resources from experts. By Joe Lanane
April 30, 2025 The Florida publisher earning nearly $100k/year from readers A LION Sustainability Audit led to Mainstreet Daily News launching membership, and “a larger revenue stream faster than we expected.” By Andrew Rockway
July 24, 2024 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. By Andrew Rockway
June 12, 2024 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. By Hayley Milloy
June 5, 2024 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. By Andrew Rockway
May 8, 2024 2PuntosPlatform created a first-ever fundraising campaign through the LION/GNI Sustainability Lab The project raised $6,640 in less than two months. By Hayley Milloy
December 21, 2023 Reimagining Client Services and Products to Achieve Funding Goals Energeticcity pivots its strategy in response to Canada’s Bill C-18. By Hayley Milloy
December 4, 2023 Evolving a Project Into Full-Fledged Media Business How NRI Nation created the infrastructure to allow for future growth. By Ashley Woods Branch
November 7, 2023 Focusing on People Operations for Innovation and Training How La Converse and École Converse prioritized hiring and onboarding processes to support their growth. By Ashley Woods Branch
September 5, 2023 CalMatters CEO on Texas Tribune layoffs: ‘Growing too fast is a danger, but so is standing still.’ CalMatters CEO Neil Chase shares more context on the mechanics of nonprofit revenue forecasting and fundraising. By Neil Chase
August 21, 2023 Taking Control of Finances Through Budgeting and Forecasting How the founder of the Clearing a New Path podcast gained confidence managing money. By Ashley Woods Branch
