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Conference 17

Livestream: Welcome, Local news in the big city

By Doug Hardy | Oct. 28, 2017

Follow our livestream of the 2017 LION Summit in Chicago. 

Check out more entries in our 2017 conference blog »

LION Publishers 2018 conferences

LION @ IRE Orlando: June

Mini-conference at Investigative Reporters & Editors, Orlando, Fla., June 15

2018 LION Summit: October in Chicago

Chicago, Oct. 11-13, 2018 LION Summit

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2018 conference blog

  • Annual summit of local independent online news publishers Oct. 11-13 in Chicago
  • Speakers wanted: Get up on your soap box!
  • More»

2017 conference blog

  • Students playing key role in local journalism at some indie online sites
  • Local online news sites talk membership programs as key new revenue source
  • Ample opportunities to monetize sports coverage, local online news publishers say
  • A 'small-batch digital magazine' fills a local news hole in Texas
  • 'Always be requesting:' Fighting for public data as a constant process
  • Foundation reps outline vision for supporting local journalism organizations
  • Journalists warned: ‘We cannot be ignorant of our privilege’
  • Overcoming sales objections means research, listening, and providing solutions
  • Livestream: Lightning talks 4 - Better ad products, City Bureau, Report for America
  • Collaboration Can Be a Win-Win for News Sites
  • 2017 LION Summit Livestream: Saturday Afternoon Talks
  • Journalist develops 'Push' open source mobile app for small news organizations
  • Vote on best of 'great ideas' at 2017 LION Summit
  • 2017 LION Summit Livestream: Saturday morning lightning talks
  • Livestream: Welcome, Local news in the big city
  • More»

2016 conference blog

  • What local independent online news publishers should keep in mind when choosing a CMS
  • Photos: 2016 LION Summit
  • Local online publishers find success in monetizing video, podcasts
  • The future is mobile: Howard Owens on the sustainability of local online news
  • Fundraising for nonprofit journalism: Finding 'true champions'
  • More»

Previous conferences

Check out the rundowns of our 2017, 2016 and 2015 Summits, including videos of all of the sessions.

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Foster the viability and excellence of locally focused independent online news organizations and cultivate their connections to their communities through education and action.

Members

LION has nearly 235 members. Here are a few:

  • Chris Jennewein — Times of San Diego
  • Fred Reed — Oswego County Today
  • Sally Fowler Francom — The Free Press, serving Northern Utah County
  • Long Beach Post — www.lbpost.com
  • Liz George — Baristanet

See our full member list »

Local Independent Online News Publishers: Building the future of local news

Our mission: Foster the viability and excellence of locally focused independent online news organizations and cultivate their connections to their communities through education and action.

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