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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 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.
Six LION members share the secrets to a great staff retreat
A step-by-step guide based on our members’ success stories
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LATEST NEWS FROM LION
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.
LION member revenue is up as more people directly support local news
Our nearly 600 members continue to grow and diversify their business models, revenue streams, products, and annual revenue.
LION is Hiring a Community Manager
This role will support our members by connecting them to each other and to LION’s benefits
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.