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Lessons for rebuilding news trust from climate science
If you work in local news, you see it in your metrics: the erosion of the audience for news. Any conversation about sustainability has to address the root causes of this trend, two of which are...
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Limited time? 4 quick tips for launching a Giving Tuesday campaign
Giving Tuesday, this year on Nov. 28, can be a promising opportunity for news organizations. Established in 2012, it’s observed annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and aims to promote...
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4 ways to master audience engagement: Adriana Lacy shares vital tips for success
To bolster digital audience development and engagement for publishers participating in the Knight x LMA BloomLab, Local Media Association hired award-winning journalist and consultant Adriana Lacy,...
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New LMIA report available for purchase: Keys to enabling successful...
In the dynamic landscape of media, identifying the key attributes that contribute to the success of media company partnerships is crucial for sustainable growth. We reached out to Local Media...
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One local newsroom’s journey into AI: Richland Source’s Jay Allred on...
As local newsrooms go, Richland Source is much like any other. They cover several counties in their region – North Central Ohio – and employ people with varying years of experience. They focus on...
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Q&A with RedBankGreen Publisher Kenny Katzgrau
Founded in 2006, redbankgreen.com is one of the earliest online-only hyperlocal news sources. It’s the beating heart of the Red Bank community — and has the audacious goal of serving Red Bank for 100...
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What do branded content and journalism funded by philanthropy have in common
This year, in my role at LMA/LMF, I had the pleasure of assisting our team with two programs I hadn’t been involved in before: the Meta Branded Content Project and the Lab for Journalism Funding. On...
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Pitch Day winners show how to earn philanthropic support
Problems that communities care about. Strategies for addressing those issues through trusted reporting. The chance for real change based on a track record of impact. These are differentiators for...
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Crosstown helps newsrooms create hyperlocal newsletters
Last month, WBEZ – the folks who bring you “Wait, wait don’t tell me!” – sent out 77 new newsletters on the same day. That’s one for every neighborhood in Chicago. Each newsletter featured unique...
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Five pieces of advice to help sales teams succeed in 2024
Newspaper publishers in the Knight x LMA BloomLab have played a crucial role in shaping and reflecting the African-American experience, providing a platform for news, information, and perspectives...
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Engagement, collaboration and impact: LMA Board goals for 2024
We face unprecedented challenges in our industry. Local newspapers continue to shutter, often leaving no source of local news in a community. Local broadcasters are being disrupted at a rapid pace....
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Word In Black, groundbreaking collaborative with 10 legendary Black...
Move comes three years after site launched; is expected to accelerate growth Contact: Julia Campbell, Local Media Foundation, julia.campbell@localmedia.org (January 9, 2024) — The long-anticipated day...
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LMA 2024 staff predictions
A new year brings new opportunities for local media companies to evolve and thrive. Our staff of experts at Local Media Association and Local Media Foundation offers ways to seize 2024 with new...
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A startup backed by legacy media: The Word In Black case study
It was the Sunday after the murder of George Floyd, and I know exactly where I was sitting in my house when Elinor Tatum, publisher of the New York Amsterdam News, called me. Always a visionary,...
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LMA announces a co-CEO model for 2024
As part of a five-year succession plan announced last year, Local Media Association has promoted Jay Small from chief operating officer to co-chief executive officer. Small will lead the organization...
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Baltimore Times celebrates Black excellence with ‘Best of Black Baltimore’...
The Baltimore Times, a long-standing advocate for the city’s Black community, recently launched a successful new initiative that drove substantial revenue and audience engagement for the media...
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Digital subscriptions: Trends for 2024 and what publishers can do to grow
Digital subscriptions remain the top revenue priority for publishers in 2024, but their growth goals will be challenged by an environment that has seen a rise in churn and news avoidance. The recently...
View ArticleWord In Black adds religion reporter with funding from Henry Luce Foundation
January 26, 2024 — Word In Black, a groundbreaking collaboration of 10 legendary Black news publishers and a program managed by Local Media Foundation, has received a $300,000 grant from the Henry Luce...
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Meet the new officers and board members for LMA and LMF
Dear LMA members, Look at any company’s board of directors and you will learn a lot about that organization. At Local Media Association and Local Media Foundation, we pride ourselves on attracting...
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LMA member success stories: How Shaw Media continues to grow digital...
The membership of Local Media Association includes some amazing companies. Here is the first installment of our new series highlighting their success stories, featuring Shaw Media, Shaw Local News...
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