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Our Publisher Partnerships Manager Sam Hoisington recently chatted with LION: Local Independent Online News Publishers on how we help indie publishers thrive with our all-in-one tech solutions and flexible support services. He also draws from his experience as a news founder with The Bentonville Bulletin and offers low-lift tips for success. Check out his Q&A below and learn how we helped network publisher The Buckeye Flame raise over $41,000 for their groundbreaking journalism 👇 https://buff.ly/3wWkdAu

We’re all in this together 🤝 In Sam Hoisington's latest blog post, he dives into why collaboration, not competition, is key to transforming the news industry. As Indiegraf’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Sam shares his journey of building The Bentonville Bulletin and how supporting other news outlets can lead to collective success. Here are some ways he’s fostering collaboration: 🔗 Generous links in a weekly news roundup that direct traffic to other publications. 🔄 Swapping services like reader revenue campaign designs for ad slots. 📣 Promoting fellow news outlets in welcome series shoutouts. 💬 Building connections with local media organizations to explore new possibilities. Check out the full article to learn more about Sam’s initiatives and how we can all work together to strengthen our industry. https://lnkd.in/gdsCNbGt #NewsEntrepreneurship #LocalNews 

Introducing the finalists for the 2024 LION: Local Independent Online News Publishers Sustainability Awards! We'll hand over the hardware in Chicago this September to the winners, but for now please peruse the stories -- 56 entries across 40 organizations, from micro tier stars like Conecta Arizona to small orgs like CivicLex to larger orgs like MLK50: Justice Through Journalism, our host partners at Block Club Chicago NFP and (for me) hometown heroes Technically Media: https://lnkd.in/eNdfGrBV These are stories about news businesses doing great work (a journalistic impact category) while building strong businesses (business of the year, new business of the year) and building strong teams that are resistant to burnout (operational resilience category). And our sponsors Knight Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Robert R. McCormick Foundation, Reynolds Journalism Institute, Indiegraf, Ballotpedia, BlueLena, Lede AI, and the News Revenue Hub!

Calling all independent publishers and content creators! 📣 If you're eager to boost your revenue while staying true to your mission, join our special live webinar and Q&A with Amanda Zamora.  Get live advice from a seasoned journalist with 25+ years of experience. Seats are limited—bring your questions and secure your spot now! https://lnkd.in/geYrr5sJ

Congratulations to the entire Guate.News team on this exciting new chapter! 🎉 We are honored to support your mission! ✨ Guate.News aims to empower the Guatemalan community in the United States, showing them that thriving is possible – and that they deserve it. Explore the impactful journalism they are creating:  https://guate.news/ #CommunityNews #IndiegrafNetwork #LocalNews

🚀 New column alert! Sam Hoisington shares how community is vital for building The Bentonville Bulletin. He highlights the impact of memberships like LION: Local Independent Online News Publishers, attending conferences like the recent #INNDays24 from the Institute for Nonprofit News, and support from the Indiegraf network, among others. We also want to hear from you! Where did you find your community, and how has it supported your journey? Share your story below! https://lnkd.in/ggESVhhz #CommunityBuilding #LocalNews #Entrepreneurship

Today marks Juneteenth in the U.S., also known as Emancipation Day and Freedom Day. On June 19, 1865, enslaved African-Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free, two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This day is recognized and celebrated as the country’s second independence day. We’ve rounded up Juneteenth coverage from our network publishers below — check it out! 🗞 Reesheda Graham-Washington, the executive director of the Kehrein Center for the Arts, talks about reimagining Juneteenth and the Center’s upcoming ‘Black Aura’ weekend (@The Culture) https://buff.ly/4crQpun 🗞Here’s how Ohio is celebrating the close connection between Juneteenth and Pride Month (The Buckeye Flame) https://buff.ly/45NGc9P 🗞Juneteenth and West Virginia’s Freedom Day (Black By God THE WEST VIRGINIAN) https://buff.ly/3VygXmP 🗞City of Edinburg celebrates America’s Second Independence Day (Rio Grande Guardian) https://buff.ly/3xAHCHI 🗞Your ultimate guide to Juneteenth 2024 in Kansas City: Discover top events, from delicious cookouts celebrating radical Black resistance to festivals, educational forums, and more (The Kansas City Defender) https://buff.ly/3RyRpFa

Looking to boost your ad revenue? In his latest "Building The Bentonville Bulletin" column, Sam Hoisington, our Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Indiegraf, shares four key lessons he's learned over 2.5 years of building a community news outlet. Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your sales strategy, these insights can help you on your journey. ✨Read the full column here: https://lnkd.in/g67VuZWJ

Mark your calendars for July 25! We are excited to team up with Amanda Zamora for a special Q&A session on mission-driven revenue generation for publishers. 📅✨ Amanda brings over two decades of expertise as a journalist, storyteller, editor, and industry disruptor. Do you have something to ask? Join us for an engaging discussion. Seats are limited, so secure yours now! Our Expert Services Senior Manager, Elvin Noriega, will be moderating the session. Don't miss it!

Big changes are coming for the Canadian journalism industry 📰💡 On June 7, Google announced that the Canadian Journalism Collective has been selected to distribute its $100 million CAD annual contribution to the Canadian news ecosystem mandated under the Online News Act. The Canadian Journalism Collective-Collectif Canadien de Journalisme (CJC-CCJ) is a nonprofit founded by a steering committee chaired by Indiegraf CEO Erin Millar and made up of a diverse group of publishers and broadcasters including representatives from Indiegraf publishers. Indiegraf and our partner publishers have long advocated for the Online News Act to be transparent, fair and include news innovators since Bill C-18 was introduced in 2022. “This is a long road, and I am grateful for our Canadian partner publishers’ resilience, creativity and determination not only to persist through this storm but contribute to a better future for the news ecosystem,” says Millar. Meet the rest of the CJC-CCJ's founding steering committee: -Gabrielle Brassard-Lecours | Co-founder, Pivot Québec -Matthew DiMera | Founder, The Resolve -Cathy Edwards | Executive director, Canadian Association of Community Television Users and Stations (CACTUS) -Jeff Elgie | CEO, Village Media -Eden Fineday | Executive director, IndigiNews -Amélie Hinse | Directrice générale, Fédération des télévisions communautaires autonomes du Québec -Dru Jay | Publisher, The Breach / Executive director, CUTV -Jean La Rose ICD.D | President, Dadan Sivunivut -Adam Reaburn | Owner, Moose FM / Energeticcity.ca -Brandi Schier | CEO, The Discourse -Sadia Zaman | CEO, Inspirit Foundation 👉 Read the full story on our website to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gNq5n-UP