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SUMMIT 2024 NEWS
Leveling up: How News Revenue Hub helps publishers drive audience growth and revenue
News Revenue Hub has helped raise $106 million for its 100+ newsrooms.
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.
Three takeaways from our 2024 Independent News Sustainability Summit
At the sold-out annual event, publishers shared dozens of tips and tricks; here are three that caught our eye.
Meet the winners of the 2024 LION Sustainability Awards
Each winning entry received at least $2,500.
Scaling sustainability: How Knight Foundation’s investment strategy uplifts the entire local news ecosystem
Knight Foundation invests nationally and locally in organizations, ideas and products that enable publishers to build sustainable, audience-centered newsrooms.
Positions, projects, and programs: How the Joyce Foundation is investing in the future of local news
The Chicago-based philanthropy sets up the next generation for success in the Great Lakes region
AI adoption: How Lede AI helps small publishers quickly generate content readers love
Helping news organizations leverage artificial intelligence with a tool that puts their readers and staff first
Last call: Apply to receive $600 in travel support to attend the Independent News Sustainability Summit in Chicago
Fill out the travel stipend request form by Sunday, July 21, at midnight ET.
Igniting innovation: How RJI empowers independent news publishers to experiment with new ideas
RJI supports small newsrooms and community-centered journalists as they work to serve their communities.
LEARN MORE ABOUT PAST LION EVENTS
“P&Ls and other dumb sh*t,” plus other takeaways from our Southeast Meetup
Why everyone’s excited about best business practices and community building.
Deep South publishers push back: ‘Scale’ doesn’t serve our communities
Don’t patronize your audience by assuming they can’t pay, and 19 more takeaways from LION’s Jackson, MS meetup
3 takeaways from the inaugural Independent News Sustainability Summit
Why we’re still buzzing after our three days together in Austin.