Sponsors
Our sponsors believe in the power of independent news, and we thank them for helping us support news leaders’ continued learning and connection-building across our industry.
PRESENTING SPONSORS
We are social investors who support a more effective democracy by funding free expression and journalism, arts and culture in community, research in areas of media and democracy, and in American cities and towns where the Knight brothers once published newspapers.
GOLD Sponsor
The Carol Oppenheim and Jerome S Lamet Charitable Fund is a charitable organization in Chicago, Illinois.
Bronze Sponsors
The Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute at the University of Missouri empowers journalists with knowledge, tools, and funding to strengthen journalism through practical innovation.
Indiegraf is a technology and growth services company that provides an all-in-one package for news publishers who need a website, email, and ad platform, as well as access to expert support under one umbrella.
Based in Chicago, with locations in India and Nigeria, the MacArthur Foundation works with people around the world to explore new ideas, approaches, and models. We’re committed to building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world.
The Joyce Foundation is a private, nonpartisan philanthropy that invests in public policies and strategies to advance racial equity and economic mobility for the next generation in the Great Lakes region.
Democracy Fund works toward an open and just democracy that is resilient in the face of change and worthy of the American people’s trust. We support partners and ideas from across the political spectrum in pursuit of a vibrant and diverse public square, free and fair elections, effective and accountable government, and a just and inclusive society.
Community Sponsors
America’s most trusted source of unbiased information on politics, elections and policy, Ballotpedia is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the public interest in creating an educated, engaged electorate, and building a strong, healthy democracy.
For free access to our 500,000+ encyclopedic, professionally authored, and curated articles, visit Ballotpedia.org.
BlueLena enables success for over 200 independent news organizations by deploying world-class technology and delivering the expertise and professional services to build long-term sustainable journalism business models.
Founded in a small local newsroom in 2018, Lede AI has been guiding news organizations in the deployment of useful and productive AI that keeps control in their hands and puts their readers and staff first.
Our purpose is simple and massive: To guide our clients through a radically transformative time, and in doing so, give them the superpowers they need to serve readers and communities better than ever before. We focus on people, not robots.
News Revenue Hub is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to help newsrooms large and small develop reader revenue programs. We provide strategy and technology to our partners — everything from automated messaging to campaign strategy, email list growth, and much more. We've raised more than $100 million in direct contributions for our newsrooms since our founding in 2016.
The Robert R. McCormick Foundation invests in organizations working to build thriving communities where all individuals have the resources and opportunities to succeed, without regard to income, race, ethnicity, gender, or ZIP code.
Newspack is an open-source publishing, revenue and analytics platform that serves nearly 300 trusted news organizations. It’s designed to keep you on the leading edge of digital technology, help you develop a loyal audience and move you toward long-term financial sustainability.
Supporting Sponsor
Supporting and celebrating LION since 2012, Broadstreet helps LION publishers impress advertisers, deliver remarkable performance, and build a base of happy, repeat customers.
BECOME A SPONSOR
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Our sponsorship options have limited inventory and start at $10,000. Contact sponsorships@lionpublishers.com to discuss which sponsorship level is right for you.