Revenue Growth Pilot Program
LINA is calling for expressions of interest for member newsrooms to participate in a revenue growth training and mentorship program.
News
The New England Times Cuts Through Mainstream Media
Local reporting is not only impactful on its immediate readership: It also has the ability to pique national interest which in turn shines a light back on to its source, helping to amplify the concerned community’s need for a response, often determined by government sectors.
LINA and DPA launch new showcase series
The Digital Publishers Alliance and the Local & Independent News Association have teamed up to present a showcase series for digital publishers.
The US presses forward while Australian journalism is left scrambling
With many Australian news businesses fighting for sustainability, attention turns overseas for replicable support models that work. The US regulatory environment provides a soft cushion for newsrooms to bring in donations where Australia’s policy-makers are yet to recognise public interest journalism’s social value.
Introduction to Media Law for Publishers
Developed by the Community Media Training Organisation This course is designed as an introduction to the most common and relevant areas of media law for journalists and news producers, particularly those working on local news sites or newspapers. It is not designed to take the place of formal legal advice provided by trained legal professionals.
Sources of revenue: an ‘exhausting’ list
A list of 20 ways for news publishers to make money, with some feedback on each revenue stream.
Big Future for Local Independent News
The Local & Independent News Association (LINA) welcomes up to $1.5million in funding support for hyperlocal and independent news publishers. Minister for Communications, Michelle Rowland made the announcement at the Inaugural LINA conference in Sydney on Friday, receiving applause from a packed room of digital news publishers and supporters.
Five tech treats to gift your publication
You might be fairly on top of your gift shopping by now, but have you thought about giving your newsroom a little treat? We’ve rustled up some of the most sought after delights, as well as some ‘basics’ (everyone actually needs socks for Christmas). If you’ve been thinking about updates or new systems, consider this
Resource round-up
We’ve been busy expanding our set of resources for LINA members, so here’s a round-up of some of what we’ve been working on! These resources are only available in our Members Area – if you’re interested in joining, take a look out our membership guidelines and get in touch! Shop-talk videos Each fortnight, our members
INSS Reflections
As a new LINA staff member on the other side of the world, attending LION‘s upgraded and amplified event, the Independent News Sustainability Summit in Austin Texas, was an intimidating prospect. With over 500 attendees drawn from news publishers and journalists, supporters, funders, and industry representatives, this summit showcased the beating heart of hyperlocal and