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Step-by-step guides, tips, ideas and best-practice articles on topics ranging from reporting responsibly on mental health, to diversifying your newsrooms’ income and developing news products.
Help! I’ve been hit with a copyright infringement notice. Now what?
Many newsrooms have received copyright infringement notices from third-party agencies—some real, some scams. Here’s how to tell the difference and what to do if you’re contacted.
How to avoid infringing someone else’s copyright
Copyright slip-ups can happen easily in a busy newsroom—but there are practical ways to reduce your risk. Get clarity around when and how you can use others’ content legally, and…
Copyright: What to Do If Your Material Has Been Used Without Permission
As a local news publisher, your reporting and images are protected by copyright—but what happens when someone else uses them without asking? This article explains how copyright works, how to…
What is your news content worth? AI scraping, content protection and monetisation
Publishers face numerous challenges due to AI scraping. However, new companies are emerging that provide solutions for publishers to regain control over their content.
Tips and tools to improve your SEO
Navigating the wealth of SEO tools on offer can be time consuming — LINA recommends a list of online SEO assistance tools and tips for journalists.
News product ideas: How to monetise news reporting
Diversifying your newsroom’s revenue streams is important to any news media organisation wishing to remain sustainable in 2025.
AI tools for newsrooms
AI is a fast-moving space, and AI tools specifically designed for use in the newsroom are no exception.
Questions to ask yourself before hiring a digital designer
With so many options out there for agency and freelance designers and developers, we’ve put together a short list of questions to consider when you’re choosing who to contract.
Your News, Forever: How to add your publication to the National Collection
In 100 years when someone is researching your region, will your reporting be on record to tell the story?