Knowledge Centre
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.
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Building an aggregated booking platform – first steps
LINA is working on ways to boost your publishing advertising revenue, and have tips on how to use your ads to get the most from them.
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The print vs digital debate: Why Brunswick Voice chooses hybrid
Brunswick Voice founder Mark Phillips weighs in on the print vs digital debate, sharing how adding a print edition boosted visibility, credibility, and revenue—and why a hybrid model may be…
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How a Canadian newsroom monetised solutions journalism
A buzzword of the moment, ‘solutions journalism’ is a product of the news media which is widely accepted as having meaningful and positive impacts within society. Some innovative newsrooms are…
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How an advisory group can strengthen your news service
How to establish a newsroom or improve existing news services while drawing from the expertise of a community advisory group.
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How to register a news organisation as a charity
When setting up an independent news organisation, there are several legal business entities available to choose from.
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Klaxon – open-source website tracking for journalists
Klaxon is a web-based tool that enables reporters, editors and researchers alike to monitor any number of websites for newsworthy changes, including government or corporate sites.
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LINA Board nominations are open
LINA is calling for two new LINA board members to join us for a two-year term, 2024 – 2026. Here’s what it involves and how to apply.
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Driving newsroom revenue through impact tracking
Measuring impact is highly beneficial to newsrooms for a number of reasons like revenue growth through grant applications and attracting advertisers.
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Mental health reporting for journalists
It can be both delicate and challenging reporting on mental health related issues.
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How to get news articles indexed on Google News and Apple News
For local news publishers, being indexed on Google News and Apple News can significantly boost visibility and readership.
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Know thy audience: Using surveys to understand your readers
How to roll out a successful survey to your newsroom audience, including planning, questions and follow-ups.