How do Black Americans feel about their health, new obesity drugs, and the relentless pressure to not be fat? Here are 14 people's stories about life in the age of Ozempic. trib.al/VPwvA0W

Thrilled to partner with Colorado Media Project to bring to newsrooms in CO the proven training of our Local Media Association Lab for Journalism Funding! 12 newsrooms will get four+ months of training, curriculum and 1:1 coaching to help fund essential local journalism.

Ashley Wadhwani-Smith, Editorial Director for Black Press Media, has been named Innovator of the Year! localmedia.org/2024/05/ashley…

Some great insights from industry collaboration leaders at the Center for Cooperative Media and the 2024 Collaborative Journalism Summit, from doing more effective journalism to sustainable revenue. Here are our staff takeaways: localmedia.org/2024/05/lma-ar…

Thrilled for Ashley Wadhwani-Smith (WAHD-WAH-NEE), who been named Innovator of the Year by Local Media Association. Newsroom leaders working behind the scenes often don't get the recognition that reporters do, and Ashley is key to everything Black Press does.
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I'm thrilled by the interest & questions from newsrooms applying for the 2024 cohort of the Local Media Association Lab for Journalism Funding, with support from Google News Initiative. In response, we're hosting an FAQ/Webinar May 23rd at 2p ET. Sign up here: localmedia.org/event/informat…

How do you grow digital sales and revenue at a news media company that still has value legacy print or broadcast products? Industry veteran and sales leader Todd Handy shares some advice. localmedia.org/2024/05/how-to…

Gain insights into The Daily Herald's fundraising journey and the making of its impactful 2023 Community Impact Report with Brenda Mann Harrison, journalism development director. #DailyHerald #CommunityImpact #Journalism
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🎉 PA NewsMedia Assoc. and Local Media Association are pleased to announce the 12 news organizations selected to participate in a first-of-its kind state fundraising lab! 🎉
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“Although many organizations are privy to the pulse and wants of their readers, even the most connected and engaging organizations need to assess their audience continually,” says LMA’s John Celestand Adriana Lacy localmedia.org/2024/05/listen…

Alongside Local Media Association, we're thrilled to announce the 12 news organizations selected to participate in a first-of-its kind state #fundraising lab that brings the proven training of the LMA Lab for #Journalism Funding to news organizations in Pennsylvania! 🧵

Congratulations to Lookout Santa Cruz. #Pulitzer

Exciting day! We are pleased to invite applications for the 2024 cohort of the Local Media Association Lab for Journalism Funding, made possible with continued support from Google News Initiative. Alumni newsrooms have raised $23M+ for local journalism. Apply now: localmedia.org/2024/04/applic…

Applications are open for 2024 cohort of the LMA Lab for Journalism Funding! All local media companies are invited to apply to join the 2024 cohort of the LMA Lab for Journalism Funding. Find out more details and how to apply. Frank Mungeam localmedia.org/2024/04/applic…

Highlights from the Women in Journalism Workshop at Mizzou: empowering discussions, vital networking, and innovative ideas shaping the future of journalism. Dana Piccoli localmedia.org/2024/04/four-b…

How did some of the 2 million businesses owned by Black women fare in the COVID-19 pandemic? Shauniece Wallace, owner of Elleven Beauty and Barber Lofts, shares her story brought to you by Wells Fargo and @wordinblack. #smallbusiness #blackwomen

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Here at NY Press Association 2024 spring conference, Frank Mungeam is leading a great session for revenue diversification and new ideas for local newsrooms.

Excited to speak today with publishers at NY Press Association about case studies from Local Media Association members on how to sustain local news through audience, revenue, and tech innovation strategies!

Great session by Penny Riordan today at NY Press Association on how Branded Content can be another source of revenue for local news outlets! The Meta Branded Content Project

Today's the 10th anniversary of the Flint Water Crisis and I'm so grateful to Team Word In Black for doing the hard work of talking to folks in the community and telling their stories for our series 'Flint's Still Fighting' wordinblack.com/flints-still-f…