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DAWSON NEWS ACQUIRED BY GEORGIA TRUST FOR LOCAL NEWS

The Albany Herald

THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR LOCAL NEWS TAPS BUFFALO NEWS PUBLISHER AS ITS NEXT CEO

Nieman Journalism Lab

FRONTLINE, PRESS HERALD FILM 'BREAKDOWN IN MAINE' NOMINATED FOR PEABODY AWARD

Portland Press Herald

"SOME HARD AND IMPORTANT LESSONS": ONE OF THE MOST PROMISING LOCAL NEWS NONPROFITS LOOKS BACK — AND AHEAD

Nieman Journalism Lab

THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR LOCAL NEWS KEEPS BUYING NEWSPAPERS. HERE'S WHAT THEY'VE LEARNED.

Nieman Journalism Lab

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: FROM LAUNCHING A NEW WEBSITE TO TRUE CULTURAL CHANGE

Better News

NEWLY FORMED GEORGIA TRUST FOR LOCAL NEWS SPARKS HOPE FOR JOURNALISM

Saporta Report

NONPROFIT TRUSTS ARE FIGHTING TO SAVE LOCAL NEWS

Nonprofit Quarterly

NONPROFIT TO BUY MORE THAN 20 NEWSPAPERS IN MAINE INCLUDING PORTLAND PRESS HERALD

Associated Press

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New daily newsletter meets reader needs with concise format

As the Macon Melody broadens its reach through expanded digital offerings, the startup newsroom recently launched The Riff , a weekday newsletter that reimagines how readers stay connected to their community. Melody Executive Editor Joshua Wilson and Sports Editor Micah Johnston designed the newsletter around a simple insight: People want to understand what's happening locally, but most weekday mornings don't allow time for deep reading. The Riff lands in readers’ inboxes wit

From Restaurant Chatbots to Data Products: NTLN Announces Winners of First News Innovation Sprint

Preserving and strengthening local news requires a bold vision propelled by journalists in the field. To ignite fresh ideas and scale effective approaches at this pivotal time for local media, the National Trust for Local News (NTLN) launched its inaugural News Innovation Sprint, sponsored by the Google News Initiative . Tom Wiley, CEO of the National Trust for Local News, said initiatives like the sprint represent an important component of the nonprofit’s growth strategy,

NATIONAL TRUST FOR LOCAL NEWS ANNOUNCES RESTRUCTURE OF COLORADO ORGANIZATION AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH TIMES MEDIA GROUP

Non-Profit Sells 21 Newspapers to Times Media Group, Launches Colorado Trust for Local News The National Trust for Local News today...

NATIONAL TRUST FOR LOCAL NEWS NAMES TOM WILEY AS CEO

Appointment of proven industry leader marks next chapter for non-profit redefining future of local news The National Trust for Local News...

A FOUNDER'S REFLECTION ON BUILDING AND BECOMING

When I stepped out of academia four years ago to co-found the National Trust for Local News, I was answering a call that felt bigger than...

HANSEN SHAPIRO TO STEP DOWN AS CEO OF NATIONAL TRUST FOR LOCAL NEWS

Nationwide Search Underway for next CEO of Non-Profit Dedicated to Protecting Local News (January 29)—After four years at the helm,...

NATIONAL TRUST FOR LOCAL NEWS STARTS PRINTING PRESS OPERATIONS IN COLORADO

The Trust Press, a commercial printing facility launched by the National Trust for Local News to address the skyrocketing costs of...

NATIONAL TRUST BUILDS OUT GROWTH TEAM, BOLSTERS DEVELOPMENT, STRATEGY, AND COMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITIES

Over three years, from Colorado to Maine to Georgia, we have laid a new foundation for sustainable local news nationwide. As Nieman Lab...

GEORGIA TRUST FOR LOCAL NEWS LAUNCHES THE MACON MELODY

It’s not often now that the number of newspapers in America actually increases. But this week, one of the most vibrant cities in the...

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