LION Publishers

LION Publishers aims to support and enhance the success of independent online news organizations that focus on local communities. They work to strengthen these news outlets' ties to their communities by providing education and promoting proactive initiatives.

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5 lessons from 3 years and 450 Audits: What we’ve learned and what’s next

1 month ago | lionpublishers.com | Andrew Rockway |Elaine Díaz Rodríguez |Elaine Rodriguez |Lisa Hunter

Since its inception in 2022, the Sustainability Audit and Funding program has been LION Publishers’ widest-reaching initiative, serving 354 unique LION members. To this point, the Audit has offered a comprehensive assessment, individualized coaching and analysis, a customized action report, and up to $20,000 in funding for participants between 2022 and 2024. December 2024 marked the end of the LION Sustainability Audit program as a hands-on, intensive program of support for LION members.
Announcing the selected participants for the Canada Coaches program

1 month ago | lionpublishers.com | Elaine Díaz Rodríguez |Elaine Rodriguez |Lisa Hunter

Over the years, we’ve heard from LION members in Canada that they have unique challenges and need Canada-specific coaching. Whether navigating regional funding opportunities, building stronger teams, or expanding their audiences, they’ve made it clear: they need experts who understand their local context. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the first cohort of 13 news leaders selected for the Canada Coaches program who will strengthen our Expert Network.
LION is hiring an INSS Event Coordinator

1 month ago | lionpublishers.com | Lisa Hunter |Elaine Díaz Rodríguez |Elaine Rodriguez |Hayley Milloy

We are looking for an independent contractor to help us put on a stellar event. March 14, 2025 by Lisa Hunter Status: Independent contractor, approx.
Become a judge for the 2025 LION Publishers Sustainability Awards

1 month ago | lionpublishers.com | Elaine Díaz Rodríguez |Elaine Rodriguez |Hayley Milloy |Natalie Van Hoozer

Are you passionate about supporting local independent news businesses and recognizing their outstanding achievements? Here’s your chance to make a meaningful impact! LION Publishers is seeking volunteers to serve as judges for the seventh annual LION Publishers Sustainability Awards.
Snag an early bird ticket to the 2025 Independent News Sustainability Summit

1 month ago | lionpublishers.com | Elaine Díaz Rodríguez |Elaine Rodriguez |Hayley Milloy |Natalie Van Hoozer

Early bird tickets are on sale now for LION Publishers’ Independent News Sustainability Summit taking place in St. Louis from September 3-5. This event will bring together more than 500 independent news leaders, supporters, vendors, and funders for two full days of keynotes, sessions, and networking opportunities.
Sign up to join a LION 2025 peer learning group

1 month ago | lionpublishers.com | Natalie Van Hoozer |Elaine Díaz Rodríguez |Elaine Rodriguez

If you want to meet like-minded members, build community, learn from your peers, and share your knowledge with others, we have an opportunity for you! LION is launching 10 peer-led groups to connect members with shared experiences, so they can learn from each other as they work to build more sustainable news businesses. These groups are part of our 2025 community ambassador program, which is an expansion of our 2024 program and back by popular demand.
Submit a session for LION Publishers’ 2025 Independent News Sustainability Summit

1 month ago | lionpublishers.com | Elaine Díaz Rodríguez |Elaine Rodriguez

All proposals are due by 8 p.m. ET on April 2, 2025. March 5, 2025 by Elaine Díaz Rodríguez Hosted by LION Publishers, the Independent News Sustainability Summit is a national conference focused on sustainability for independent news businesses.
Apply for the 2025 LION Publishers Sustainability Awards

1 month ago | lionpublishers.com | Elaine Díaz Rodríguez |Elaine Rodriguez |Hayley Milloy

Winners will be celebrated with cash prizes during an in-person ceremony in St. Louis. March 3, 2025 by Elaine Díaz Rodríguez We’re thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the seventh annual LION Publishers Sustainability Awards, formerly known as the LION Publishers Local Journalism Awards.
Growing pains are not bad news: What we’re learning from our first Sustainability 360 cohort

1 month ago | lionpublishers.com | Elaine Díaz Rodríguez |Elaine Rodriguez |Hayley Milloy |Natalie Van Hoozer

At LION Publishers, we know that organizations face shared challenges. But we also know that no two newsrooms are built the same and there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution to these challenges. That’s why we started the Sustainability 360 program: to provide a tailored, hands-on approach to helping publishers reach the next stage of sustainability.
LION Publishers to host 2025 Independent News Sustainability Summit in St. Louis

2 months ago | lionpublishers.com | Hayley Milloy |Natalie Van Hoozer |Elaine Díaz Rodríguez |Elaine Rodriguez

Building on the success of our first two sold-out Independent News Sustainability Summits (in Austin and Chicago, respectively), we’re thrilled to officially announce that we will be hosting our third Summit conference in St. Louis from September 3-5, 2025. As LION expands to support more independent news entrepreneurs across the U.S. and Canada, we know our members crave opportunities to connect and learn in person.