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“Because of the criticisms we’ve heard from stations and the results that we saw, we’re re-analyzing our approach.”
“It’s just slowly working your way through the process and trying not to be too impatient.”
There’s money in conferences, festivals, and expos, but you’ll still have to work for it.
Even though much of the digital advertising market is dire for news operations, a confluence of factors are making it easier than ever to build something new online.
The Austin-based news nonprofit is on track to generate a record $1.2 million in revenue from its events this year, including The Texas Tribune Festival, which starts today. What’s the formula?
“Events” has been a buzzword in publishing circles for years — but few have been able to execute on a strategy as well as the daily in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Here’s how they built their business.