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MinnPost introduces members-only content with MinnPost+

Justin EllisApril 8, 2015

In the world of nonprofit news, different paths to sustainability for local and state news sites

A new report from the Knight Foundation finds that nonprofit news organizations are growing audience and diversifying their revenue — but many are still reliant on a small number of foundations to support their journalism.

Joseph LichtermanFebruary 9, 2015

Voice of San Diego, 10 years old today, is rethinking its editorial and tech around membership

“At the heart of it is to get more people to engage with us with their information so we can get them into the pipeline for potential membership.”

The newsonomics of Talking Points Memo’s native advertising shift

The liberal political site is betting on something less commodified than banner advertising to find sustainable revenue — and to better take advantage of its unique audience. Ken Doctor

Justin EllisNovember 3, 2014

The Texas Tribune is 5 years old and sustainable. Now what?

The Austin-based news nonprofit has success and a measure of stability with its business model, raising almost $27 million in its first five years. But now the Tribune has to figure out how it grows its audience outside the capitol.

Joseph LichtermanSeptember 11, 2014

Refocusing on revenue: How The Lens is dealing with budget shortfalls in New Orleans

The Lens has reduced staff and altered coverage plans after a donor and foundation cut funding for the local news nonprofit.

Ken DoctorJune 26, 2014

The newsonomics of European crowds, funding new news

In the Netherlands and in Germany, two closely watched startups have gone to readers to pay the bills. What lessons from there can be applied elsewhere?

“Can Philanthropy Save Journalism?”

Joseph LichtermanMarch 31, 2014

A club that will have me as a member: Voice of San Diego and MinnPost are building out their membership models

With a new grant from Knight, the nonprofit organizations are working to improve their customer management systems and better integrate membership data into their websites.

Ken DoctorFebruary 13, 2014

The newsonomics of measuring the real impact of news

Can you raise more money for the news by harnessing the power of social sharing — and making the impact of journalism a little more clear?

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