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Author Archives: Sally Duros
Hometown passion fuels local news, indie publishers in NJ
The founder of TheAlternativePress.com in New Jersey thinks hometown passion and a licensing package are the winning equation for making online publishing work for communities and for locally grown journalist entrepreneurs. In a ”teach me to fish” strategy, TheAlternativePress.com has begun selling a … Continue reading
Managing risk is first step in getting media insurance
By Sally Duros Risk management is at the heart of an indie newsroom’s search for liability and media insurance. All news organizations can reduce their risk by taking action on a few fronts, said Andrew Sellars, Staff Attorney for the … Continue reading
Publishers mastering the art of online conversation
By Sally Duros Indie online publishers are mastering the art of online conversation. “We don’t treat social media as a means to just push out headlines,” said Emily Lowrey, Founder and CEO of Magic City Post in Birmingham, Al. “We will … Continue reading
Indie pubs twist arms of municipalities with SeeClickFix
SeeClickFix might be a bit subversive but in a good natured way. “I get the feed of all the (Oakland) reports, and I laugh hysterically,” said Susan Mernit, Publisher of Oakland Local, CA. “I can see the ID’s of who … Continue reading
Indie publishers could find power in partnerships with Open Gov
By Sally Duros Indie publishers looking for a powerful way to tell important stories can find assistance in the networks of Open Gov technologists liberating local data nationwide. While the Open Gov movement is largely driven by technologists who are … Continue reading
Indie publishers explore partnerships with buy local movement
Could partnerships between buy local alliances and independent online publishers be a win-win for the bottom lines of both movements? Susan Mernit, Michelle Ferrier and Bill Densmore think so. For those who are not familiar, The Business Alliance for Local … Continue reading
How relevant are digital influence scores?
As the primary independent online publisher in your locality, how much should you be concerned about your digital influence? The Internet is abuzz with services like Klout, Cred and PeerIndex each one sounding the alarm, broadcasting how important it is to rank high … Continue reading
Posted in Digital Influence
Tagged AIM Group, Brian Solis, Cred, Klout, PeerIndex, Peter Zollman
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Rapidian’s first fund drive goes social, makes education a priority
By Sally Duros In April, The Rapidian is going to launch its first fund drive in a big way. It’s going social. “We are still working on a sustainibility plan for The Rapidian,” said Holly Bechiri, Managing Editor, “and we … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Revenue, Sustainability
Tagged Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Community Media Center, Knight Foundation, Mayor George Heartwell, The Rapidian
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Google News, indie publishers patiently track each other’s learning curves
By Sally Duros While Google News evolves and learns more about the emerging local news ecosystem, indie publishers might improve search results by revisiting Google’s technical guidelines for News Publishers. Among the most important are establishing a news sitemap, paying attention … Continue reading