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LION Publishers @lionpubs.bsky.social · 7d

🚀 A common FAQ from our members is how to boost their SEO so more readers can easily find their content.

So we asked our friend @danielpetty.bsky.social to help us help them. He's put together a guide with 7 SEO tips for local publishers. Check it out: lionpublishers.com/7-technical-...

7 Technical SEO Essentials for Local Publishers - LION Publishers

LION members and fellow local publishers can improve their SEO ranking and increase readership by following these easy-to-use guidelines.

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LION Publishers @lionpubs.bsky.social · 14d

💡 At the 2025 Summit, we heard from @knightfoundation.org's Duc Luu, #PressForward Chicago's Tracy Baim, and @barrfoundation.org's Stefan Lanfer on what makes grant applications stand out. Take a look at these 5 practical tips: lionpublishers.com/funders-reve...

Funders reveal what makes grant applications stand out - LION Publishers

Standing-room-only session at the 2025 Summit revealed five tips from philanthropy officers who help decide the fate of funding proposals.

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LION Publishers @lionpubs.bsky.social · 21d

‼️ Big news: The Boston-based @barrfoundation.org has awarded a $265,000 grant to LION to support recommendations from our Sustainability Audit for up to 40 independent newsrooms in New England. Learn more: lionpublishers.com/lion-to-help...

LION to help 40 New England publishers thanks to Barr Foundation grant - LION Publishers

This $265,000 Barr Foundation grant will support post-Audit tools and resources for up to 40 New England newsrooms.

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LION Publishers @lionpubs.bsky.social · Sep 4

🏆 👏 21 LION members have been named winners of the 2025 Sustainability Awards! Read about them and their exceptional work: lionpublishers.com/21-lion-memb...

21 LION members have been named winners of the 2025 Sustainability Awards - LION Publishers

We honored all 51 finalists and announced the winners of the seventh annual LION Publishers Sustainability Awards at our ceremony in St. Louis.

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LION Publishers @lionpubs.bsky.social · Aug 29

💙 Sponsor support makes the 2025 Summit possible, and this year, we’ve added new features and improved existing ones, thanks to our À la Carte sponsors @rjionline.bsky.social, @bluelena.io, @democracyfund.bsky.social, @lenfestinstitute.org, Spot-On, and Flying Comet Games.

See you next week!

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LION Publishers @lionpubs.bsky.social · Aug 26

💫 Shoutout to our incredible Vanguard 2025 Summit sponsors, including AP Fund for Journalism, Broadstreet, Jobcase, Nextdoor, Newspack, Press Forward, and Creative Circle Media Solutions. Most will be joining us in St. Louis next week; last call to join us! lionpublishers.com/summit-2025/

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Chris Krewson @ckrewson.bsky.social · Aug 13

St. Louis, here we come! In a couple of weeks @lionpubs.bsky.social's Independent News Sustainability Summit lands, with this slick design available on t-shirts only for in-person attendees...

T-shirt design for LION Publishers' St. Louis conference, featuring the Arch, the state capitol building, a riverboat and a LION flying the famous Spirit of St. Louis biplane.

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LION Publishers @lionpubs.bsky.social · Aug 13

✨ We’re thrilled to welcome @knightfoundation.org back as a sponsor of our 2025 Summit! We spoke with Marisa Kwiatkowski, director for the journalism program, to learn more about how they make essential tools more accessible to independent publishers. Read the Q&A: lionpublishers.com/how-knight-f...

How Knight Foundation helps indie news publishers implement scalable, sustainable business models - LION Publishers

Knight invests in organizations, ideas, and products that help publishers create sustainable, tech-savvy, and audience-focused newsrooms.

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LION Publishers @lionpubs.bsky.social · Aug 7

💫 Fewer than 85 tickets remain for the 2025 Summit, and only about 50 are still up for grabs for the LION Awards.

And now... 🥁 🥁 🥁... we’re excited to reveal our full schedule. Check it out: lionpublishers.com/summit-2025/...

Let the FOMO set in; you won't want to miss this one!

LION Publishers @lionpubs.bsky.social · Aug 5

🎤 ✨ Can’t wait for this 2025 Summit session covering how our Sustainability Audit drives growth for LIONs, feat. @berkeleyscanner.com, @johnsoncountypost.bsky.social, @shoresides.bsky.social, @newsfromgoogle.bsky.social, and our Audit program expert. Don't miss it: lionpublishers.com/summit-2025/

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LION Publishers @lionpubs.bsky.social · Jul 30

💸 Want to save time and bring in more dollars? Of course you do! Find out how 2025 Summit sponsor, @newspack.com, helps local news leaders publish impactful journalism, grow their audiences, and ultimately, increase revenue. lionpublishers.com/how-newspack...

How Newspack helps indie news publishers grow revenue with tailored tech solutions - LION Publishers

Newspack makes it easier for local news leaders to publish impactful journalism, grow their audiences, and ultimately, boost their revenue.

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LION Publishers @lionpubs.bsky.social · Jul 28

🎤 ✨ Moving beyond founder leadership is a key milestone for newsrooms. In the 2025 Summit session, "What it takes to transition (successfully!) from a founder-led news outlet to next-gen leadership," you'll hear success stories and tips from those who've done it. lionpublishers.com/summit-2025/

LION Publishers @lionpubs.bsky.social · Jul 24

🎤 ✨ During our 2025 Summit opening keynote, you’ll hear firsthand how LION members used #PressForward grants to strategically grow their businesses; join us in St. Louis: lionpublishers.com/summit-2025/

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LION Publishers @lionpubs.bsky.social · Jul 24

💅 We first shared our Maturity Model for #independentnews publishers in 2023 after delivering 200 Sustainability Audits. Now, 450 Audits in, aka armed with more than twice as much data, we've given our model a glow-up: lionpublishers.com/double-the-d...

Double the data leads to big changes for LION’s Maturity Model for digital publishers - LION Publishers

Independent news publishers can use this data-informed model to assess their progress as they work to develop more sustainable businesses.

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LION Publishers @lionpubs.bsky.social · Jul 21

🎤 ✨ Who said work can’t be fun? At the 2025 Summit, we’ll hear from these news leaders during “Four practical ways to amplify joy and impact through community engagement,” featuring real-life (and replicable!) examples that got results. Join us! lionpublishers.com/summit-2025/

LION Publishers @lionpubs.bsky.social · Jul 17

🚀 Want to boost your audience strategy? 2025 Summit sponsor @bluelena.io's Mariangela Salmeron shares how they help indie publishers turn readers into loyal, long-term supporters (plus, shoutout to LION member Fredericksburg Free Press!): lionpublishers.com/how-bluelena...

How BlueLena helps indie news publishers turn readers into loyal, long-term supporters - LION Publishers

Want to boost your audience strategy? BlueLena’s Mariangela Salmeron shares how they’ve helped LION members master the funnel.

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LION Publishers @lionpubs.bsky.social · Jul 16

📣 Excited to share that we're one of 22 projects selected for #PressForward's Open Call on Infrastructure funding; this $1M grant will allow us to provide expert HR and financial consulting services to up to 80 indie news publishers. Learn more: lionpublishers.com/lion-publish...

LION Publishers receives $1 million Press Forward infrastructure grant - LION Publishers

The funding will be used to provide financial and HR support to up to 80 independent newsrooms over three years.

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LION Publishers @lionpubs.bsky.social · Jul 14

🎤 ✨ News entrepreneurs without experience selling advertising often don’t know where to start, and during this 2025 Summit session, these news leaders will share valuable strategies and tips to help you take the first (and subsequent!) steps. Join us in St. Louis: lionpublishers.com/summit-2025/

LION Publishers @lionpubs.bsky.social · Jul 9

💡 We're big fans of 2025 Summit sponsor @rjionline.bsky.social, as they've helped many of our members explore new ideas and connect with their communities. Read this Q&A with their director of innovation, Kat Duncan, to learn more: lionpublishers.com/how-rji-help...

How RJI helps indie news publishers pursue meaningful projects that center community - LION Publishers

RJI’s director of innovation, Kat Duncan, shares exciting trends, examples of stellar projects, and what’s next.

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LION Publishers @lionpubs.bsky.social · Jun 27

🎤 ✨ Want to start working with influencers? At the 2025 Summit, you’ll have the chance to participate in a practical workshop on this hot topic, led by @phillydesign.bsky.social, @samragland.bsky.social, Ariel Zirulnick, and @adrianalacy.com. Learn more: lionpublishers.com/summit-2025/

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LION Publishers @lionpubs.bsky.social · Jun 26

💥 We're thrilled to announce that 51 member organizations are finalists for the 2025 LION Sustainability Awards! Check out our list of outstanding publishers and plan to join us in St. Louis this September for the big celebration! lionpublishers.com/meet-the-51-... #LIONAwards25

Meet the 51 finalists for the 2025 LION Sustainability Awards - LION Publishers

Winners will be announced live, in person, at the LION Awards Ceremony & Dinner on Wednesday, September 3, in St. Louis, Missouri.

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LION Publishers @lionpubs.bsky.social · Jun 23

🎤 ✨ Many news orgs aim to be more inclusive, but genuine allyship goes beyond surface-level representation. At the 2025 Summit, these news leaders will share real-world examples and strategies to help you integrate allyship into your own organization. lionpublishers.com/summit-2025/

LION Publishers @lionpubs.bsky.social · Jun 18

👀 If you’re seeing this, consider this your sign to secure your spot at the 2025 Summit. ✨

95% of last year's participants said they'd attend again, thanks to stellar educational sessions, ample networking opportunities, and our LION Awards Ceremony. Join us in STL: lionpublishers.com/summit-2025/

LION Publishers @lionpubs.bsky.social · Jun 13

🎤 ✨ Organizational change can bring up *big feelings* within teams. At the 2025 Summit, Santa Cruz Local's Kara Meyberg Guzman and @documentedny.bsky.social's Mazin Sidahmed will share candid insights on how to support your newsroom through big transformation. lionpublishers.com/summit-2025/

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LION Publishers @lionpubs.bsky.social · Jun 9

⏰ LAST CALL: Today is the deadline to apply for our expanded Sustainability 360 program! We’re seeking 40 LION member newsrooms to receive a year of free, expert support. Interested? Apply by 8 p.m. ET: lionpublishers.com/lion-seeks-4...

LION seeks 40 news businesses interested in hands-on support to grow stronger - LION Publishers

Sustainability 360 participants receive a mix of coaching, consulting, and peer support to help them reach the next stage of sustainability.

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