Local News Industry Pulse
A weekly briefing of news, policy, trends, and more in the local news industry.
Plus: Why local journalism needs operators, not just reporters / Local news needs to hit some singles / After the headlines fade: the real work of local news
Plus: A new model for local news on streaming platforms / Can we fix social media’s news problem? / Kiosks, retention & real ROI
Plus: What it takes to run a major local newsroom in 2026, Reviving a beloved alt weekly, + Rebuilding hyperlocal news in the capital of the world
Plus: Saving a struggling local newspaper + Why AI isn’t just another tech disruption
Plus: The challenges of rural local news + Fixing broken local events discovery
Plus: The Trust Shift: Rebuilding journalism in the creator era + News on the ground in East Tennessee
Plus: Lessons from the niche frontier + Print, pixels and the AI pivot
Plus: Transparency, tip sheets, and digital democracy + Why statehouse journalism still matters
Plus: Reimagining syndication and revenue for local news & Who’s watching the city? Why local journalism still has teeth
Plus: Old media is dying. Now what? + From D.C. to downtown
Plus: AI wins and losses in 2025, How ad fraud hijacked journalism + Towing scams, elder care, and watchdog journalism in Connecticut
Plus: Steal these ideas for your newsroom
