Rebuild Local News

Five local newsrooms in Colorado shuttered in a span of about two weeks at the end of July and in early August. Learn more at Rocky Mountain PBS: https://lnkd.in/gyXBMtWP #Colorado #Newspapers #LocalNews #Journalism #Media

#LMAFest2024 Session Spotlight: Local News Policy Unpacked — A Discussion with Steve Waldman Join us for an insightful discussion with Steve Waldman, CEO and founder of Rebuild Local News. This session will delve into the latest policies and legislative efforts that have impact on local news, offering in-depth analysis and expert perspectives. Gain valuable insights into how these efforts may affect the future of local journalism. Presenter: Steven Waldman, chief executive officer and founder, Rebuild Local News. Moderator: Janis Ware publisher, The Atlanta Voice / Voice News Network Join us September 24th & 25th in Chicago! https://lnkd.in/gGNkSqvH

What does the California-Google deal really mean for local news? We put it in context—comparing it to a similar deal in Canada, other state bills, and the actual need. Our full breakdown here: https://lnkd.in/gpBrV8Qi #California #Google #Journalism #LocalNews #Media

Rebuild Local News President Steven Waldman calls the deal by Gov. Newsom, Assemblymember Wicks, and Google a “step forward,” but stresses that “more work is needed to truly address the crisis.” Read our in-depth analysis here: https://lnkd.in/d6wJHbH6 #California #Google #Journalism #LocalNews #Media

Statement from Rebuild Local News: "The deal does not require contributions from the other big technology firms, including Meta and Amazon, as #SB1327 did. Having a broader base of support is both fair and would increase the amount of money supporting local journalism jobs in California. SB 1327 would have provided $500 million per year for local newsrooms." #CALeg #California #LocalNews #NewsMedia #Meta #Amazon https://lnkd.in/gJUm56uC

The Latest: A deal has been finalized between Google and California lawmakers to support local news. We will review the details thoroughly and offer an analysis and commentary once the full plan is available, evaluating its potential benefits and limitations. #California #Google #Journalism #LocalNews #Media

A draft deal between Google, Governor Newsom, and Assemblymember Buffy Wicks is circulating among CA local news stakeholders. The framework is still evolving, with some confusion about its final form. Here's what we know so far: https://lnkd.in/gKAgYC42 #California #Journalism #LocalNews #Media #Policy #Google

Honored to have Lenny Mendonca, senior partner emeritus at McKinsey & Company and chair of Fidelity Charitable®, and Kang-Xing Jin, Civic News Company board member and former Meta VP, join our Board of Directors. With their support, we will advance policies to rebuild local news together. #LocalNews #Journalism #Media #Policy

Exciting news! The Knight Foundation launched the Knight Growth Challenge Fund—a $5.4M initiative to help local newsrooms expand into new markets and fight news deserts. A big step towards strengthening access to local news. "In a year that has been marked by layoffs and headlines about our industry’s decline, we’re supporting publishers who are ready to build something that will serve their communities for the long term. And, we hope this fund will create a model for other publishers to learn how to leverage their brands, existing operations, partners and resources into additional ways to address a community’s news needs." Congratulations to the first cohort including The Assembly, Cityside, The Post and Courier, The Salt Lake Tribune, Spotlight PA, and Georges Media Group. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eUzd8dQp #LocalNews #Journalism #Media #Community #Sustainability

Over a third of Oregon’s small-town newspapers have closed, and 68% of its cities have no local news. But, the Fund for Oregon Rural Journalism (FORJ) aims to counter this crisis and bolster local reporting through its Future Journalists of America program, a paid journalism internship for high school students. Executive Director Jody Lawrence-Turner of FORJ said, "Youth learn about the tenets of journalism and journalism literacy... so a new generation of journalists can chip in at small rural newspapers that need help and more students are inspired to consider journalism as a college major." Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eFz8BK6N #Oregon #Journalism #LocalNews #Community #Media #Newspapers