Lauren's Latest Articles
How to use swag to meet your audience goals
People love journalism, a deadline and free stuff.
This is what a youth-led editorial agenda looks like
The Kansas City Defender has become the most-trusted news outlet for local Black youth and organizers. Here’s how, and why, they do it.
The Kyiv Independent raises nearly $1M amid invasion
Ukrainian news startup launched 4 months ago
New website features will help Indiegraf publishers gain more reader revenue
Upgraded tools help publishers manage new subscriptions and memberships. Here’s how it will help boost reader revenue.
Online content isn’t forever: Archiving as a digital publication
Archiving your stories isn’t only a safety precaution for if you ever close your doors, it’s also vital to the health of the news ecosystem at large. Here’s a primer on news archiving and why you should be thinking about your publication’s public record.
Five reasons why independent news outlets and local campus radio make powerful allies
The Sprawl founder shares the benefits of a radio show/podcast collaboration
Toronto’s West End Phoenix is proving why you should get to know your neighbours
Independent paper focuses on grassroots engagement, including lawn signs and special events.
Indie publishers are redefining the comments section
Why banning people from your outlet’s page is OK.
Here’s how small publishers can be more secure online
With these digital safety tips, you can mitigate any attempted online security breach.