VANCOUVER, BC – DECEMBER 17, 2024 – Indiegraf, a pioneering platform dedicated to transforming the economics of local news and content businesses, is pleased to announce that celebrated tech investor Roger McNamee has joined its board. McNamee, known for raising early alarm bells about the rise of misinformation and vulnerability of social media platforms to foreign interference, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to Indiegraf as it scales its mission to empower independent media entrepreneurs across North America and beyond.

“At a time when democracy and local news are under attack globally, Indiegraf has created a compelling path forward,” said McNamee. “By offering a viable business model to publishers at any scale, Indiegraf makes local news possible in any community.”

McNamee’s support is a major endorsement of Indiegraf, reinforcing the company’s mission to transform local news through scalable, cost-effective tools that empower publishers to reach and grow their audiences. His extensive experience spans business, venture capital, and advocacy. As a founding partner of the venture capital firm Elevation Partners, and previously, private equity firm Silver Lake Partners, McNamee has worked with high-impact companies throughout his career. He also served on the board of both Forbes and the media business arm of National Geographic for close to a decade and his strategic input will be invaluable as Indiegraf expands its platform and enters new markets.

“We are genuinely thrilled to welcome Roger to the Indiegraf board,” said Erin Millar, CEO of Indiegraf. “His dedication to advancing local media and his insights into the changing media landscape will be instrumental as we work to empower thousands of independent publishers to build sustainable media businesses. With the backing of Roger’s expertise, we’re confident that we can continue to grow our impact and reach communities that have long been underserved by traditional media.”

Indiegraf’s platform provides an accessible “media business in a box” model, equipping publishers with everything they need to launch and scale—from website creation to ad management and marketing automation. With McNamee’s strategic input, Indiegraf aims to broaden its reach, offering support to content entrepreneurs across a host of diverse geographies and demographics.

Empowering the Next Generation of Local Media

As an early investor in Facebook, McNamee saw firsthand how the rise of Big Tech captured the advertising market, and led to the erosion of the traditional business model supporting local news. Today, thousands of communities are experiencing news poverty in the U.S. alone. Indiegraf addresses this gap by enabling independent publishers to own and operate their own media enterprises without the need for large, centralized newsrooms. Its platform empowers solo creators, community-focused startups, as well as established newsrooms to build financially sustainable operations that serve their audiences.

“Roger’s decision to join us underscores the importance of what we’re building,” Millar added. “The need for reliable, community-focused journalism has never been greater, and Indiegraf is making it possible for local media to innovate and succeed in today’s digital economy.”

About Indiegraf 

Indiegraf is dedicated to democratizing news and content entrepreneurship, making it accessible to everyone, everywhere. Our innovative, cost-efficient platform empowers independent publishers to create sustainable media businesses that serve their communities. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with a distributed team across North and Latin America, Indiegraf is innovating the economics of local media, ensuring that diverse voices can thrive in every community.

For more information, please visit – https://indiegraf.com.

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