The traditional public media funding model has been disrupted and relying on a fragmented, duct-taped tech stack is an active risk to your station’s survival.
Through the Digital Transformation Package, Indiegraf - in partnership with the Knight Foundation and the Public Media Venture Group (PMVG) - is providing a heavily subsidized, all-in-one digital operating system built specifically for local newsrooms.
These digital transformation packages will allow you to modernize your station’s infrastructure, turn passive audiences into paying supporters, and diversify revenue streams.
Stop fighting your technology. Start funding your mission.
We’re not asking you to throw out what works.
Indiegraf OS is managed infrastructure designed to drop into your existing broadcast workflows, replacing outdated systems with a streamlined digital publishing suite and monetization tools.
This initiative provides access to our full technology stack and services at significantly reduced rates, with a graduated discount structure designed to support your growth journey.
Maximum support when you need it the most. In the first year of this program, you'll receive:
70% off all Indiegraf technology subscriptions
50% off Indiegraf Experts services
Once you've got some solid revenue growth tools, we provide continued support as you expand. You'll receive:
50% off all Indiegraf technology subscriptions
50% off Indiegraf Experts services
At this point, you’ve built diversified revenue, a loyal audience, and real independence from any single funder or platform. You graduate to full pricing - supported by the returns your station now generates.
In order to qualify for the subsidized Digital Transformation Package, public media stations must meet the following criteria.
Be based in the United States
Operate as a nonprofit local media station
Produce original local content (radio, TV or digital)
Capacity for collaboration: Applications must demonstrate leadership commitment and ability to commit consistent staff time to the project.
The Digital Transformation Package is a subsidized, cohort-based initiative designed to help resource-constrained public media stations modernize their operations, grow digital audiences and diversify revenue.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Spots are limited. Apply today!
We know it's a big decision to switch your technology partner. Here's our most commonly asked questions to help you.
Indiegraf is building a media operating system specifically for independent newsrooms. Indiegraf OS provides you with a managed site that has all the tools you need—newsletters, a payment system and advertising tools—pre-installed and ready to use in one place. You can also get dedicated support for your publication’s growth with our team of Indiegraf Experts.
Most platforms only give you a place to write; we give you a setup to run a business. We handle the technical hosting, security and updates so your site doesn't break. Unlike setups that require multiple vendors, we include built-in tools to sell your own ads and collect memberships without taking a cut of your revenue.
It’s built for local media who are ready to level up. This includes startups who have begun to make some revenue, established outlets looking to move off disjointed tools to a unified system and media networks that need to manage multiple sites and share content easily.
Simple newsletter tools are great for starting out, but they often lock you into a single way of making money. Indiegraf OS allows you to grow into a multistream business where you can sell direct ads, host community event calendars and manage a full-featured news website that you actually own.
Yes! While your primary content is audio, Indiegraf provides the digital home you need to turn listeners into a sustainable business. For example, we can help you move people from anonymous listeners to an email list you actually own. You can also use our engagement management system to let your audience submit questions or vote on what your next episode or segment should be about.
Pricing is tiered based on your audience size (number of subscribers) so the cost stays proportional to your revenue. There is a one-time fee to cover the manual work of migrating your content and training your team. Because every newsroom has different needs, we provide a custom quote after a quick discovery call.
For general pricing information, check out our Pricing page.
You get much more than a technical help desk. Our customer support team of real, kind and thoughtful humans is here to ensure your newsroom thrives. We also provide Spanish language support to make sure our tools and strategies are accessible to your entire team. When you join the Indiegraf network, you gain a partner who’s invested in your success—not another vendor.
If you're looking for support to grow your revenue, better understand your audience or plan your next stage of growth, you'll also have the opportunity to work with our Indiegraf Experts on a project or fractional basis.
No, because we do it for you. Our team manages the migration of your articles, images and subscriber lists. We handle the heavy lifting and train your staff so you can start publishing immediately.
Most newsrooms launch in four to six weeks. We work with you to plan a timeline that doesn't interrupt your daily reporting, ensuring a seamless move for your readers and your archives.
No. Whether you are collecting monthly memberships or selling high-value sponsorships to local businesses, you keep 100% of the money you earn.
One hundred percent. You own your subscriber list and all of your content. If you ever decide to leave, you take your data and your audience with you. We are here to support your independence, not to own your assets.
You don’t have to start from scratch. Through our Indiegraf Experts offerings, we can provide you with the sales playbooks, media kit templates and data audits you need to show local businesses the value of your advertising with you.
Yes. Our tools let you manage several sites from one dashboard. You can click a button to instantly sync a story from one site to another, manage ad campaigns that run across your entire network and keep your editorial style consistent across every outlet.
Indiegraf is the operating system for independent local media.
