Session Spotlight

(August 18) 2:45 – 3:30 p.m.: Local News Fund Success Stories

Finding new ways to fund the journalism that matters most to your community has never been more important. Hear directly from leaders behind some of the most successful Local News Fund philanthropic support programs in the country, as they share how they built fundraising efforts rooted in community-driven giving and foundation support. This session is packed with real insights for any media organization looking to strengthen its commitment to local news and make a lasting impact in the communities it serves.

Presenters: Erin Richards, director of newsroom development, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Marcia Parker, vice president, philanthropic partnerships, The New York Times, Will Campbell, editor and co-owner, The Columbian. Moderated by John Celestand, head of funding, Knight x LMA BloomLab

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Join us in Chicago at the Gleacher Center, Aug. 18-20 for Local Media Fest – a unique event focused on revenue, opportunities, and the future of local media.

Local Media Fest Registration

Registration is now open! Click here to register. If you have any issues registering, please email Lindsey.Estes@localmedia.org with your information.

LMA local media company members ALWAYS receive free registrations to this event as part of our dues value proposition (number of free registrations varies based on amount of dues paid). Contact Lindsey Estes for the number of registrations your company receives and the registration code.

Non-members are welcome to register for a fee of $895.

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