Local Media Consortium

We are now accepting applications for college !

In our continuing effort to support local news and quality journalism, the Local Media Consortium is awarding up to five scholarships to assist incoming or current college students who are pursuing a major in journalism, media or related fields.

Selected recipients will receive a $2,500 award which may be renewed for up to three additional years or until a bachelor’s degree is earned, whichever occurs first.

Visit http://ow.ly/NYZF50MKS7Y for eligibility requirements and more important information!

Why are publishers being urged to focus on first-party data in 2023?

According to LMC CEO, Fran Wills, “Acquiring and managing first-party data is essential for local media to build a successful online business, particularly with imminent cookie deprecation and consumer privacy regulation.”

Learn more about what other industry leaders have to say: http://ow.ly/30fN50MjhhA

Alliance for Audited Media MediaPost

Publishers Urged To Use First-Party Data, Cultivate Gen Z In 2022, publishers faced rising print production costs, but saw digital growth, the Alliance for Audited Media reports.

What's in store for digital media in 2023?

To begin the new year, Alliance for Audited Media rounded up industry leaders to share their predictions for 2023, including Fran Wills' thoughts on the importance of staying adaptable and innovative in the face of change. http://ow.ly/yoNF50MhTwB

Just in!

NewsNext has released it's latest white paper, "Leveling the Playing Field for Local Media in a Cookieless World", which covers results from it's NewsPassID pilot program.

Download now: http://ow.ly/iFVS50HRh7n

Last chance!

Nominate your company for Editor & Publisher Magazine's "10 News Publishers Who Do It Right" by tonight at Midnight ET!

Find the nomination form and further details here: http://ow.ly/Hibh50HycOT

Nominate your company for Editor & Publisher Magazine's "10 News Publishers Who Do It Right" by 1/31 at Midnight ET!

Find the nomination form and further details here: http://ow.ly/Hibh50HycOT

All ideas are welcome!

Learn how artificial intelligence can extend the reach of your journalism and grow audiences while supporting your newsroom from AP's Local News AI team.

Register Now: http://ow.ly/Rt7Y50GUBZy

Google News will soon start sending users directly to publishers' own webpages rather than sending them to AMP pages.

Read More: https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-news-sending-users-directly-to-publishers-websites/418659/

Search Engine Journal

Google News Sending Users Directly to Publishers' Websites Google News will soon start sending users directly to publishers' own webpages rather than sending them to AMP pages.

Our strength-in-numbers business model delivered $44 million in cumulative revenue and cost savings to print, digital and broadcast media members in 2020

Local Media Consortium Releases First Annual Member Economic Impact Report: Shows Leveraging Scale Strength-in-numbers business model delivered $44 million in cumulative revenue and cost savings to print, digital and broadcast media members in 2020 NEW YORK, July 28, 2021 – The Local Media Consortium, a strategic alliance of local media companies, today announced the release of its first annual...

Encourage your student’s passion for and through the LMC Scholarship Program.

Learn more about this exciting scholarship opportunity and how it can be a stepping stone to your student’s educational goals

Apply Today!
Deadline is 5/20
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Check out David Doty's article for Forbes In his interview with Local Media Consortium CEO Fran Wills and Scott Cunningham discuss why we should care more about local media

Saving Local Media Isn’t About Demonizing Big Tech: ow.ly/ttL650EnSRX