The Courier Eco Latino, a Georgia-based publication serving BIPOC communities, is redefining sustainability in local journalism with an innovative approach to revenue generation. With support from The Pivot Fund, the outlet has launched a new online obituary platform that not only serves grieving families but also creates a sustainable, long-term revenue stream. A Revenue ModelContinue reading “How The Courier Eco Latino is Transforming Revenue with Community”
Author Archives: Tracie Powell
Leaders Call for Philanthropy-Backed “Moonshot” to Reclaim Ad Revenue from Tech Giants
Local news leaders unveiled a visionary “moonshot” initiative to reclaim a share of local advertising revenue lost to tech behemoths such as Google and Meta.
How The Courier Eco Latino is Turning Obituaries into Opportunity
Publications serving BIPOC communities are always exploring new ways to build sustainable revenue while staying deeply connected to their audiences. The Courier Eco Latino, a Columbus, Georgia-based news outlet, is setting a bold example with the launch of its innovative obituary platform. By leaning into strategic partnerships and committing to the needs of its readers,Continue reading “How The Courier Eco Latino is Turning Obituaries into Opportunity”
Strengthening Local News Ecosystems: 2024 Report
What is it and why is it important? The 2024 Local News Ecosystems report from Democracy Fund highlights the deepening crisis in local journalism, especially in underserved and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities. As more newspapers shut down, over 200 counties across the U.S. are left without any local news outlet, creating information gapsContinue reading “Strengthening Local News Ecosystems: 2024 Report”
How Funders Can Boost Youth Voter Turnout and Civic Engagement
In an age where young people are increasingly disconnected from traditional political processes, philanthropy has a unique opportunity to address the gap by supporting initiatives that center youth voices in civic discussions. One promising approach can be seen in Baltimore, where the Baltimore Beat, a grantee of The Pivot Fund, collaborated with nonprofit Wide Angle YouthContinue reading “How Funders Can Boost Youth Voter Turnout and Civic Engagement”
The Pivot Fund Assembles an Inclusive Style Guide Using AI
Newsrooms can produce culturally competent copy with a single prompt now that The Pivot Fund has uploaded the style guides of the leading journalism diversity organizations into popular artificial intelligence (AI) tool ChatGPT. The Style Guide for Covering Communities of Color integrates best practices from style guides developed by the Asian American Journalists Association, Disabled Journalists Association, Indigenous Journalists Association, NationalContinue reading “The Pivot Fund Assembles an Inclusive Style Guide Using AI”
How to Highlight Youth Voices in Your Next Election Voter Guide
When we think about voter guides, they often focus on candidates and issues, but what if we turned our attention to young people? Baltimore’s initiative, led by Pivot Fund grantee partner Baltimore Beat and nonprofit Wide Angle Youth Media, offers a brilliant blueprint for bringing youth voices into the center of election discussions. The American PressContinue reading “How to Highlight Youth Voices in Your Next Election Voter Guide”
How a Cuban exile news site used AI to become “Public Enemy #1
At last week’s Online News Association conference in Atlanta, small news publishers showcased how they’re using artificial intelligence (AI) to solve real-world challenges. It was clear that innovation often blooms in the face of adversity, and no example stood out more than that of El Toque—a news outlet that’s weathered extraordinary difficulties to deliver essential toolsContinue reading “How a Cuban exile news site used AI to become “Public Enemy #1”
How Small Publishers are Innovating with AI
Vania André, editor-in-chief of The Haitian Times, is leading a quiet revolution. She has transformed her newsroom with artificial intelligence. For André, AI isn’t a futuristic tool reserved for tech giants—it’s a lifeline for her small, community-focused newsroom. She uses technology to help fill in the gaps. “ChatGPT has become an essential part of our workflow,”Continue reading “How Small Publishers are Innovating with AI”
News leader Susan Smith Richardson joins The Pivot Fund
Susan Smith Richardson, former managing editor of Guardian US and CEO of the Center for Public Integrity, has joined The Pivot Fund as managing director. She will help the fund expand its support for hyperlocal news outlets serving communities of color nationwide.