POOLER, GA – Along the southern coast of Georgia, where a vibrant Latinx community thrives, Elizabeth Galarza, the dedicated CEO and publisher of Savannah-based Pasa La Voz Noticias, is crafting an impressive event strategy that not only engages and enriches the local community but also paves the way for an additional revenue stream. Last week, this trailblazingContinue reading “A New Revenue-Generating Event Strategy Takes Shape”
Author Archives: Tracie Powell
Davis Broadcasting’s Digital Manager Boosts Sales by $75K
In January, Davis Broadcasting, the largest Black-owned radio network in Georgia, hired Blue Bancer as its Digital Operations Director. Since mid-April, he’s helped to secure more than $75,000 in new digital advertising revenue. Bancer is transforming a legacy sales team into a digital one—and bringing Davis’ customers and clients with them. “If you’re not in digitalContinue reading “Davis Broadcasting’s Digital Manager Boosts Sales by $75K”
The Nuts and Bolts of Media Grantmaking
Covering Conflicts
As journalists, we are historians and the fourth pillar of democracy. Our coverage has consequences, shapes narratives and sparks action. Our headlines will define this moment in time. Our words matter. Covering conflicts, communities and countries with the care, respect and sensitivity they deserve is critical, and so is centering the voices of those mostContinue reading “Covering Conflicts”
Solutions That Just Work
At The Pivot Fund, true empowerment for community-led news outlets goes beyond the headlines. It was about equipping them with the tools and support needed for sustainable growth and success. That’s why we partnered with Justworks, a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), to bring an important opportunity. Through the Just Thrive program, women- and minority-owned businessesContinue reading “Solutions That Just Work”
NotiVisión Georgia’s New Hire
Earlier this month, NotiVisión Georgia’s CEO and publisher, Monica Pirela, was named one of Georgia’s most influential Latinos by the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. It’s one of many accomplishments that Pirela and the digital platform have achieved since receiving Pivot Fund support last year. Now, she’s expanded her team with an exciting new hire. ColombianContinue reading “NotiVisión Georgia’s New Hire”
Lessons learned from the demise of a hyperlocal news outlet
Publisher-reporter Robin Kemp announced last month the closure of The Clayton Crescent, a nonprofit news outlet in Clayton County, GA. Kemp singlehandedly ran the site for over three years, providing an essential resource and information for her primarily BIPOC audience and gaining national recognition for her reliable accountability reporting. In an open letter, Kemp transparently recounts herContinue reading “Lessons learned from the demise of a hyperlocal news outlet”
Can Local News Fix the Crisis in Democracy?
Tracie Powell participates in a panel discussion.
“These dollars are not reaching BIPOC newsrooms.”
“You say you’re giving more dollars to BIPOC newsrooms? Well, you’re actually giving to intermediaries who are filtering down those dollars to BIPOC newsrooms. But they’re not filtering down enough.” Hanaa’ Tameez interviews Dr. Meredith Clark and Tracie Powell.
Webinar: Informing America’s Emerging Majority
Trusted local news is vital to a healthy democracy, yet communities of color remain underserved. In a recent session, panelists highlighted these challenges and explored potential solutions, with a special focus on Georgia, which hosted the Communications Network’s annual conference. Presenters Moderator Andrew Sherry, Communications Network board member and principal of Communications Partners