Tracie Powell of The Pivot Fund speaks with John Adams, founder of Local News Day and Montana Free Press, about a new national effort to reconnect communities with trusted local news. They discuss the growing gap between trust and visibility in local journalism, why hyperlocal outlets — especially those serving underrepresented communities — are oftenContinue reading “Local News Day Is a Visibility Opportunity Hyperlocal Newsrooms Can’t Miss”
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How community media earns youth trust
Join us for a conversation about how community media reaches and engages youth audiences—by trusting young people as contributors, storytellers, and civic participants. We’ll explore how community media involves youth in their newsrooms and why that engagement is essential to strong, community-centered journalism. Presenters: Moderator: DeAnna Sherman, Co-Founder and Executive Director of True Star Media
Print as Strategy: The Role of Print in Community News Ecosystems
Even in a digital-first era, many community and immigrant-serving outlets continue to rely on print — from newspapers to guides and special resources — as a trusted way to reach audiences and generate revenue. This webinar will explore why print endures, who’s using it effectively, and how it fits into sustainable, hybrid models for localContinue reading “Print as Strategy: The Role of Print in Community News Ecosystems”
Reporting on Domestic Violence: Storytelling with Care Webinar Takeaways
At The Pivot Fund, we believe journalism can be a tool for healing as well as for truth-telling — especially when covering topics as sensitive and urgent as domestic violence. That’s why we partnered with the Blue Shield of California Foundation to produce a webinar aimed at strengthening trauma-informed reporting practices across the country. Together,Continue reading “Reporting on Domestic Violence: Storytelling with Care Webinar Takeaways”
Empowering Communities in Crisis: Spanish-Language Newsrooms on the Frontlines
In today’s rapidly shifting political landscape—where misinformation, fear, and policy uncertainty ripple through immigrant communities—Spanish-language newsrooms are doing far more than reporting the news. They are stepping in where traditional media falls short—not just to report, but to deliver essential tools, guidance, and support. In a recent webinar hosted by The Pivot Fund, three newsroomContinue reading “Empowering Communities in Crisis: Spanish-Language Newsrooms on the Frontlines”
Reporting responsibly on immigration policies and issues in times of crisis
In a recent webinar on immigration reporting hosted by The Pivot Fund and Latinas Represent, we brought together journalists, policymakers, and advocates to foster dialogue, promote inclusive immigration narratives, and shape policies that strengthen democracy.
Pivot Publisher Series | Cómo inocular a su audiencia contra la desinformación electoral
Part of a newsroom’s job is to counter mis- and disinformation—but unlike breaking news, journalists don’t have to wait for misinformation to happen to respond. Even in the era of AI and deepfakes, there are strategies to anticipate falsehoods and equip audiences to recognize them. In a recent webinar, leaders from three leading fact-checking organizationsContinue reading “Pivot Publisher Series | Cómo inocular a su audiencia contra la desinformación electoral”
Pivot Publisher Series: Effectively Stewarding Donors
Kaylan Martin, principal of Blue Umbrella Strategies, and Kimberly Griffin, co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Mississippi Free Press, joined The Pivot Fund’s Kimberly Spencer for an insightful webinar on mastering donor stewardship strategies. The trio delved into the art of donor engagement with a focus on hyperlocal newsrooms and fundraisers of color, both facingContinue reading “Pivot Publisher Series: Effectively Stewarding Donors”
Multicultural Media and Correspondents Association honors “2024 Sheroes in Media”
Tracie Powell is among the 2024 Sheroes in Media honorees.
The Pivot Publisher Series: How to smartly build capacity and organizational design
Who do you need on your team? The hiring process can be daunting, and making the right choices about who to bring on board—and when—can have a major impact on your newsroom. In our recent conversation, Zuri Berry, The Baltimore Banner’s digital strategy editor; Lisa Snowden, co-founder and editor-in-chief of the Baltimore Beat; Susan GluckContinue reading “The Pivot Publisher Series: How to smartly build capacity and organizational design”