The Local News Lab has been archived as of March 1, 2023. This page will remain online but will not be updated. More info.

When you want to dive deeper and go further, the News Lab Guides are here for you

Here at the Lab we are constantly experimenting with new models of collaboration, community engagement, and sustainability. To share what we are learning we created a set of lab reports that are packed with ideas and practical tools for local newsrooms.

  • Ecosystems Toolkit

    A Guide to Assessing Your Local News Ecosystem By Teresa…

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  • Start-up Guide

    For Profit, Nonprofit and Beyond: Considerations for Media Start-ups By…

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  • Focus Groups Guide

    Conducting Focus Groups to Understand Local News Audiences By Jessica…

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  • Events Guide

    Journalism Live: How News Events Foster Engagement and Expand Revenue…

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  • Newsletters Guide

    Newsletters as News Products: A Guide for Local Newsrooms…

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  • Crowdfunding Guide

    Lessons on Building Lasting Revenue and Relationships through Crowdfunding Campaigns…

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