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Independent News Sustainability Summit 2024

Welcome to the 2024 Independent News Sustainability Summit, hosted by LION Publishers and presented by Knight Foundation and Google.

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1:00pm CDT

What we can learn from Chicago’s investment in its local news ecosystem Grand BallroomMorgan Elise Johnson • Morgan Malone • Olivia Obineme • John Palfrey • Maple Walker Lloyd

2:30pm CDT

Consolidating for impact: How mergers and acquisitions are changing the independent news landscape Grand BallroomSisi Wei • Neil Chase

11:00am CDT

Product thinking in local news Grand BallroomAnita Li • AX Mina • Shannan Bowen Spending wisely and sitting pretty: Building an operations team you can afford Riverfront RoomKristin Tessman • Anne Galloway • Stacey L. Peters

2:00pm CDT

Strategy is for everybody: A strategic planning workshop for solopreneurs and leaders of small news outlets Grand BallroomAshley Woods Branch • Bene Cipolla

11:00am CDT

From Growing to Thriving: Sustainability for large publishers Promenade BallroomChloe Kizer • David Grant • Larry Lee

1:30pm CDT

Growing audiences en español: Why translation isn't enough Riverfront RoomPaola Jaramillo • Janine Warner • Claudia Yaujar-Amaro Meeting people where they are: Creative ways to reach new audiences Promenade BallroomAriel Zirulnick • Lela Savic • Simon Galperin • Libbie Sparadeo • Makeda Easter Successful succession: How to navigate the personal, strategic, and logistical aspects of a significant leadership transition Grand BallroomAmanda Zamora • Mukhtar M. Ibrahim • Wendi C. Thomas

3:00pm CDT

Lessons from the Canadian local news ecosystem Grand BallroomErin Millar • Vicky Mochama • Eden Fineday