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Keep It Local explores how local journalism is evolving — and thriving — through innovation. Hosted by the Local Media Association, each episode highlights strategies that help newsrooms build community and revenue. 🎙️

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Local newsrooms are often asked to cover the economy — but rarely have the tools to cover economic mobility at a granular, data-driven level. One year ago, Local Media Association, Comcast NBCUniversal, and Opportunity Insights launched the Economic ... more

The loudest members of your audience may not be the most representative.

New research from Pew Research Center divides Americans into four broad groups based on how they participate in news, politics, civic life and religion: mobilizers, connectors,... more

What makes a local media company valuable to its community — and sustainable as a business?

Leo Cusimano has spent 34 years with Dallas Voice, including the past 13 as publisher. He joins Keep It Local host Ryan Welton at Local Media Fest 2026 to ex... more

Local news is losing more than two newspapers a week—but that is only one side of the industry’s story.

Tim Franklin, professor and John M. Mutz Chair in Local News at Northwestern University’s Medill School, says local journalism is experiencing bo... more

Sustainable local journalism requires more than a single source of revenue. It requires experimentation, collaboration and a culture willing to embrace transformation.

Local Media Association coach and consultant Liz White joins Keep It Local host R... more

Former New York Times executive editor Dean Baquet believes the erosion of local journalism is helping drive America’s civic and political divisions.

In this conversation recorded at Local Media Fest 2026 in Chicago, Baquet explains why strong local... more

What does the local news crisis actually cost communities?

According to new research from Rebuild Local News, the answer is about $1.1 billion every year in higher borrowing costs alone.

Keep It Local host Ryan Welton sits down with Matt Baker, dir... more

Artificial intelligence is creating new possibilities for local newsrooms — including finding stories that they might not otherwise know about.

In this episode of Keep It Local, host Ryan Welton sits down with Jim Haddadin, investigative editor at C... more

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Luxuan Wang
Researcher at Pew Research Center
Pew Research Center
Episode: The Audience You Don’t Hear From: What Pew Learned About News Engagement
Leo Cusimano
Publisher, CEO of Dallas Voice
Dallas Voice
Episode: Leo Cusimano on Building Trust, Revenue and Sustainable Local Media
Tim Franklin
Tim Franklin, Medill senior fellow and local news chair
Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University
Episode: Tim Franklin on local news’ historic transformation
Liz White
Coach, consultant, and corporate consultant for LMA; leading the Lab for Journalism Funding
Local Media Association
Episode: Building a Sustainable Future for Local News with Liz White
Dean Baquet
Former executive editor, The New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: Why local news is essential, with Dean Baquet
Matt Baker
Director of Research at Rebuild Local News
Rebuild Local News
Episode: The $1.1 Billion Cost of America's Local News Crisis | Matt Baker with Rebuild Local News
Jim Haddadin
Investigative Editor at Connecticut Public
Connecticut Public
Episode: How Connecticut Public Uses AI to Surface Stories Hidden in Public Meetings
Susan Bell
Senior Director of Data and Digital Service Bureau
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Episode: How Connecticut Public Uses AI to Surface Stories Hidden in Public Meetings
Bridget Thoreson
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Episode: Journalism Careers Are Changing: Bridget Thoreson on Navigating What's Next

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The Audience You Don’t Hear From: What Pew Learned About News Engagement
Q: What are the four engagement groups identified in the study and what do they mean for newsrooms?
The study identifies mobilizers, connectors, spectators, and outsiders; mobilizers and connectors are more active in public life and politics, spectators closely follow the news but engage less publicly, and outsiders participate less overall though they still consume news. This implies newsrooms should tailor engagement strategies beyond traditional political actions, recognizing diverse pathways to involvement.
Leo Cusimano on Building Trust, Revenue and Sustainable Local Media
Q: What training or leadership support do you offer to help other newsrooms sell more effectively?
Leo shares coaching through the News Navigators program, offering a five-tier sales framework and lessons for one-person shops and small teams to build sustainable revenue streams.
Leo Cusimano on Building Trust, Revenue and Sustainable Local Media
Q: How do you approach advertising sales—what makes your process different?
We pursue integrated, partnership-driven conversations rather than hard pitches, aligning advertiser goals with community engagement and public relations to boost overall effectiveness.
Leo Cusimano on Building Trust, Revenue and Sustainable Local Media
Q: What has been your secret sauce for seeking funding and achieving sustainability?
Identify the audience and mission, engage funders with a clear impact story, and use structured, research-backed approaches to show how funding translates into meaningful community reach and outcomes.
Leo Cusimano on Building Trust, Revenue and Sustainable Local Media
Q: Catch us up, tell us a little bit about Dallas Voice and its background.
Dallas Voice is a 40-plus-year-old legacy publication that remains the voice of the LGBT community in North Texas, built on reader trust and a cohesive local market with strong corporate advertising support.

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Keep It Local focuses on how local journalism is evolving through innovation, with a strong emphasis on practical strategies that build community engagement and sustain revenue. Recent episodes explore topics like podcast programs in newsrooms, short-form video monetization, AI integration in reporting and workflows, data-driven audience strategies, and collaborative models that scale locally. Guests range from newsroom leaders and technology founders to fundraisers and ethics advocates, offering actionable playbooks for publishers, broadcasters, and other local outlets. The show is notable for balancing hands-on tactics (equipment, workflows, sponsorship and revenue strategies) with broader industry context (trust, ethics, and sustainabili... more

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