We’re thrilled to share something we’ve been building quietly (and passionately!): the launch of our brand‑new podcast, “Behind the Beacon.” Chief Revenue Officer Daralyse Lyons talks with Owner & Publisher Emily Smith on what it takes to run a newsroom in today's media climate. Not from the editor and writer side, but the business and operations it takes to make it happen.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 15 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsBusinessPoliticsManagement | |||
In this episode, Daralyse Lyons and Emily Smith tackle one of the biggest questions facing local journalism: how do we fund real reporting in an era dominated by algorithms? Inspired by a DAME Magazine article shared by a reader (thank you, Michael),... more
In this episode of Behind the Beacon, Chief Revenue Officer Daralyse Lyons and Owner & Publisher Emily Smith reflect on The Power of Participation, the June 2 community conversation co-hosted with the Doylestown Action League and moderated by Connor ... more
In this episode of Behind the Beacon, Daralyse Lyons and Emily Smith explore what it takes to run a newsroom when everyone’s working remotely. From Slack threads to late‑night strategy sessions, they share how the Bucks County Beacon builds culture, ... more
In this episode of Behind the Beacon, Daralyse Lyons and Emily Smith get real about something most newsrooms never talk about out loud: how local journalism actually pays its bills. As they explain in this episode, the difference between a thriving n... more
In this episode of Behind the Beacon, hosts Daralyse Lyons and Emily Smith pull back the curtain on the technology that powers the Bucks County Beacon. They explore how the Beacon’s tech stack shapes everything from publishing to expansion.
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In this episode of “Behind the Beacon,” hosts Daralyse Lyons and Emily Smith unpack what it really means to be creative problem solvers in local journalism. From designing ads to managing a newsroom, they reveal how curiosity, flexibility, and collab... more
In our inaugural episode of Behind the Beacon, we take listeners inside the Bucks County Beacon: how we began, why our work matters, and what it takes to keep rigorous local journalism alive. Released on April 9th, Local News Day, this conversation i... more
Welcome back to the Civic Circle. We hope that everyone has been enjoying this beautiful spring weather. As we know, February was Black History Month and March is Women’s History Month. As we wrap up March, we thought it would be important to reflect... more
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