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OMG! We're exactly two weeks away from the kick-off of LMA Fest 2023, and we can't think of a better to start with cohort 3 of @TheBloomLab! Here's the fabulous group of publishers who will be joining us, and I am looking forward to learning more about them!
Our lab is in full bloom with 26 members! 🌻 Get to know the newest cohort of 8 publishers! Congratulations to @mnspokesman, @DUS_Tweets, @FlintBeat, @IndyRecorder, @LAFOCUSNEWS, @OurWeeklyNews, @BayStateBanner, & @Times_Weekly 🎉 Thanks to @knightfdn for making it possible!
We are thrilled to announce Cohort 3 of the @TheBloomLab! We are grateful to the @knightfdn for making this kind of impactful investment in the Black press. - @localmediarocks @Johncelestand @rcwalkersmith @aapilolli @ramsammy @jaysmall localmedia.org/2023/07/eight-…
🚀 Exciting news! @SeattleMedium partnered with MIDTC through LMC's DODS program, boosting site speed & performance. Don't miss this inspiring report showcasing their website transformation journey! 👉 BloomLab's Impact Report ow.ly/kA2650P5cIW
Congrats to @The_inkbarrel and his team at @SeattleMedium.
Congrats to @The_inkbarrel and his team at @SeattleMedium.
🌟 21% total revenue growth & 133% digital revenue growth year-over-year 🌟$1 million in savings on technology 🌟150 total technology migrations localmedia.org/2023/06/revenu… @localmediarocks @ramsammy @jaysmall @aapilolli @Johncelestand @rcwalkersmith @knightfdn @TheBloomLab
📣Applications for the third cohort of Knight x LMA BloomLab will open on April 17th.📣 This immersive experience includes 💻tech upgrades, business transformation, and 📚 learning opportunities, all aimed at sustainability. localmedia.org/2023/04/applic… @LocalMediaAssoc @knightfdn
Sharing this 📹 video featuring one of my amazing publishers @drolarkb. She and her father Calvin W. Rolark worked to create positive change with the @WashInformer. #inspirational #motivation #LocalNews youtube.com/watch?v=kY3Ro7…
The @Meta layoffs will be particularly hard for publishers of color. @localmediarocks explains Meta made sure that 50% of their programs were allocated to BIPOC publishers. @defendernetwork @SacObserver @NYAmNews made great digital wins in these labs niemanlab.org/2022/11/metas-…
We had an amazing behind-the-scenes look at the @AFRO archives. Thanks, @FrancesToniD for the tour, and look at your 130-year history!
100% agreed with @ramsammy! @janislware & @JAWS_215 from @theatlantavoice. Knocked it out of the park with their session today during the launch of our second cohort.
100% agreed with @ramsammy! @janislware & @JAWS_215 from @theatlantavoice. Knocked it out of the park with their session today during the launch of our second cohort.
Meet the second BloomLab cohort thanks to the support of @LocalMediaAssoc & @knightfdn #localnews #journalism Welcome: @mygoldenstate @blackvoicenews @Baltimore_Times @White02 @CinciHerald @TheMiamiTimes @PhillyTrib @cvoiceKC @glennburkins @qcitymetro @dallasexaminer
We are thrilled to announce the second cohort of publishers thanks to the support of @LocalMediaAssoc @knightfdn! #localnews Please welcome: @blackvoicenews @Baltimore_Times @CinciHerald @A_CloserLook @qcitymetro @TheMiamiTimes @PhillyTrib @cvoiceKC
We had a terrific visit with @theatlantavoice, where they showcased their new studio 📹 with a live talk with @SenatorWarnock. @LocalMediaAssoc @knightfdn @janislware
We just got back from the @NYAmNews in #Harlem🧳✈️. Check out the visit with publisher @elinortatum and her rock star team. 📹 by @aapilolli of the @LocalMediaAssoc Made possible by the amazing support from @knightfdn h/t @Johncelestand @rcwalkersmith
Thanks to everyone who applied for our Knight x LMA @TheBloomLab! Applications are now closed. We hope to announce the next cohort in October. I'm excited about who applied and for those that missed the window, there will be a 3rd application cohort opening in 2023.
Last Chance to apply for the Knight x LMA Bloomlab Cohort 2 - applications close on Wednesday, August 31! localmedia.org/applications-f… @knightfdn @LocalMediaAssoc
Which reminds me, now is a good time to apply to cohort 2 of the @TheBloomLab! Deadline is 8/31. localmedia.org/applications-f…
Meet the @LocalMediaAssoc @TheBloomLab rockstar team of @aapilolli @Johncelestand and @rcwalkersmith getting ready to deliver an amazing day of learning and leadership for our cohort of Black publishers! #blackpress
A new study from @sellbranded highlights a $20B spending increase now that 2 out of every 3 local businesses are using content marketing. See what the trend from SMBs means for local media. brandedcontentproject.com/post/smbs-incr…

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