Today Paul is joined by Chris Krewson, Executive Director of LION Publishers.

LION (Local Independent Online News) is a nonprofit that strengthens the local news industry by helping independent news publishers build more sustainable businesses.

On the podcast they discuss the origins of LION, the importance of diverse revenue streams for local media companies, AI and its effects on the industry, how LION's sustainability audits benefit local publishers, the organization's new Sustainability 360 program, and more.

Links:

https://www.lionpublishers.com/

LION Newsletter:

https://lionnewsletter.paperform.co/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriskrewson/

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