Tag: Journal Local
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6 hyperlocal networks in the UK that are showing the US how it should be done
In a very rare spate of blog posts this week I’ve been talking about hyperlocal networks. Now I want to talk about the UK-based hyperlocal networks that are leading the way. Guardian Local Most of you will probably know about this. Headed by Sarah Hartley, it is the Guardian’s experimental exploration into different forms of…
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How hyperlocal sustainability is only possible with the network; how we’re doing that in Lichfield and with Journal Local
Networks of niches underpinned by local partnerships are, in my opinion, the way forward. What do I mean by that? A burning issue for any independent hyperlocal at the moment is sustainability including paying costs (hosting, travel, equipment etc), sourcing content, producing content, organising contributors, handling (& learning) technology. There’s a lot to consider. So…