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Facebook changes NewsFeed again, warns of further drop in organic reach
Facebook has made more changes to its NewsFeed algorithm and is openly warning publishers to expect an even further drop in the organic reach of their posts.
- What this could mean for publishers.
- Why bigger publishers are concerned, but not necessarily panicking.
- Jay Rosen calls BS on Facebook's assertion that "you control the NewsFeed, not us."
- Facebook's weird state of denial about its role in news.
Meanwhile, Facebook reported 42 percent revenue growth and eye-popping user, mobile and video stats.
Related: There's an argument to be made that Facebook, not iOS or Android, is the most important mobile platform. And the New Republic takes a look at the world of purchasing fake Facebook likes and Twitter followers.
Have you registered for LION's Independents' Meeting in June?
LION Publishers' "Independents' Meeting" - free for members and only $25 for non-members - is set for June 6-7 in Philadelphia. If you haven't registered yet, sign up here. And stay tuned for details about some great speakers and panels on topics related to online local news publishing.
LION member spotlight: Evanston Now
"We offer the most timely, in-depth and comprehensive coverage of the city and host a lively community conversation about local issues," says LION member Bill Smith, publisher of Evanston Now.
Evanston Now is approaching a decade of independent online local news coverage just outside Chicago and has steadily grown audience to a dominant position in the market.
Check out our Q&A with Smith, the latest in our weekly spotlight of LION members.
ARLNow expands into Washington, D.C., neighborhoods
LION member Scott Brodbeck talks to Street Fight Magazine about ARLNow's recent announcement that it is selling Bethesda Now to a local magazine, and has acquired Borderstan as part of an expansion into Washington, D.C., neighborhoods.
Here's ARLNow's own announcement of the moves.
LION offers webinar on foundation funding, underwriting
Molly de Aguair of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation and Paul Bass of the New Haven Independent will lead a free LION members' webinar May 7 on foundation funding and underwriting for independent local news sites.
It will include information for both nonprofit and for-profit sites.
Sign up here.
Charlottesville Tomorrow wins Virginia Press Association awards
Charlottesville Tomorrow, led by LION member Brian Wheeler, won big at the Virginia Press Association award ceremony this year.
Tulsa newspaper loses four to online local news startup
Another independent online local news publisher is launching, and has taken four of the Tulsa World newspaper's best journalists.
Five ideas to steal from Pro Publica (for any size news organization)
Local news sites of all sizes can learn a lot from some of the things Pro Publica has done.
Tools and Tips: Advertising and Revenue
INNOVATION: Why is media business innovation dominated by advertising?
AUTOPLAY: Sorry. Autoplay video won.
MOBILE: Mobile ad viewability beats desktop.
HTTPS EVERYWHERE: Ads take a step towards https everywhere.
SEARCH: Google searches trend toward "near me."
CROWDFUNDING: Three tips for running a crowdfunding campaign for local news.
Tools and Tips: Journalism and Technology
NEWSLETTERS: Melody Kramer points to a Seattle real estate agent as an example of how local news sites can succeed at email newsletters.
COLLABORATIVE TOOLS: A roundup of cloud-based tools for collaborative journalism.
VIDEO: Why vertical video is becoming harder to ignore. It's all about mobile audience.
SOCIAL MEDIA: Stories with significant social media referrals have longer lifespans.
IMPACT: The Center for Investigative Reporting is sharing its open source tool for tracking the impact of journalism projects.
SEARCH: The continued importance of writing to Google if you want your content to reach an audience.

Industry News
PULITZERS: The 2015 Pulitzer Prize winners are here. And here's the story of one winner who left journalism eight months ago for a better-paying job in PR. The Washington Post has a state-by-state roundup on the loss of journalism jobs as it explains why the PR industry is "sucking up Pulitzer winners."
GANNETT DECLINES: Gannett's publishing business sees a decline as it prepares to spin off its broadcasting unit.
WSJ REDESIGN: The Wall Street Journal is playing a game of digital catchup.
FROM PERUGIA: Takeaways from the 2015 International Journalism Festival.
LOCAL BROADCAST: A local broadcaster near you could share in a coming billions-of-dollars airwaves windfall.
NEWSPAPER TAXIS: Ken Doctor compares newspapers to the "taxi cabs" of the Uber age.
SUNSHINE LAW: Ohio's new "Sunshine Audits" could be a significant development for FOIA.
PRINT DECLINE: Mathew Ingram sees print revenue heading for another big cliff.
Is Your LION Publishers Membership Up for Renewal?
For many of our LION Publishers members, it's time to renew! Your membership includes participation in the LION Publishers Den on Facebook, networking and support from fellow LION publishers, our new newsletter, discounted rates on media liability and directors and officers insurance and more.
Plus, being a member gives you access to a members-only rate to the LION Summit – a savings of up to $175 compared to the non-member rate. If your membership is due for renewal, please go to www.lionpublishers.com/members/dues to submit your payment. Those who opt for multi-year membership save, and easy, secure payment options are available via credit card or through Paypal. (Not sure when your membership expires? You can look it up easily on LIONPublishers.com.)
Thanks to our current members who have already renewed!
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