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BBC hosting first hyperlocal forum this week
The BBC is holding its first hyperlocal forum this Thursday giving attendees the results of its recent consultation with the sector and outlining future plans. The event, hosted by controller of BBC English regions David Holdsworth, is taking place … [Read more...] about BBC hosting first hyperlocal forum this week
Hyperlocals: ‘A growing sector addressing news gaps’
The Carnegie Trust has launched a new report which looks at examples of innovation in the UK's hyperlocal sector.The report coincides with the launch of Local Web List we've been developing here, a revamped directory of hyperlocal news providers … [Read more...] about Hyperlocals: ‘A growing sector addressing news gaps’
Nesta offers up to £6,500 for hyperlocal analytics training
Nesta's latest call for funding bids offers hyperlocals the chance to get to grips with site analytics in order to better exploit their publication's commercial potential.The charity explains:We are opening a grant funding call for hyperlocal … [Read more...] about Nesta offers up to £6,500 for hyperlocal analytics training
General Election guide for community journalists launched
The Centre for Community Journalism at Cardiff Uni has published this excellent, downloadable and shareable guide to covering the general election today.For those of us currently engaging with local candidates on our independent websites and … [Read more...] about General Election guide for community journalists launched
General election 2015 planning for hyperlocals
During the weekend's Talk About Local Unconference, we put aside a session on the general election which everyone attending was able to take part in.Planning for this year's election figures highly with many hyperlocal websites and the following … [Read more...] about General election 2015 planning for hyperlocals