Author: Lamar
LION Publishers
This was the first time in my role as Community Manager at LION that I’ve created a project with the goal of deepening a cohort’s engagement with each other virtually.
Conecta Arizona
Cafecito en el Jardín 2026, was developed as a direct outcome of my participation in the Reynolds Journalism Institute Community-Centered Symposium, where I focused on strategies to deepen audience engagement and expand reach for Conecta Arizona.
Investigate Midwest
Investigate Midwest built a centralized impact tracking system in Airtable to better document how our journalism is amplified and how it creates change over time.
12 innovative community news projects that built trust and relationships
From student-led newsletters to cafecitos and audio history, the Community-Centered Symposium helped newsrooms and support orgs connect with their communities.
How the Columbia Missourian took an issues-based approach to election coverage
A sortable voter’s guide allows readers to see candidate responses to key issues.
How to embrace Nextdoor for News to grow local reach
Missouri Business Alert tried Nextdoor for News for a year, here’s what we learned.
Introducing the 2026-2027 RJI Fellows
The Reynolds Journalism Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism has selected the 2026 class of RJI Professional Innovation Fellows, who will work to build free, open-source resources for journalists.
Quick experiments to find what resonates with your audience
The Maine Monitor wanted to experiment with their vertical video strategy to increase reach and gain new viewers. They tried three different options. Here’s what they discovered.
More states back local journalism with tax credits this session
In New Mexico, a local journalism tax credit was years in the making.
Journalism must retire ‘no comment’ phrase, new survey from Reynolds Journalism Institute reveals
Addressing the rising tide of “no comment” could help the industry solve its dual crises of declining trust and rising hostility.