Stories from the newsroom: The GNI Innovation Challenge program

This program is designed to stimulate forward-thinking ideas for the news industry. The stories in this collection are part of an innovator series sharing inspiring stories and learnings from funded projects.

13 articles in this collection

What we learned from launching a hyperlocal news brand

Innovation Challenge recipient Grupo AM reveals lessons learned in launching CodigoPostal.com.

These 25 publishers want to know their communities

Innovation Challenge recipients dive into community news needs.

The biggest lesson from a local news startup: listen

The founder of news organization The Beacon, Kelsey Ryan, shares tips and lessons learned on how to engage and serve local communities.

From rural India to the world: These women make the news

The women-run rural news outlet Khabar Lahariya is making the transition to digital, reaching new readers and building a stronger business.

Designing a new local product for French urban readers

How a French newspaper group pivoted its editorial model to appeal to younger, urban readers.

A Chilean startup helps newsrooms grow their audiences

The founder of Reveniu shares how the membership platform helps independent newsrooms in Chile.

Crime reporting gets a boost in readers: A GNI Journey

D.C. Witness developed a new approach to criminal justice journalism by organizing the data from multiple systems and jurisdictions.

The News Minute turns fans into members

The News Minute launched a membership program to turn fans into members.

The media platform helping Indonesians donate for good

Indonesian media organization kumparan created a donation process so people can pledge money directly from news platforms

Sirius: A publishing system for Le Monde and beyond

French national news publisher Le Monde created a content management system (CMS) called Sirius to handle both print and digital channels.

The journey to build a news product is far from linear

How the journalism startup Egab embarked on a journey which took many twists and turns.

How data drives a hyperlocal news strategy in Los Angeles

The Crosstown Neighborhood Data Project found a way to send out 110 unique email newsletters, one for every neighborhood.

One KUAM: Building bridges for live news in the Pacific

KUAM in Guam introduced an innovative way to broadcast remotely, connecting islanders, saving money and opening up a new revenue stream.