Ben DeJarnette

@BenDJduck

Stubborn believer in local news and eternally hopeful fan. Formerly:

Portland, OR
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    Mar 16

    Journalism friends, all I want is for you to start your own news biz. This Startups Playbook is just one way that can help.

    Our Startups Playbook helps aspiring entrepreneurs answer this Q: Is your big idea worth pursuing as a biz? We prioritized making it practical/actionable & thanks to 's sharp & conversational writing, it's a fun & easy read.
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    Aug 24

    Reader revenue is the jam, unless your outlet serves low-income communities. For years, I’ve struggled to find revenue strategies that will support 's model & equity-focused mission. But as some wise person once said, “what stands in the way becomes the way.”

    💸 LISTEN: How founder unlocked a new revenue stream by serving the people that local gov't struggles to reach.
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    Aug 19

    I’m such a fan of this news biz podcast 😭

    💰 COMING SOON: A conversation with about 's newest and fastest-growing revenue stream. Don't miss it! Subscribe to News Guest:
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    Aug 9

    Thanks again to for the work that YOU do, and for this convo. We all need to share more of the journey, both to encourage each other to keep going (turns out this stuff is hard!) and to let go of perfectionism (aka creativity's kryptonite).

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    Aug 4

    Happy 1 year anniversary to ! I absolutely love and relate so much to what said in our latest News Guest episode. It's okay to slow down (I repeatedly tell myself daily). Full episode here:

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    Jul 29

    A former newspaper editor launched a news startup in a town of 5,000 people. Here’s how it’s going. by

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    Jul 26

    ⏰ Last call for this event TODAY at noon PT. 🙋 RSVP:

    💯 Just two of the best in independent journalism, talking about how to make this industry even better. ⏰ Join us next Monday, July 26, for a special News Guest conversation with and . RSVP 👉 👈
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    Jul 26

    Oh hey, it's talking about the local news ecosystem we're helping build and support through programs like the Startups Boot Camp. Cool! 🥳💯🎯

    This is about "a movement of people that are trying to address needs that are no longer being met:" talks about his digital news bootcamp on this week's podcast
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    Jul 21

    💯 Just two of the best in independent journalism, talking about how to make this industry even better. ⏰ Join us next Monday, July 26, for a special News Guest conversation with and . RSVP 👉 👈

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    Jul 13

    Thinking of launching a news site and applying to our startups boot camp? Here are five things that we learned from reviewing last year’s applications...

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    Jul 12

    📝 Apply for the Startups Boot Camp 🚀 Build and launch a digital news site in 8 weeks 📅 Get a full year of coaching, mentorship & support to help you grow

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    Jul 12

    No time like the present to build the local news future you want to see. We are especially interested in people hoping to inform underserved communities; this free program can help you get your idea off the ground with structured coaching and a cohort of others just like you.

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    Got an idea to improve in your community? Our GNI Startups Boot Camp with will give you the coaching and support you need to turn that idea into an independent news business. Learn more and apply by August 1:
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    Jul 9

    🤔 Want to launch a digital news business? 💬 Join us to hear co-founder discuss independent news and its opportunity to better serve underrepresented communities. RSVP 👉🏾 👈🏾

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  14. Jul 8

    When your value prop as a news org is about insight, context, and community instead of immediacy/frequency, summer breaks (upstate?) can be a thing. More news publishers on the brink of burnout should consider it, especially after the year it's been.

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    The team was close to burning out, until a suggestion from their advisory board: take a break. Check out our latest pod with , & for the story behind The Objective's decision to press pause this summer:
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    Jun 29

    Got an idea to improve in your community? Our GNI Startups Boot Camp with will give you the coaching and support you need to turn that idea into an independent news business. Learn more and apply by August 1:

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    Jun 24

    ✨The city’s new journalism & storytelling leaders have situated themselves in the communities they cover. They’re attempting to cultivate trust in communities weary of journalists...

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  17. Jun 25

    I’m sure Hocker is a good dude but if defends the crown I wouldn’t hate to see him rock the baby across the finish line

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  18. Jun 25

    Turned on and bam, there’s ’s mustache. OK, Colby!

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    Jun 22

    Are you a boss at membership and user research? Check out this great role at . We're working to support news entrepreneurs, and we could use your help strengthening our mission with our members!

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  20. Jun 21

    Can't recommend this + program enough for anyone who's disappointed with local news in their community and wants to build something better.

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    Jun 8

    🎧 NEW EPISODE: talks audience growth and membership conversion with founder in our latest News Guest pod.

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