Reality Check: Kansas City Journalism Runs On Fundraising

Just a reminder . . .

Subscriptions & advertising are a thing of the past . . . 

It's free money that powers most of what locals consider "news" in this town . . . The developer blogs are always fun for a laugh . . . And now the prog blogs have been far more successful at finding cash than their local conservative counterparts who never seem to have much fun when penning their screeds by way of right-wing donors.

A recent hire proves our point . . .  

"Our ability to bring Amanda on is partially supported by the American Journalism Project, which deeply understands what it takes to build sustainable local news. Their investment helps us strengthen the systems behind our journalism so we can grow in a way that lasts.

"For our community, this means stronger and more consistent reporting on the issues that shape daily life. For our journalists, it means greater stability and room to focus on what they do best."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

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