We are kicking off day 1 of the API Local News Summit on Elections, Trust, and Democracy in Akron, Ohio. 🗳️ We gathered more than 65 media leaders and non-journalism experts to drive solutions for local election coverage that is responsive to their communities. 1/
“We're making space for you to get out of the daily tasks of your newsroom. We hope you return to the newsroom equipped with ideas, connections and even some rough drafts for what you can do this year.” - API's @KevinLoker 2/
After the event, we'll be sharing insights on ways news organizations can evolve their election coverage and better serve their communities – thanks to our Resources and Insight Sponsor @KipProgram. Stay tuned! 3/
Thank you to all our sponsors for supporting this event, including @TempletonWorld, @KipProgram, National Issues Forums Network, Emerging Leaders LLC and @soljourno! 🎉 4/
This afternoon, attendees are discussing ways to earn trust and grow an audience. Thank you to @soljourno for sponsoring the summit's coffee and refreshments as we imagine better journalism that helps communities make decisions and thrive. 5/
It is day 2 of the API Local News Summit on Elections, Trust and Democracy. We are kicking it off at @LJFamFoundation’s @House_330, a multi-use space for the Akron community, as a reminder that anything we do around elections is about benefiting the community. 6/
“That is part of your goals as journalists — to better the community, to uplift, to redefine with your words, with your stories. Every community can do that and it can be built from the inside out.” - Stephanie Myers Bussan, @LJFamFoundation 7/