Erin Millar

Helping journalists build their own news business at @IndiegrafMedia. Former CEO of @TheDiscourse + @IndigiNewsMedia. Feminist biz at @sheeo_world. Twin mom.

[Erin Millar @erinmillar]

And here it is! Introducing the News Startup Fund. $3.5M for journalist entrepreneurs rolling up their sleeves to build quality local news in their own communities. I am so grateful to play a part in supporting these democracy heroes! 😍

[Indiegraf Media @IndiegrafMedia]

The day is here! We are proud to announce the #NewsStartupFund, a new hands-on, progressive funding model built to fit the unique needs of small independent outlets. Here are 4 key things you need to know about this $3.5M scale-up of Indie Capital:

[Erin Millar @erinmillar]

Thrilled to finally announce @IndiegrafMedia's $2.2m seed round! https://t.co/HlcFtMju8H We are on a mission to prove that local media can be good business, and validation from great investors like @michellemcbane , @vickis and @WilliamHsu is an important step on our journey.

[Michael Geist @mgeist]

The @lawbytespod Podcast, Episode 214: Erin Millar (@erinmillar) on Trust in Media and the Implementation of the Online News Act
https://t.co/ooYDjlqLtK

[Erin Millar @erinmillar]

On September 26th, @IndiegrafMedia is hosting a free webinar about the audience funnel, with insights from Indiegraf experts Elvin Noriega and Wendy Lopez. This powerful tool can drive sustainable growth and financial success for independent publications. https://t.co/HLVitSaNrl

[Erin Millar @erinmillar]

@JeffElgie @JesseBrown Yup. I work to support news startups in both Canada and US now and my advisory board has been telling me since June to stop putting energy or resources for new startups into Canada because of c18.

[Erin Millar @erinmillar]

This is crazy. What does the Conservative Party have to hide from @TheBreachMedia? Glad to see CJFE, PEN Canada and others support the Breach's press freedom

[The Breach @TheBreachMedia]

The Conservative Party has denied The Breach accreditation for its upcoming convention.

Several press freedom organizations are calling for it to reverse its decision.

https://t.co/dUGiEm1Zdl

[Erin Millar @erinmillar]

If you were as blown away as I was by Ryan Sorrell's words about being an unapologetically Black publisher at the #innys2023, come learn more about the story of how he got started with @KCDefender at #ONA23 today! @IndiegrafMedia and Ryan will discuss the News Startup Fund

[Erin Millar @erinmillar]

Someone give me a haircut

[Coralus @Coralus_World]

Last night our community had the chance to hear from @erinmillar about how Coralus Venture @thediscourse and @IndiegrafMedia are innovating a new model that contributes to a more equitable and sustainable local news system.

[Erin Millar @erinmillar]

Proud that @IndiegrafMedia now serves Spanish-language media! I love @MaritzaLFelix's (founder of @ConectaArizona) comments on bicultural, economic empowerment and resilience in this piece: https://t.co/WJLg1gmYdp

[dustin @dustbobgod]

support the Narwhal: https://t.co/SE7xDgOwSv
support the Tyee: https://t.co/nuAbHgLUmo
support the Breach: https://t.co/xL6CNkF2rz
support the Maple: https://t.co/kQXw6GOoii
support IndigiNews: https://t.co/Wl5e8pfpLd
support Briarpatch: https://t.co/XyNnUgMmOd
support the indies

[Erin Millar @erinmillar]

Fellow community media entrepreneurs! If you are in NV or PA, throw your hat into the ring for this funding opportunity! A little birdy told me that @newmediaventures wants to hear from more projects from these states. I can't speak highly enough about NMV as a funding partner!

[New Media Ventures @newmediaventure]

🗣️ Strong democracies require a diverse media ecosystem. #VoicesForDemocracy is looking for innovative early stage media orgs committed to being trusted community messengers. Founders in AZ, PA, GA, FL, NV, TX & NC — show us what you got! 😏 Apply by 5/8:

[Erin Millar @erinmillar]

This is too good. Glad to have you in the @IndiegrafMedia network @titocurtis !

[Christopher Curtis @titocurtis]

📰Some news: we're moving off of Substack and onto https://t.co/r63q0w6deR thanks to the good folks at @IndiegrafMedia for making this happen. For more information, consult this jingle:

[Erin Millar @erinmillar]

@sfsimplified The newest babe! You are so hardcore

[Erin Millar @erinmillar]

@ty_olsen Yes, and... there are lots of examples of media reaching sustainability by building trust + revenue from local advertising and readers. Village Media's big news today is evidence of that success. I get nervous about gov $$ because it always benefits legacy at startups' expense

[Erin Millar @erinmillar]

This is an incredible piece, revealing how news media shaped the culture and values of a city, and how civic identity is changing as news media declines. Fantastic interviews with the journalists that lived this. "Everybody smoked and everybody yelled."

[The Sprawl @sprawlcalgary]

For the first time in its 140-year history, the Calgary Herald has no fixed address. But the paper has been in slow decline for decades. What do we lose when the city’s largest newspaper is decimated? #cdnmedia https://t.co/WcWDansLx6

[Erin Millar @erinmillar]

This is huge. So much happening in cdn media this last month! The system is shifting and new influencers are emerging. Media power is being generated from parts of the country outside Toronto, bringing new perspectives to the news industry at the highest levels. I’m hopeful

[Jeff Elgie @JeffElgie]

I couldn't be more excited to announce Village Media's latest site: The Trillium.

We have expanded to Queen’s Park, where a talented team of five journalists will cover every angle of provincial politics, policy — and personalities.

https://t.co/fTw26S6HNv

[The Narwhal @thenarwhalca]

We just sued the RCMP. ⬇️

[Erin Millar @erinmillar]

This. Is. Huge.

[Lindsay Sample @lindsaysample]

Hard to put into words what it felt like to stand by the court steps and watch @reporteremma @carollinnitt and @photobracken launch a case that seeks meaningful consequences for police when they interfere with the constitutional rights of journalists 💪 🥲
https://t.co/YOUzBMcR0N

[Erin Millar @erinmillar]

@Linda_Solomon @rodmickleburgh @arno_kopecky @reporteremma @thenarwhalca @NatObserver @judeisabella @hakaimagazine @thediscourse I was part of MSM too! I don't question the real impact of MSM stories. I was pushing back against the idea that indie, smaller media are only reaching people who think the same thing or that MSM served everyone. I think we agree on more than we disagree on...

[Erin Millar @erinmillar]

@Linda_Solomon @rodmickleburgh @arno_kopecky @reporteremma @thenarwhalca @NatObserver @judeisabella @hakaimagazine @thediscourse Seriously! What do all these organizations have in common? One person. (Although his contribution to my org has more to do with childcare, play dates and steadfast friendship.)

[Erin Millar @erinmillar]

@rodmickleburgh @arno_kopecky @reporteremma @thenarwhalca @Linda_Solomon @NatObserver @judeisabella @hakaimagazine @thediscourse MSM never reached or served *all* segments of the community IMO. Many communities have been ignored and even harmed by MSM. The pubs I get to work with are certainly not only catering to people who agree. They serve underserved communities and build bridges between communities