Jeff Freeland Nelson

Executive Director, @GNelsonCenter

[Jeff Freeland Nelson @freelandnelson]

It's an honor to lead the 2023 Next Challenge for Media & Journalism seeking the best early-stage media #startups in the United States. Do you have a #media startup #founder in your network? Encourage them to apply to win $100k+ in grants today! https://t.co/LLAZA3xorQ

[Glen Nelson Center at American Public Media Group @GNelsonCenter]

It's go time! Applications are now open for the Next Challenge for #Media & #Journalism, awarding $130k to groundbreaking for-profit and nonprofit #startups that will reinvent media in the coming decade. #NextChallengeMedia. Apply here: https://t.co/1VkOkEyVFg

[Jeff Freeland Nelson @freelandnelson]

@kmaduro @premierleague @SpursOfficial @NUFC Y’all are dreamy (and get well soon!)

[Glen Nelson Center at American Public Media Group @GNelsonCenter]

The Black Ambition Prize has added a media & entertainment category for 2022 - a tiered opportunity for early-stage Black and Latinx founders to compete for more than $2M and learn with a network of talented founders business leaders. Apps due May 8th https://t.co/lEmL1GpW5R

[Jeff Freeland Nelson @freelandnelson]

@APMResearch @MPR @AmPubMedia @mpopham @GNelsonCenter @APMResearch you are both smart and fun. Thank you for being great colleagues (and for bringing facts into focus!)

[Jeff Freeland Nelson @freelandnelson]

Here we go! There are amazing startups in the mix in our #nextchallengemedia Distribution Channels Division. More announcements are on the way!

[Glen Nelson Center at American Public Media Group @GNelsonCenter]

We are excited to announce finalists in the #nextchallengemedia Distribution Channels Division: ten startups revolutionizing the way media content is delivered across the country and around the globe. https://t.co/Q9OYdj9wnH

[Jeff Freeland Nelson @freelandnelson]

So far, the Next Challenge has exceeded all our wildest expectations. Thank you to everyone that applied!

[Glen Nelson Center at American Public Media Group @GNelsonCenter]

Big numbers from #nextchallengemedia - 482 total participants / 265 startups from 37 U.S. states and 2 U.S. territories / 84% of all participants identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and/or female/non-binary. Finalists will be announced next week! https://t.co/J9g6QQKb6S

[Glen Nelson Center at American Public Media Group @GNelsonCenter]

@GNelsonCenter is proud to be an investor in the @adfontesmedia $800k pre-seed round through our donor-backed Horizon Fund. Ad Fontes Media is creating tools to measure media bias and give brands and producers insight into the content they support. https://t.co/X6TxZlweId

[Jeff Freeland Nelson @freelandnelson]

Today is the last day to apply for the Next Challenge for Media & Journalism. It's amazing to watch applications come in from entrepreneurs and students across the U.S. with a big vision for the future of media. There is still time to apply!

[Glen Nelson Center at American Public Media Group @GNelsonCenter]

What are you waiting for? There are only HOURS left to enter #NextChallengeMedia + it only takes 15 minutes to apply! We’re looking for smart, #innovative ideas to push #media forward. Nonprofits, for-profits and student-led ventures can apply. https://t.co/1VkOkEynPI

[Jeff Freeland Nelson @freelandnelson]

So far, 220+ startups in 28 states have kicked off a #nextchallengemedia application. It's an incredibly impressive + diverse group: 80% of the founders and team members in the competition identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and/or female. Apply by Friday! https://t.co/LLAZA3wQCi

[Jeff Freeland Nelson @freelandnelson]

As at 3x #founder and #startup junkie, I can't help sneaking a peak at the hundreds of companies that have applied to #nextchallengemedia. I am beyond inspired. These startups will reinvent #media in the coming decade! There is still time to apply at https://t.co/LLAZA3wQCi

[Glen Nelson Center at American Public Media Group @GNelsonCenter]

Why should you throw your hat into the ring for #NextChallengeMedia?
✅Strengthen your pitch
✅Meet potential partners and investors
✅Promote your idea
✅Meet industry mentors
✅Win cash prizes
Deadline to apply is 11/19. Details here:
https://t.co/1VkOkEynPI

[Jeff Freeland Nelson @freelandnelson]

@taylorpcobb @taylorpcobb it was fantastic to connect today. We have several #nextchallengemedia partners in Philadelphia I would love to introduce you to. I will respond via email and we can find a time to meet.

[Jeff Freeland Nelson @freelandnelson]

Apparently, 10 years from now, we will all be flying around the #metaverse instead of having to deal with rush hour. This is another reason we need to invest in media #innovation: I want to make sure I can still tune in to @MPRnews while riding in my virtual cloud car.

[Jeff Freeland Nelson @freelandnelson]

@GNelsonCenter is an early investor in The Plug and supports @Sherrell_Dorsey and her mission to cover how “Black people are affected by and engaged with the innovation economy.” Excited to see what comes next! https://t.co/g734IYTxp9

[Glen Nelson Center at American Public Media Group @GNelsonCenter]

Excited to announce new partners @SupernodeGlobal and @TechNexus 🙌 They'll assist with judging, engage with applicants as industry mentors & provide free training opportunities to #NextChallengeMedia finalists! https://t.co/YkV7WX3SId

[Jeff Freeland Nelson @freelandnelson]

I'm over the moon about our new partnership w/ @GoogleNewsInit to find the best #news & information #startups in the United States. Pass this news along to your favorite media startup #founder!

[Google News Initiative @GoogleNewsInit]

The Google News Initiative is proudly sponsoring the News & Information Division of @GNelsonCenter's Next Challenge, which will award $100K to groundbreaking media startups. Apply by 11/7 @ https://t.co/PzOKel4hgw #nextchallengemedia

[Jeff Freeland Nelson @freelandnelson]

Excited to launch the Student Ventures Division of #nextchallengemedia in partnership with @lenfestinst and @TUKleincollege at @TempleUniv - do you know a student #entrepreneur that could use $10k to help launch their media venture? Applications due Nov 7 https://t.co/Kce6ZskdRQ

[Glen Nelson Center at American Public Media Group @GNelsonCenter]

We're partnering with @lenfestinst and @TUKleincollege to host the Student Ventures Division of #NextChallengeMedia and award up to $40K to groundbreaking student-led media ventures. Applications open through Nov. 7! https://t.co/mKyYkaCI52

[Jeff Freeland Nelson @freelandnelson]

@AddVic_e @GNelsonCenter @AddVic_e as long as your company is incorporated (or a student-led venture) you are eligible to apply. You don't have to be an official 501(c)3 nonprofit. Does this help?

[Jeff Freeland Nelson @freelandnelson]

Just in case you need another reason to apply for #nextchallengemedia, here is my mug making the case. Apologies for all the enthusiastic hand-waving. Let your for-profit and nonprofit media founders know we have connections + cash $ waiting for them!

[Glen Nelson Center at American Public Media Group @GNelsonCenter]

Why should you apply for #NextChallengeMedia? @freelandnelson has a few reasons right here. Deadline is 11/7 (enter here https://t.co/1VkOkEynPI) https://t.co/sRo3ABCd7I