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To help us think about impact in a more structured way, one technique we’ve developed is the impact strategy meeting. The goal is simple: Create focused time for us to strategize on how a project can have the most impact possible.

The sidebar Planet Detroit built so readers could participate gave us something we'd never had: a civic engagement rate we can compute story by story.

By asking fundamental questions, NC Local figured out how to manage the influx of data that was crowding out other signals of impact

We asked four summit participants to share more about the ways they are defining, measuring and acting on signals of impact.

Look for transferable ideas and skills that can help you think about your local news ecosystem — and use this as a blueprint for engaging with experts in your community.

With careful planning, events and newsroom-created gathering spaces can help local media measure impact and trust.

This week’s action: Think big about how a partnership with an outside organization can serve your community. In addition to collaborating with non-news experts to [...]

Addressing systemic local news issues, such as building trust or overcoming polarization, can be more effective and sustainable when part of your approach includes learning from outside experts, who can help surface new methodologies or approaches.

Looking for insights outside the media bubble — especially for topics other industries are grappling with, too — can offer new perspectives and approaches to try out in the newsroom.

The American Press Institute is hosting a Local News Summit on October 6-7 in Boise, Idaho to identify and advance solutions that help local news leaders design experiences and products that encourage individual and community well-being. Apply for a remaining spot.