Folks, I’m gonna give it to you straight.
This is not a 2024 fundraising email. But I am asking you for something: to fill out a survey that will have a direct impact on our content in 2026:
If I may get sentimental for a moment, and begin speaking in a James Stewart transatlantic It’s a Wonderful Life accent: You all are the reason Lauren, Micah and I were able to start this media company. Your support is keeping this thing going (and helping us fend off the evil Mr. Potter).
this is the BEST way to get news. thanks, i hate it.
We have massive ambitions to grow this company next year and the many years ahead. In 2026, that means launching a weekly long-form series and building out our channel with more content. Eventually, we’d like to start adding new channels too. We want to improve this newsletter too. And we want to do all of this the right way, with your guidance.
Don’t get me wrong: there will be lots of trial and error here, but your answers in this survey will help put us on the right path. And when Local News International takes over the world, you can brag that your survey answers made it happen.
Here’s the link again, in case you missed it two paragraphs ago.
As a reward for filling out the survey, here’s a gif of me wearing sunglasses, a fox costume, and wrapping paper over my head, trying to wrap myself even more.
Humble beginnings at LNI.
And here’s the end result of those struggles:
And I know it’s not a fundraising email, but hey— you can still take advantage of our holiday sale! Become a member of Local News International and help support my independent journalism, claim your stickers and more! Head on over to the membership page after taking the survey.
