INN is a DIFFERENT kind of news network
Because everyone deserves access to trustworthy news.






INN strengthens our network of 500+ independent, nonprofit news outlets by:
Setting standards for editorial independence, original reporting and financial transparency.
Developing programs that drive revenue and direct audience for our members.
Curating resources that enable members to operate effectively and securely.
Conducting original research to identify trends, needs and opportunities for the field.

SPOTLIGHT
Audience Studio Live: The Gettable Audience
Join INN on Oct. 8 in New York to explore the question “How can news organizations better understand the audience they want and the audience they can get?”

Latest News & Events
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Disaster response in 2026: INN and GNI have made 23 grants to news organizations covering fires and floods
As wildfires and floods hit parts of the U.S. in August, independent newsrooms provided crucial coverage.
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New collaboration explores what rural schools mean to communities
Six newsrooms from INN’s Rural News Network will examine the roles rural schools play in their communities.
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11:00AM — 12:00PM
Membership Office Hours
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10:00AM — 11:00AM
Growth & Strategy Office Hours
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12:00PM — 1:00PM
Audience Studio Fall 2026 Kickoff
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12:00PM — 1:00PM
Audience Strategy Office Hours
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2:00PM — 3:00PM
NewsMatch Office Hours

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Members of INN gain access to resources, training opportunities and tools that develop journalists’ business skills, help them achieve success and sustainability, expand audience reach and build new models for news.





