Delving into the quirky, financially-shaky world of hyper-local media, NiemanLab considers the case of Berkeleyside -- a site with little use for anyone other than the 116,000 residents of Berkeley,
California. “One thing that’s helped Berkeleyside grow its audience is strategic partnerships with other organizations, including KQED and the San Francisco Chronicle,” NiemanLab
notes. “In exchange for helping regional newsrooms fill coverage gaps they can no longer afford to report on themselves, Berkeleyside grows its impact.”
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