Scoop to Coop: The Power of Local Storytelling and Decentralized Distribution in News Media

HastingsNow.com is taking a fresh approach to local news, with a community-driven model that prioritizes authentic and diverse storytelling. Through its use of LocalPigeon and Walls.io, the platform sources stories directly from local social media feeds and storytellers, creating a more engaging and relevant news experience for readers. By breaking down traditional hierarchical structures and embracing a more fluid and collaborative approach to content sourcing and distribution, HastingsNow.com is reimagining what it means to be a local news organization in the digital age.