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287 Innovating hyperlocal: how Current Publishing redefines suburban news

287 Innovating hyperlocal: how Current Publishing redefines suburban news

Update: 2025-06-14
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When a suburban newspaper starts thinking like a startup, big things happen. At Current Publishing in suburban Indianapolis, innovation isn’t just a buzzword—it’s fueling real growth, younger audiences, and serious digital revenue. From influencer-driven reels to a text-based edition with 65% engagement, President Ben Weir is proving hyperlocal doesn’t mean old-school. Here’s how one free weekly is rewriting the playbook for local news success.

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https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/innovating-hyperlocal-how-current-publishing-redefines-suburban-news,256246

 

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287 Innovating hyperlocal: how Current Publishing redefines suburban news

287 Innovating hyperlocal: how Current Publishing redefines suburban news

Mike Blinder