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title: "Local Legends Panel"
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description: "Discover how three entrepreneurs are reshaping local media landscapes, fostering community connections, and creating profitable ventures that serve their hometowns. Whether you're a budding local publisher or a seasoned media professional, this panel promises invaluable insights into the future of community-centric journalism."
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# Local Legends Panel

# Local Legends Panel

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Creating Profitable, Community-Driven Newsletters

Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring three trailblazers in the local newsletter industry:

Daniel Berk: Founder of Palmetto Parents, a Charleston-based newsletter serving local parents with community-focused content.

Ryan Heafy: COO of 6AM City, bringing his expertise in scaling hyperlocal media across multiple markets.

Kane Lewandowski: Agency operator behind Huntington Weekly, delivering curated news to Long Island residents.

These visionaries will share their experiences in:

\- Identifying and serving niche local audiences

\- Building sustainable business models for community-driven content

\- Leveraging technology to enhance local engagement

\- Overcoming challenges unique to hyperlocal publishing

Discover how these entrepreneurs are reshaping local media landscapes, fostering community connections, and creating profitable ventures that serve their hometowns. Whether you're a budding local publisher or a seasoned media professional, this panel promises invaluable insights into the future of community-centric journalism.

![](https://images.prismic.io/beehiiv/Z1w_UJbqstJ98erq_LocalLegendsPanel-1-.png?auto=format,compress)