Dallas Observer Announces Partnership with News Revenue Hub

The support of Dallas Observer members matters now more than ever as we enter a presidential election year. Our members not only help support our journalists as they prepare to dig deeply into political campaigns, candidates and issues that affect our community, but they help us plan for a stronger newsroom that serves our community.

Since our founding, the Dallas Observer has been free to our readers. With both advertiser and reader support, our print papers remain free, and we’ve never put up an online paywall. We remain dedicated to providing our reporting to everyone at no charge.

Empowering local journalism, one member at a time

To help continue that goal in today’s media environment, we’re proud to announce we’ve joined forces with News Revenue Hub, a nonprofit founded in 2016 and dedicated to helping newsrooms like ours win community support and avoid paywalls and mandatory subscriptions.

“We’re excited to add Voice Media Group’s publications in Denver, Phoenix, Dallas and Miami to our growing cohort of for-profit publishers this year,” said Abbey Gingras, News Revenue Hub’s director of consulting services. “Our strategic fundraising and scaled technology is a great complement to Voice’s diverse revenue mix. We look forward to helping them develop a strong membership program that galvanizes the deep relationships they already have with their communities.”

We look forward to News Revenue Hub’s help.

“This partnership presents a unique opportunity for us to enhance our program’s offerings and elevate our commitment to serving our loyal readers and members with even greater dedication,” said Lily Black, Voice Media Group’s membership manager. “Together, we can build a stronger, more vibrant network that enriches our local journalism landscape.”

But the most important member of this partnership is you, our readers. The long-term challenges organizations like ours face aren’t going away. We want to keep covering Dallas the way it deserves to be covered, so we are calling on our readers who value independent, open-minded and fearless news reporting to support the Dallas Observer by contributing any amount to assist our newsroom.

“We don’t believe the answer to more revenue is piling on more website ads,” says Chelsey Dequaine-Jerabek, Voice Media Group’s editorial director. “We believe that journalism thrives from diversified revenue streams. We believe in the power of community. And we believe that our readers’ support has the power to make a prominent impact.”

Join our community of members, and we’ll put whatever money you contribute toward producing high-quality local journalism. We know you work hard for your money, and you can rest assured we’ll work hard for you, covering Dallas as only we can.

Membership benefits and upcoming members-only events

In addition to knowing that you’re supporting public service journalism in your Dallas, your membership brings you several  benefits, among them discounted or complimentary tickets to our own signature events, such as our Morning After brunch celebration on March 2 and Tacolandia (2024 date to be announced soon).

Supporters also get a chance to attend special newsroom events, including a solo performance from Leah Lane of Rosegarden Funeral Party on May 16 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. If you’re already a member, keep an eye on your inbox for the free event invite.

As a supporter of the Dallas Observer, you’ll enjoy what you’re reading even more knowing you helped make it happen. Have feedback about our program? Email Lily at [email protected].