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URL Media is transforming the media landscape by building a scalable, sustainable ecosystem that empowers trusted publishers and creators serving Black and Brown communities.

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🟨 BREAKING NEWS

Five Years of Impact: URL Media Marks Anniversary by Building Sustainable Infrastructure for Community Media with Network Growth and Strategic Team Expansion

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URL Media Network reaches 40 publisher partners—with the addition of three trusted outlets from Los Angeles to Harlem to Appalachia—following a $5 million Knight Foundation grant
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🟨 About

URL Media is rewriting the rules of journalism by building a sustainable ecosystem where local Black and Brown journalism can thrive at national scale. Through a growing network of independent publishers, we are creating the infrastructure mainstream media never built for communities of color. By combining national reach with hyperlocal authenticity, we channel revenue and opportunity directly to our partners while enabling effortless, authentic engagement with communities of color.
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NEWS & EDITORIAL

Our network consist of exceptional news outlets representing a diverse mix of culture, format, geography and audience. We are creating a community where their stories, products and audiences are centered, valued, celebrated and amplified.

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OUR SERVICES

URL Media operates as both a network hub and content producer, providing a one-stop solution for advertisers to reach diverse audiences at scale, helping partner publishers and creator-journalists thrive, and connecting diverse talent with employers building more equitable teams.

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Advertising and Sponsorship

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Partner Building Capacity

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Recruitment and Talent Development


🟨 WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

URL Media’s approach is unique in the journalism space. We combine advertising, original content, and talent development into a sustainable, multi-revenue model for community-powered journalism.

Our partner-first strategy directs revenue, access, and shared services to publishers while preserving full editorial independence. We make it simple for advertisers and agencies to reach trusted Black and Brown audiences with one order and one bill. Our network delivers national scale with hyperlocal credibility through partners deeply rooted in their communities. Together, these elements demonstrate that social impact and business success can thrive side by side to advance equity and sustainability in media.

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Our multi-platform network creates scale without sacrifice, connects audiences to relevant news & information, and enables more economic viability for media organizations serving Black and Brown communities.

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