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Holiday Light Show
So you think your neighborhood has the brightest, boldest, craziest holiday light display? We want to see it! Show us how your community shows out for the holidays – whether it’s a yard filled with inflatable elves or a light display that you’re fairly certain can be seen from space. Show us the best holiday light show in your community!
Announcing the winners of NewsBreak’s Giving Back content campaign
Thank you to all the contributors who participated in our Giving Back content campaign. From resources on where to donate food, to supporting animal shelters and pet adoption, it was heart-warming to see how your communities come together in different ways to Give Back during the Holiday season. If you haven’t had a chance already, you can check out all the stories here.
Meet Tina Howell, our November NewsBreak Contributor of the Month
Our Contributor of the Month series shines a spotlight on the amazing writers and video creators who make NewsBreak the vibrant space it is today. Our November Contributor of the Month is Tina Howell, a New Orleans-based writer who covers sports, food, music and all things NOLA. She has written more than 80 articles and has over 2200 followers. Continue reading to learn more about her NewsBreak journey and tips for fellow contributors.
Attitude of Gratitude, a second Thanksgiving-inspired content campaign
Thank you to everyone who has been contributing to our Giving Back campaign! Please continue to send in submissions. Attitude of Gratitude content campaign(NewsBreak) Because there are so many reasons to be thankful this year, we wanted to offer another way for you to get into the Thanksgiving spirit. So that’s why we’re asking all contributors:
Announcing the winners of NewsBreak’s Halloween content campaign
Wow! Our Halloween content campaign was such a success and we are incredibly grateful for everyone's contributions. From unique Halloween events to spooky, haunted houses, there were so many fun stories to enjoy. If you haven’t had a chance already, you can check them all out here.
Wrapping up NewsBreak's first contributor grants
Earlier in the year, NewsBreak awarded 19 creators from the Contributor Network grants to fund their local journalism efforts. And the community has produced such incredible work in the past months. From spotlighting local businesses to featuring a newly opened train service, each contributor has shown a strong passion for their own local communities and dedication to telling worthwhile stories in their hometowns.
Announcing the winners of NewsBreak’s Hispanic Heritage Month content campaign
We're so grateful to all of the contributors who shared stories about how their communities are honoring Hispanic Heritage Month. From neighbors making a difference to communities celebrating their rich Hispanic heritage, there were so many inspiring stories to mark this month. If you haven’t had a chance already, you can check out all the stories here.
Meet Ellen Contreras, our October NewsBreak Contributor of the Month
Our Contributor of the Month series shines a spotlight on the amazing writers and video creators who make NewsBreak the vibrant space it is today. Ellen Contreras(NewsBreak) Our October Contributor of the Month is Ellen Contreras, a Florida-based writer who is known as the Treasure Coast Connector because she shares information that helps connect business owners to the community. She has written more than 35 articles and has more than 900 followers. Continue reading to learn more about her NewsBreak journey and tips for fellow contributors.
Sharing the best of Halloween on NewsBreak
Halloween content campaign(NewsBreak) Fall is often associated with cooler weather, pumpkin spice lattes and Halloween! To celebrate, NewsBreak is launching a Halloween content campaign to share the best Halloween tricks and treats in your area. What’s your best local Halloween-inspired story? Maybe it’s a unique fact about your town, maybe the best haunted house is located on your block or maybe your city holds an incredibly spooky costume contest.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month on NewsBreak
NewsBreak launches Hispanic Heritage Month content campaign.(NewsBreak) NewsBreak is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by launching a content campaign to uplift and share the stories and achievements of Hispanic Americans throughout the community.
Meet Dianna Carney, our September NewsBreak Contributor of the Month
Our Contributor of the Month series shines a spotlight on the amazing writers and video creators who make NewsBreak the vibrant space it is today. (Dianna Carney/NewsBreak) Our September Contributor of the Month is Dianna Carney, a Massachusetts-based writer who covers local news, events and trending topics around the state. She’s published over 55 articles and has more than 900 followers. Read on to learn more about her NewsBreak journey and tips for fellow contributors.
Announcing the winners of NewsBreak’s DogBreak content campaign
DogBreak content campaign(NewsBreak) It’s hard not to smile about an adorable dog story. Thank you to all the NewsBreak contributors who participated in our DogBreak content campaign for Dog Month and brought smiles to our community. We loved learning about dog-friendly restaurants, beaches, hikes, treats and more.
Celebrating National Dog Month on NewsBreak
DogBreak content campaign(NewsBreak) We’re celebrating Dog Month with a DogBreak. This fun content campaign is meant to bring joy to users while also providing useful information for pet owners. NewsBreak contributors are encouraged to share amazing local spots, hidden gems, and special treats that are dog-friendly! Dog-friendly restaurants may come to mind, but this also includes parks, hikes, beaches and more. And of course, don’t forget to include a picture or video of your dog!
Get ready for school with NewsBreak
It’s time to go back to school! NewsBreak wants to help families across the country get the information they need, so we’re launching a Back to School content campaign for NewsBreak Contributors. The campaign focuses around sharing helpful information, events and more for parents, families and children in your neighborhood to help everyone get ready for the school year.
Announcing the winners of NewsBreak’s Summer Fun content campaign
Before summer is over, we wanted to highlight and thank the dozens of contributors who shared hundreds of fun summer activities, events and places! If you haven’t had a chance already, you can check out all the amazing stories here.
Meet Marilyn Johnson, our July NewsBreak Contributor of the Month
Our Contributor of the Month series shines a spotlight on the amazing writers and video creators who make NewsBreak the vibrant space it is today. Our July Contributor of the Month is Marilyn Johnson, a Philadelphia area-based food and travel writer focusing on food & drink in the Mid-Atlantic region. She joined NewsBreak a little over a year ago and has since contributed over 200 articles and garnered over 1,800 followers. Read on to learn more about her NewsBreak journey and tips for fellow contributors!
An update on earnings, locality and content topics
At NewsBreak our mission is to connect and empower local users, contributors and businesses. Some of you have mentioned seeing changes in your earnings, this might be due to a couple factors, some new and some old that are worth restating.
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