An explanation of spot.us for citizens, leaders and how they can use it.

1. Spot.Us
For
Citizens, Bloggers and Civic Leaders
How and why to use it.

2. Make the News
• The public now has a freelance budget and
can hire a reporter.
Media can make a difference.....
• A few dozen people willing to donate $10-$20 each
is enough to hire a freelance journalist to investigate
a local issue.

3. Community Journalism
• Content commissioned by the public and
owned by the public.
• YOU can set the news agenda in your city.

4. Be Heard
• We work to get content published in local
media outlets.

5. Potential Payback
• We work to sell first publishing rights to
the content.
• This means: The content is seen by more
people and all proceeds go back to you!
• You get your donation back to fund more
journalism!!!!