Leonor Ayala Polley - Journalist Profile | Connect with top journalists

Beats

Biography

Content

Total articles 13

• Available on paid plans

  Six perspectives on newsroom social media policies

  By D. Victoria Baranetsky, Michelle Ferrier, Leonor Ayala Polley, Benjamin Toff

  Dec. 03, 2021

• Available on paid plans

  Ozzie Areu, the first Latino to own a major studio, has a Hollywood story himself

  By Natalie Morales Verified, Leonor Ayala Polley

  Feb. 24, 2020

• Available on paid plans

  Six perspectives on newsroom social media policies

  By D. Victoria Baranetsky, Michelle Ferrier, Leonor Ayala Polley, Benjamin Toff

  Dec. 03, 2021

As seen in

Company Info

URL Media

URL Media is a decentralized network dedicated to supporting Black and Brown-led news media organizations. Co-founded by S. Mitra Kalita and Sara Lomax-Reese, the organization aims to enhance the sustainability and audience reach of its member outlets by sharing resources, funding, and power. The network facilitates collaboration among its members through content distribution, sustainability support, and audience growth initiatives. By pooling resources, member outlets can effectively distribute their content, achieve financial sustainability, and expand their audiences. URL Media includes a diverse range of news outlets, such as WURD, Epicenter-NYC, and The Haitian Times, which contribute to its rich tapestry of cultures and perspectives. Funding for URL Media comes from sponsorships, advertisements, paid partnerships, and grants, with notable support from Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, and Prince Harry’s Archewell Foundation. The organization is also fiscally sponsored by the Journalism Funding Partners, reinforcing its mission to empower underrepresented newsrooms.