The Story Behind (and Tips From) the Most Successful Crowdfunding Campaign in the History of Journalism

A simple WordPress blog named #NoHaceFaltaPapel didn&rsquo;t exist a year ago. Well now it&rsquo;s a publishing company whose El Espa&ntilde;ol is responsible for the largest crowdfunding campaign for journalism to date. ... Continue reading at 'Editor & Publisher'

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