# Local Media HQ

> Local Media HQ helps local media companies grow: websites that earn, newsletters people open, Meta ads that bring readers for cents, and AI that runs the busywork. Founded by TJ Larkin. Based in Williamson County, Texas (Greater Austin area). An 8th replay company.

Our team runs 20+ local publications with 175,000+ subscribers and uses the same playbook with clients. We also built the software behind it:
- larkfeed (https://larkfeed.com): the website for local media. Job board, event calendar, business directory, articles written by voice, and council meetings written up automatically. Every page is something to sell: featured events, featured jobs, a job board sponsor, pro listings and expert articles.
- lightbreak (https://lightbreak.ai): turns a week of local news into a finished newsletter issue in under 15 minutes.
- greetform (https://greetform.com): smart questions and matched offers right after someone subscribes.

Ways to work together:
- Strategy call (60 minutes, booked on TidyCal): https://tidycal.com/tjlarkin/local-media-hq-consulting
- Free 20-minute call: https://tidycal.com/tjlarkin/local-media-hq-inquiry
- Meta ads management and advisory / AI ops (second brain, proactive agents): start with a call or reach out
- Partnerships, acquisitions and bigger conversations: reach out through our greetform

Also: the Local Media HQ newsletter (https://www.localmediahq.com/subscribe), the podcast (https://www.youtube.com/@localmediahq), and advertising in our publications (https://ads.localmediahq.com).

## Podcast episodes (newest first)
- Local Directory is his Best Sponsorship Funnel (Part 2) (with Ken Jee, Sep 28, 2026): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5UMCDsA-vk
- His Local B2B Newsletter Sells Out Expert Columns (Part 1) (with Ken Jee, Sep 22, 2026): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nttNLXfTNo
- He Left His W-2 to Go All in on Local Media (with Sam Harper, Sep 14, 2026): https://www.localmediahq.com/podcast/sam-harper-waco-buzz-full-time-local-media
- 170 Roofing Leads From 12 Social Media Videos (with Katie Myers, Sep 3, 2026): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BV6uc5bnJro
- How to Build a Local Media Business that Scales (with David Grant, Aug 10, 2026): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LvLW13SFhk
- The Unique Marketing Strategy Home Service Companies Are Missing (with Price Foulger, Jul 27, 2026): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeDCiH9ce5Y

## FAQ
- Who is this for? Established local media brands ready to grow again, and new operators who want to build a modern local media business the right way. Publishers, journalists, creators and local businesses all fit.
- Do I have to give up print or broadcast? No. The modern layer grows alongside what you have. We build the channels that compound and let the rest keep doing its job.
- Is this just advice? No. We run this across our own publications every day. Hire us for strategy, the build, or both. The recommendations come from a live operation.
- Who actually does the work? Our team, the same people who built the software and run our publications. You won't be handed off to a junior account manager.
- Do I have to use your software? No. We recommend what fits your operation. larkfeed, lightbreak and greetform are there if you want them, and we work with the tools you already use.
- Do we own what gets built? Yes. The audience, the subscriber data and the systems are yours and portable. The goal is to leave your business stronger and independent.
- What does it cost? You'll see the strategy call price when you book it. Ads management and advisory depend on scope, which is exactly what the free 20-minute call is for.

## Facts
- Location: Williamson County, Texas (Greater Austin area)
- Parent company: 8th replay (https://8threplay.com)
- Markets with our publications: Greater Austin, Greater Sacramento, Orange County, Las Vegas Valley, Omaha, Sioux Falls, Knoxville, Charlotte, Treasure Coast
- Contact for partnerships or acquisitions: https://app.greetform.com/b/local-media-hq/forms/reach-out