India, Nov. 5 -- At Northeast Now, we have always taken pride in being a voice for the eight Northeastern states of India ; telling stories that reflect the heart, diversity, and aspirations of our region. Over the years, we have built a loyal readership that values credible, local-first journalism.

Yet, as the digital landscape evolved, we realized that high-quality journalism alone wasn't enough - it needed to be discoverable.

Our participation in the GNI Digital Native Catalyst Program came at a time when we were eager to understand how to scale sustainably in the digital space. The journey began with a Digital Maturity Assessment, which gave us an objective view of where we stood as a digital-first newsroom. The assessment helped us...