NOLA.com and The Advocate awarded Facebook grant to improve communication with subscribers

Posted Wednesday, August 4, 2021 3:00 pm

Kyle Whitfield | NOLA.com

Facebook has selected NOLA.com, The Times-Picayune and The Advocate to receive a $5,000 grant to enhance the local news organization’s efforts to talk with its subscribers.

The financial support will allow the company to pilot using text messaging as another avenue for subscribers to communicate with customer service.

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NOLA.com and The Advocate awarded Facebook grant to improve communication with subscribers

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