Client Testimonials

Successful clients are happy clients, and we strive to satisfy every member of the BlueLena client community. No matter how large or small, your newsroom will benefit from our deep industry expertise, high-level of support and meticulous attention to detail. Check out what some of our community publishers have to say about their experiences with BlueLena. We can’t wait to welcome you to the community.


“BlueLena has been a key partner in our growth from a small operation into the news source of record for the largest county in our state. BlueLena combines cutting edge technology and expert strategy to propel publishers forward.”

Jay Senter, Editor and Publisher, Shawnee Mission Post

“The concierge level of service we receive from BlueLena is above and beyond what is expected. Our membership and fundraising continues to improve with strategies and best practices created and executed by BlueLena.”

David Sommers, Publisher, Long Beach Post

“I just wanted to say thank you for making this small publisher’s work in the audience development arena so much more bearable. I certainly wish every vendor we worked with were as patient, as creative and as responsive. Your team is phenomenal.”

Judi Kamien, Chief Development Officer, Springfield Daily Citizen

“BlueLena is the third-party vendor we most enjoy using and creates a substantial positive impact on our business with minimal effort from me. Doesn’t really get better than that.”

Justin Lafrancois, Publisher, Queen City Nerve

“BlueLena has been — and continues to be — instrumental to Checkout DFW’s success. From our pre-launch to launch to growth and optimization, the BlueLena team has played pivotal strategic and operational roles every step of the way. A smart, nuanced reader revenue strategy is core to building Lookout’s sustainable local news and community model — BlueLena helped bring our vision for this to life.”

Jed Williams, Chief Revenue Officer, Checkout DFW

“Dig has had the pleasure of being an early client of Bluelena. From the start, we’ve had the benefit of a team who knows how to communicate not only to us, but more importantly, to our audience. The concierge level of service we receive from them is above and beyond what’s to be expected. Our fundraising and audience retention continues to improve due to the ever evolving strategies created by Bluelena. We will never cease recommending them to any publication or organization looking to understand, grow and capitalize on their audience.”

John Loftus, Publisher, DigBoston

“INDY Week was one of Blue Lena’s early adopters — and we’re so glad we joined. Customer service is fabulous — and, of course, the support Blue Lena’s systems provide our newsroom is invaluable.”

John Hurld, Publisher, and Richard Meeker, Owner, INDY Week