Most articles written by Radio Free Hub City are available for licensing. See our catalog for a list of available content.
Most Recent Licensable Content
New Memoir Offers Unvarnished Look at Theater Leadership, Personal Struggles
New memoir by Robbie Soto reveals untold story of leading Authentic Community Theatre, personal struggles, and artistic reinvention.
How State Infrastructure Procurement Requirements Gave Washington County, Maryland an ICE Processing Facility instead of a Fortune 500 Company Warehouse
Washington County missed Fortune 500 deal due to slow infrastructure, now hosts legally troubled ICE facility.
Costs for licensing will vary depending on intended usage and estimated readership. Any article which has not been republished from another site (i.e. Maryland Matters, Stateline, or The Conversation) and tagged as licensable is eligible for purchase for licensing. With the exception of custom pieces, all content licensed under these agreements must be re-published unedited, and contain a link to the original article. When calculating reach, outlets must include their typical social media reach as well as website reach. For example, if publishing articles directly on social media such as Facebook or LinkedIn, the typical reach of those social media pages must also be included. The greater of the sum of social media reach or website reach will be used to determine final audience size.
Article licensing does not include photos or other media.
If you’re looking to republish content from sites such as Maryland Matters, Stateline, or The Conversation, please visit those sites directly, as only they can grant republishing rights.
1. Pay-Per-Article Licensing
For organizations that want occasional access without a subscription.
NOTE: Prices are double for organizations which lock their content behind a paywall. By republishing our content prior to signing a license agreement, you agree to pay 10x the normal licensing fee.
Standard News Article – For News Publishers Only, Less Than 1,000 Site/Outlet Impressions Per Month
- Covers local events, government updates, and other news excluding business profiles and legal analysis.
- Price: $50 per article (one-time digital use)
Standard News Article – For News Publishers Only, 1,000+ Site/Outlet Impressions Per Month
- Covers local events, government updates, and other news excluding business profiles and legal analysis.
- Price: $150 per article (one-time digital use)
Feature Article / Investigative Report – News Publishers, Businesses, and Non-Profits (Unlimited Impressions)
- In-depth journalism pieces, long-form reporting, business profiles, legal analysis.
- Price: $250 per article (one-time digital use)
2. Content Redistribution Licensing
Allows media outlets to republish Radio Free Hub City articles on their platforms.
Redistribution licenses require reporting of site/outlet impressions and specific content usage, so that contributors can be financially compensated for the usage of their content.
NOTE: Prices are double for organizations which lock their content behind a paywall. By republishing our content prior to signing a license agreement, you agree to pay 10x the normal licensing fee.
Local Redistribution License – Less Than 1,000 Site/Outlet Impressions Per Month
- Republishing rights for up to 2 articles per month.
- For: Local newspapers, community sites.
- Price: $2,000 per year
Regional Redistribution License – 1,000+ Site/Outlet Impressions Per Month
- Republishing rights for up to 10 articles per month.
- For: Mid-sized media outlets, radio/TV stations.
- Price: $2,500 per year per 1,000 site/outlet impressions per month
Full Redistribution License – Unlimited Site/Outlet Impressions Per Month
- Unlimited republishing rights for all articles written by Radio Free Hub City contributors.
- For: Major regional news providers, content syndication platforms.
- Price: $25,000 per year
3. Enterprise & Corporate Licensing
For businesses, organizations, and government agencies looking to use Radio Free Hub City content for newsletters, reports, or internal communications.
Redistribution licenses require reporting of site/outlet impressions and specific content usage, so that contributors can be financially compensated for the usage of their content.
NOTE: Prices are double for organizations which lock their content behind a paywall. By republishing our content prior to signing a license agreement, you agree to pay 10x the normal licensing fee.
Small Business License – Less than 2,000 Site Impressions Per Month
- Up to 10 articles per month for public newsletters & internal use.
- Price: $10,000 per year
Corporate & Government License – Unlimited Site Impressions
- Unlimited access for public reporting and internal analysis.
- Price: $30,000 per year
Add-Ons & Custom Plans
- Photos and Audio/Visual Media (excludes third party content) – Custom pricing
- Exclusive Reporting (custom investigations or deep dives) – Custom pricing
- Custom Syndication Feeds (API access or bulk content delivery) – Custom pricing
Why License from Radio Free Hub City?
✅ Hyper-local focus on Washington County, MD, and surrounding areas
✅ Independent reporting without corporate influence
✅ Cost-effective compared to national wire services
✅ Flexible licensing for various media needs
If you’re ready to discuss licensing options, reach out to Ken Buckler via email, and he’ll be happy to discuss further.