We love sharing what’s happening in Geneseo. That’s the whole point of what we do.
But not everything sent to us is something we can publish—and we know that can be confusing if you’re not sure how we make those decisions.
So here’s a straightforward look at how it works, what we’re looking for, and how to give your story the best shot at being featured.
News vs. Promotion: What’s the Difference?
This is the biggest point of confusion.
News is content that:
Has a clear impact on the community
Serves the public interest
Is informational in nature
Think: updates, milestones, events that matter beyond a single business.
Promotion, on the other hand, is content that:
Focuses on sales, specials, or offers
Is tied directly to a business
Is meant to drive customers or revenue
Both are valuable—but they are not the same thing, and they’re handled differently.
For-Profit Businesses & Free Marketing
If your submission:
Is hosted by a for-profit business
Involves selling a product or service
Is designed to bring in customers
…it falls under paid promotion.
We don’t offer that for free. And that’s intentional.
We have businesses that invest in advertising with us, and offering free promotion for others wouldn’t be fair to them.
What We DO Cover
We’re always open to content that serves the community, including:
Nonprofit and community events
Local milestones and achievements
Public-interest updates
Local or regional stories that inform or impact Geneseo
If it matters to the community, we want to hear about it.
What We DON’T Share
To keep things fair, accurate, and valuable to readers, we don’t publish:
Free advertising for businesses
Press releases from businesses that are not paying sponsors
“Post this for me” submissions with no context
Personal complaints or call-outs
Unverified claims or rumors
We’re not a public forum—we’re a media platform. That means we have to stand behind what we publish.
What Makes a Strong Submission
Want a better chance of being featured? Make it easy for us.
Include:
Who, what, when, and where
Why it matters to the community
Clear photos (with photo credit and names, if possible)
Contact information in case we need to follow up
The more complete your submission is, the faster we can evaluate it.
Timing Matters
News has a shelf life.
Here’s what helps:
Send events at least 1–2 weeks in advance
Send recaps within 24–48 hours
Share time-sensitive information as soon as possible
Late submissions often mean missed opportunities.
How to Submit
Send your story to:
info@geneseocurrent.com
Please do not send submissions through Facebook or Instagram—those often get missed or lost.
We review everything, but not everything gets published.
What Happens Next
Here’s what you can expect:
We review every submission
We may edit for clarity or length
Not everything will be published
We’ll follow up if we need more information
Final Thought
If it matters to Geneseo, it matters to us.
We’re here to highlight the people, places, and stories that make this community what it is—we just have to do it in a way that’s fair, accurate, and sustainable.
Have something worth sharing?
Send it our way.