1. Define the geographic brief before reviewing stories
Northborough is in Worcester County, Massachusetts. A firm may want coverage focused on Northborough, broader Worcester County, Massachusetts statewide developments, or a combination—but those are different editorial choices. A Northborough address does not by itself establish that every Massachusetts story is relevant, and a statewide story may matter even when it does not mention Northborough. Bosseo’s public Legal News description says its service matches stories to a firm’s practice areas and state. Ask how that state-level scope would be narrowed or prioritized for your actual service area. The population estimate of 15,750 can help describe the town’s size, but it cannot justify a conclusion about demand for legal news or legal services.
Recommended approach
Prepare a written geography brief with separate fields for Northborough, Worcester County and Massachusetts. During the consultation, review illustrative story categories for each field and decide which locations belong in the firm’s editorial scope. Do not treat the town estimate as a market forecast.
