1. Define what “local” means before a story is selected
Edison is a municipal-town in Middlesex County, New Jersey. That relationship matters because a page about an Edison incident, a Middlesex County court development or a New Jersey legal change does not have the same geographic meaning. A firm should not use Edison population as a substitute for evidence of demand. Instead, decide which locations the firm actually serves and which locations may be named only when the underlying story supports them. Bosseo’s public Legal News description says stories are matched to a firm’s practice areas and state, but the service page does not establish a specific Edison or Middlesex County publication plan.
Recommended approach
Bring a written geographic policy to the consultation. Separate Edison, Middlesex County, New Jersey and any metropolitan area the firm serves. Ask how a proposed page will identify the relevant place, whether broader New Jersey coverage is appropriate, and how the firm will avoid turning a statewide event into unsupported local commentary.
