Screenshot of the TAP into Madison website
TAPinto Madison is a community-driven local news platform created to fill a gap in accessible, reliable information for residents of Madison, New Jersey. As part of the TAPinto network, it provides free, daily coverage of local news, including public school updates, government activity, sports, and community events. The platform’s mission is to strengthen communication within the town and ensure residents have a central, trusted place to stay informed about what is happening around them. What began as an idea among community members has grown into a fully developed digital news outlet with a strong focus on hyperlocal reporting. TAPinto Madison emphasizes relevance and accessibility, prioritizing stories that directly impact residents’ daily lives. Its coverage reflects a close connection to the community, with particular attention to schools, civic life, and neighborhood events. In addition to journalism, TAPinto Madison also operates as a digital marketing platform, offering local businesses and organizations opportunities to reach audiences through advertising and sponsored content. This model allows the site to remain free for readers while sustaining its operations. By combining grassroots origins with a structured news model, TAPinto Madison plays an important role in fostering community awareness, engagement, and connection.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Madison, United States
Year the organization
started publishing:
2013
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Local
Area of coverage:
Madison, New Jersey

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Sports
Entertainment and culture
Entrepreneurship
Economy and finance
Journalism genres:
Reviews
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter
Social media platforms
Facebook
Instagram

Management and team

Founders

Female:
2
Male:
0
Founders:
Leigh O’Neill and Laura Ali
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

Why is this profile included?

This media outlet is part of our directory because it meets SembraMedia’s inclusion criteria: it produces original content, serves the public interest, and works with independence and transparency. This profile was developed using information provided directly by the media outlet, through surveys or interviews. We aim to keep the information current, but SembraMedia does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and recommends verifying any key details with the media organization.

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