Layer topic and geographic filters for local relevance
Combining topic and location lets you find news that matters in a place and context you care about. Use inclusive then exclusive logic to avoid missing items.
Best practices:
- Start with the topic filter, then narrow by country, state, or city.
- Add location synonyms and regional terms to capture local coverage.
- Use proximity rules when location mentions are ambiguous.
- Create parallel feeds: one for global topic coverage and one for local instances.
This method ensures you see both broad developments and how they affect your local area without unnecessary overlap.