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  • Finding calm in the chaos with 10% Happier’s Dan Harris

    Finding calm in the chaos with 10% Happier’s Dan Harris
    2024/12/18
    Dan Harris, podcast host, author of 10% Happier and former ABC News anchor, shares his journey from covering war zones to discovering mindfulness and meditation. He discusses the toll of high-stress journalism on mental health, including his on-air panic attack, and how meditation became a transformative tool. Harris also addresses misconceptions about meditation, its benefits for managing anxiety, and why it doesn’t mean losing your edge. Harris opens up about leadership and entrepreneurship, reflecting on the challenges of co-founding a business, managing adversity, and learning to lead with greater emotional awareness. He explains how tools like therapy, mindfulness, and building strong relationships have helped him navigate life’s ups and downs, both personally and professionally. The conversation also explores modern masculinity, the epidemic of loneliness, and the importance of friendships. Harris shares insights on how vulnerability and connection can improve well-being and why relationships are the key to a healthier, happier life. Episode chapters: (00:04:34) - Dan Harris on his early journalism journey (00:09:06) - Ambition, anxiety and success as a young reporter (00:13:32) - War reporting, big-T vs. little-T trauma, and industry support (00:20:19) - From panic attack to discovering meditation (00:25:35) - Misconceptions about meditation (00:30:25) - Meditation and maintaining your edge (00:37:57) - The pantheon of no brainers: Other tools for mental health and well-being (00:44:23) - Never worry alone (00:48:56) - Navigating the split with the Ten Percent Happier app co-founders (00:55:25) - Handling criticism as a leader (01:02:37) - Maintaining your team’s well being (01:06:53) - Masculinity, male friendships and emotional openness (01:15:39) - Rapid-fire questions Listen to the episode here: Links: Show notes Dan Harris: Website, LinkedIn, Twitter Mentioned ABC News Good Morning America PBS NewsHour Writing Broadcast News — Shorter, Sharper, Stronger by Mervin Block New England Cable News (NECN) World News Now No Time to Panic by Matt Gutman The Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté Gabor Maté on 10% Happier Mark Epstein Jeff Warren Amishi Jha Your Brain on Art by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross After the Ecstasy, the Laundry by Jack Kornfield Sister True Dedication Brené Brown Harvard Study of Adult Development Esther Perel Lewis Howes Reboot by Jerry Colonna Local recommendation (New York) Hotel Chelsea Local News Matters: Website, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn Colorado Press Association: Website, Twitter, Facebook Tim Regan-Porter: Bio, Twitter For show notes, transcripts, newsletter sign-up and past guests on the Local News Matters podcast, please visit localnewsmatterspodcast.com or lnmpod.com. Past guests on the Local News Matters podcast include: Samantha Ragland (American Press Institute), Randy Picht and Andrew Finlayson (RJI Burnout Report), Laura Frank (COLab), Jennifer Larino (Lede New Orleans), Katherine Ann Rowlands (Bay City News), Jim O’Rourke (O’Rourke Media Group), Teri Finneman, Nick Mathews and Pat Ferrucci (Reviving Local News), Nic Dawes (THE CITY), Allison Taylor Levine (Local News Initiative Delaware), Crystal Good (Black by God), Lisa Snowden (Baltimore Beat), Karen Rundlet (INN), Jim Brady (Knight Foundation), Candice Fortman (Exit interview, Outlier Media), Jean Friedman-Rudovsky (Resolve Philly), Jay Rosen (NYU), Sue Cross (Exit interview, INN), Mary Margaret White (Mississippi Today), Amy Kovac-Ashley (Tiny News Collective), Michael Shapiro (TAPinto), Kenny Katzgrau (redbankgreen and Broadstreet), John Garrett (Community Impact), Shannon Kinney (Dream Local Digital), Larry Ryckman (The Colorado Sun), Frank Mungeam (Local Media Association), Kelly Ann Scott (Alabama Media Group), Sara Lomax and S. Mitra Kalita (URL Media), Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro (National Trust for Local News), Mike Rispoli and Richard Young (via When the People Decide), Sarabeth Berman (American Journalism Project), Rabbi Hillel Goldberg and Shana Goldberg (Intermountain Jewish News), Lyndsay C. Green (via The Journalism Salute), Rashad Mahmood and Mark Glaser (New Mexico Local News Fund), Christian Vanek and Barbara Hardt (The Mountain-Ear), Dan Grech (BizHack), Zack Richner (Easy Tax Credits), Tracie Powell (Pivot Fund), Dan Oshinsky (Inbox Collective), Linda Shapley (via What Works), Yehong Zhu and Jake Seaton (Zette, Column), Charity Huff (January Spring), Joaquin Alvarado and Dave Perry (Aurora Sentinel), Steve Waldman (Rebuild Local News), Maritza Félix (Conecta Arizona), Michael Bolden (American Press Institute), Jeff Roberts and Corey Hutchins (CFOIC, Colorado College), Eve Pearlman and Erica Anderson (Spaceship Media), Jennifer Brandel (Hearken, Democracy SOS), Corey Hutchins with Bay Edwards, Todd Chamberlain and Raleigh Burleigh (Sopris Sun).
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    1 時間 20 分
  • Prioritizing people, well-being and resilience in journalism with API’s Samantha Ragland

    Prioritizing people, well-being and resilience in journalism with API’s Samantha Ragland
    2024/12/12
    Samantha Ragland, vice president of journalism programs at the American Press Institute, shares practical strategies for fostering mental health and well-being in newsrooms. She highlights how prioritizing people can lead to exceptional journalism and stronger newsroom culture. Ragland explores the balance between leadership and care, offering insights on building psychological safety, managing workloads, and fostering resilience. She also emphasizes the importance of addressing unique challenges faced by journalists of color and women, providing actionable steps for newsroom leaders to support diverse teams effectively. From rethinking urgency to embracing creativity in leadership, Ragland illustrates how newsrooms of all sizes can thrive by building connections and redefining success. Her compelling stories and candid reflections make this a must-listen for anyone invested in the future of local journalism. Episode chapters: (00:03:51) - Sustainability from both the people and the business perspective (00:08:26) - Start by prioritizing the people in your organization (00:17:31) - Moving from hero to host to get things off your plate (00:23:36) - Delegating, stopping tasks, and managing workload (00:28:51) - Developing early career journalists (00:36:07) - Re-examine story requirements, enlist technology and partners and stop multitasking (00:43:23) - Manage the sense of urgency in the newsroom, take a break and set boundaries (00:51:36) - Manage your story and sentiment mix (00:59:18) - Authentic leadership and managing journalists of color (01:24:09) - Rapid-fire questions (01:31:05) - Media and local recommendations Links: Show notes Samantha Ragland: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram American Press Institute Mentioned First episode on burnout with RJI Poynter Institute Leadership Academy for Women in Media Michael Bolden (LNM episode) World Mental Health Day Mental Health in Journalism Summit by The Self-Investigation Palm Beach Post National Equity Project Elements of Style by Strunk and White On Writing Well by William Zinsser Deep Work by Cal Newport A World Without Email by Cal Newport Slow Productivity by Cal Newport Local recommendations Palm Beach Clock Tower Havana (restaurant) Loggerhead Marinelife Center Paddleboarding/kayaking in intracoastal areas Tacos Media recommendations Crash Landing on You (Netflix) and other Korean dramas What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey Buffalo Dance by Frank X Walker Local News Matters: web, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn Colorado Press Association: web, Twitter, Facebook Tim Regan-Porter: bio, Twitter For show notes, transcripts, newsletter sign-up and past guests on the Local News Matters podcast, please visit localnewsmatterspodcast.com or lnmpod.com. Past guests on the Local News Matters podcast include: Randy Picht and Andrew Finlayson (RJI Burnout Report), Laura Frank (COLab), Jennifer Larino (Lede New Orleans), Katherine Ann Rowlands (Bay City News), Jim O’Rourke (O’Rourke Media Group), Teri Finneman, Nick Mathews and Pat Ferrucci (Reviving Local News), Nic Dawes (THE CITY), Allison Taylor Levine (Local News Initiative Delaware), Crystal Good (Black by God), Lisa Snowden (Baltimore Beat), Karen Rundlet (INN), Jim Brady (Knight Foundation), Candice Fortman (Exit interview, Outlier Media), Jean Friedman-Rudovsky (Resolve Philly), Jay Rosen (NYU), Sue Cross (Exit interview, INN), Mary Margaret White (Mississippi Today), Amy Kovac-Ashley (Tiny News Collective), Michael Shapiro (TAPinto), Kenny Katzgrau (redbankgreen and Broadstreet), John Garrett (Community Impact), Shannon Kinney (Dream Local Digital), Larry Ryckman (The Colorado Sun), Frank Mungeam (Local Media Association), Kelly Ann Scott (Alabama Media Group), Sara Lomax and S. Mitra Kalita (URL Media), Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro (National Trust for Local News), Mike Rispoli and Richard Young (via When the People Decide), Sarabeth Berman (American Journalism Project), Rabbi Hillel Goldberg and Shana Goldberg (Intermountain Jewish News), Lyndsay C. Green (via The Journalism Salute), Rashad Mahmood and Mark Glaser (New Mexico Local News Fund), Christian Vanek and Barbara Hardt (The Mountain-Ear), Dan Grech (BizHack), Zack Richner (Easy Tax Credits), Tracie Powell (Pivot Fund), Dan Oshinsky (Inbox Collective), Linda Shapley (via What Works), Yehong Zhu and Jake Seaton (Zette, Column), Charity Huff (January Spring), Joaquin Alvarado and Dave Perry (Aurora Sentinel), Steve Waldman (Rebuild Local News), Maritza Félix (Conecta Arizona), Michael Bolden (American Press Institute), Jeff Roberts and Corey Hutchins (CFOIC, Colorado College), Eve Pearlman and Erica Anderson (Spaceship Media), Jennifer Brandel (Hearken, Democracy SOS), Corey Hutchins with Bay Edwards, Todd Chamberlain and Raleigh Burleigh (Sopris Sun).
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    1 時間 35 分
  • Tackling burnout in journalism with RJI’s Randy Picht and SmithGeiger’s Andrew Finlayson

    Tackling burnout in journalism with RJI’s Randy Picht and SmithGeiger’s Andrew Finlayson
    2024/12/05
    Randy Picht, executive director of the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute, and Andrew Finlayson, executive vice president of digital and AI strategies at SmithGeiger, share insights from their landmark study on burnout in journalism. They discuss why 80% of journalists see burnout as a critical issue, how it's driving attrition and the solutions newsroom leaders can implement to foster healthier, more sustainable workplaces. From addressing workload challenges and newsroom culture to exploring flexible schedules and prioritizing agency, they highlight actionable steps that news organizations of all sizes can take. The conversation also delves into the broader implications of burnout, including its impact on morale, the industry's talent pipeline and journalism's vital role in democracy. The episode offers a balanced view of the challenges and opportunities facing newsrooms, emphasizing the urgency of addressing these issues while recognizing the passion and purpose that keep many journalists committed to their work. Episode chapters: (00:02:45) - The RJI study’s goal: Addressing burnout with actionable solutions (00:10:27) - Why burnout is a critical issue that must be addressed (00:14:59) - Key findings: Pessimism, lost experience & youth, danger & social media (00:26:24) - Passion under pressure: Why journalists stay despite the challenges (00:31:46) - Top solutions for addressing burnout in newsrooms (00:38:41) - Stop doing lists and balancing flexibility with 24/7 news cycles (00:44:20) - Surprising findings around vacations and feedback (00:50:37) - Next steps for research and solution development (00:57:05) - Rapid-fire questions (01:09:53) - Media and local recommendations Links: Show notes Randy Picht: LinkedIn, Twitter Andrew Finlayson: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram Reynolds Journalism Institute SmithGeiger Group Mentioned The State of Work-Life Balance in Journalism report by Muck Rack (see also Poynter article) Local recommendations Columbia, Missouri True/False Film Festival Mizzou Tigers (SEC Football) Columbia, Missouri Parks and Trails Franklin, Tennessee Franklin Battlefield and Carton Plantation McGavock Confederate Cemetery Media recommendations Randy Slow Horses The Ezra Klein Show Media Copilot by Pete Pachal Andrew The Pianist Life is Beautiful Schindler's List Europa Europa Downfall Local News Matters: web, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn Pirate Audio Colorado Press Association: web, Twitter, Facebook Tim Regan-Porter: bio, Twitter For show notes, transcripts, newsletter sign-up and past guests on the Local News Matters podcast, please visit localnewsmatterspodcast.com or lnmpod.com. Past guests on the Local News Matters podcast include: Laura Frank (COLab), Jennifer Larino (Lede New Orleans), Katherine Ann Rowlands (Bay City News), Jim O’Rourke (O’Rourke Media Group), Teri Finneman, Nick Mathews and Pat Ferrucci (Reviving Local News), Nic Dawes (THE CITY), Allison Taylor Levine (Local News Initiative Delaware), Crystal Good (Black by God), Lisa Snowden (Baltimore Beat), Karen Rundlet (INN), Jim Brady (Knight Foundation), Candice Fortman (Exit interview, Outlier Media), Jean Friedman-Rudovsky (Resolve Philly), Jay Rosen (NYU), Sue Cross (Exit interview, INN), Mary Margaret White (Mississippi Today), Amy Kovac-Ashley (Tiny News Collective), Michael Shapiro (TAPinto), Kenny Katzgrau (redbankgreen and Broadstreet), John Garrett (Community Impact), Shannon Kinney (Dream Local Digital), Larry Ryckman (The Colorado Sun), Frank Mungeam (Local Media Association), Kelly Ann Scott (Alabama Media Group), Sara Lomax and S. Mitra Kalita (URL Media), Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro (National Trust for Local News), Mike Rispoli and Richard Young (via When the People Decide), Sarabeth Berman (American Journalism Project), Rabbi Hillel Goldberg and Shana Goldberg (Intermountain Jewish News), Lyndsay C. Green (via The Journalism Salute), Rashad Mahmood and Mark Glaser (New Mexico Local News Fund), Christian Vanek and Barbara Hardt (The Mountain-Ear), Dan Grech (BizHack), Zack Richner (Easy Tax Credits), Tracie Powell (Pivot Fund), Dan Oshinsky (Inbox Collective), Linda Shapley (via What Works), Yehong Zhu and Jake Seaton (Zette, Column), Charity Huff (January Spring), Joaquin Alvarado and Dave Perry (Aurora Sentinel), Steve Waldman (Rebuild Local News), Maritza Félix (Conecta Arizona), Michael Bolden (American Press Institute), Jeff Roberts and Corey Hutchins (CFOIC, Colorado College), Eve Pearlman and Erica Anderson (Spaceship Media), Jennifer Brandel (Hearken, Democracy SOS), Corey Hutchins with Bay Edwards, Todd Chamberlain and Raleigh Burleigh (Sopris Sun).
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    1 時間 17 分
  • From “fried and frozen” to thriving: Helping local newsrooms serve communities with COLab’s Laura Frank

    From “fried and frozen” to thriving: Helping local newsrooms serve communities with COLab’s Laura Frank
    2024/11/27
    Laura Frank, head of the Colorado News Collaborative (COLab), shares insights into sustaining local journalism through collaboration, innovation, and addressing critical challenges. She highlights COLab’s role in supporting over 180 Colorado newsrooms with reporting, engagement, revenue models, and resource sharing, while addressing the “fried and frozen” state many journalists face today. Laura discusses the evolution of Colorado’s journalism ecosystem, noting how trust, partnerships, and years of groundwork have made the state a hub for innovation and collaborative media initiatives. We also discuss how to foster deeper connections between newsrooms and communities and share strategies for addressing polarization and misinformation at the local level. From revitalizing rural news to pioneering shared services and experimenting with new audience engagement tools, Laura explores the systemic solutions needed to sustain local news. She also dives into the power of community partnerships and the vital role philanthropy must play in ensuring that newsrooms not only survive but thrive. Episode chapters: (00:04:21) - What is COLab and why was it founded? (00:07:46) - The formation of Colorado’s innovative journalism ecosystem (00:10:18) - The “fried and frozen” phenomenon in newsrooms (00:14:22) - Shared services to address newsroom challenges (00:19:58) - Reconnecting news organizations and communities (00:29:31) - Tackling news avoidance (00:37:22) - Partnering with community organizations (00:40:52) - On being responsive to community needs (00:49:40) - Local news in the national landscape (01:02:06) - Funding and tapping into existing resources (01:10:35) - Success in the Press Forward era of journalism (01:19:19) - Rapid-fire questions (01:32:10) - Media and local recommendations Links: Show notes Laura Frank: LinkedIn, Twitter Colorado News Collaborative Amplify Colorado Voter Voices Mentioned Rocky Mountain PBS Institute for Nonprofit News (INN) University of Denver Associated Press Colorado Media Project Press Forward Knight Foundation Dick Tofel and Second Rough Draft News Revenue Hub Hearken Above the Noise Colorado State University Center for Public Deliberation Rebuild Local News SCORE Small Business Administration (SBA) Colorado Workforce Development Council Macon365: Macon Arts Alliance Calendar Local recommendations Alluvial Fan at Rocky Mountain National Park Denver Museum of Nature and Science Strawberry Park Hot Springs Big Bill's Pizza Media recommendations Reviving Rural News by Teri Finneman, Nick Mathews, Patrick Ferrucci Avoiding the News by Benjamin Toff, Ruth Palmer, Rasmus Kleis Nielsen Find Your News Colorado Trust for Local News Local News Matters: web, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn Pirate Audio Colorado Press Association: web, Twitter, Facebook Tim Regan-Porter: bio, Twitter For show notes, transcripts, newsletter sign-up and past guests on the Local News Matters podcast, please visit localnewsmatterspodcast.com or lnmpod.com. Past guests on the Local News Matters podcast include: Jennifer Larino (Lede New Orleans), Katherine Ann Rowlands (Bay City News), Jim O’Rourke (O’Rourke Media Group), Teri Finneman, Nick Mathews and Pat Ferrucci (Reviving Local News), Nic Dawes (THE CITY), Allison Taylor Levine (Local News Initiative Delaware), Crystal Good (Black by God), Lisa Snowden (Baltimore Beat), Karen Rundlet (INN), Jim Brady (Knight Foundation), Candice Fortman (Exit interview, Outlier Media), Jean Friedman-Rudovsky (Resolve Philly), Jay Rosen (NYU), Sue Cross (Exit interview, INN), Mary Margaret White (Mississippi Today), Amy Kovac-Ashley (Tiny News Collective), Michael Shapiro (TAPinto), Kenny Katzgrau (redbankgreen and Broadstreet), John Garrett (Community Impact), Shannon Kinney (Dream Local Digital), Larry Ryckman (The Colorado Sun), Frank Mungeam (Local Media Association), Kelly Ann Scott (Alabama Media Group), Sara Lomax and S. Mitra Kalita (URL Media), Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro (National Trust for Local News), Mike Rispoli and Richard Young (via When the People Decide), Sarabeth Berman (American Journalism Project), Rabbi Hillel Goldberg and Shana Goldberg (Intermountain Jewish News), Lyndsay C. Green (via The Journalism Salute), Rashad Mahmood and Mark Glaser (New Mexico Local News Fund), Christian Vanek and Barbara Hardt (The Mountain-Ear), Dan Grech (BizHack), Zack Richner (Easy Tax Credits), Tracie Powell (Pivot Fund), Dan Oshinsky (Inbox Collective), Linda Shapley (via What Works), Yehong Zhu and Jake Seaton (Zette, Column), Charity Huff (January Spring), Joaquin Alvarado and Dave Perry (Aurora Sentinel), Steve Waldman (Rebuild Local News), Maritza Félix (Conecta Arizona), Michael Bolden (American Press Institute), Jeff Roberts and Corey Hutchins (CFOIC, Colorado College), Eve Pearlman and Erica Anderson (Spaceship Media), Jennifer ...
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    1 時間 39 分
  • Slowing down and training the next generation of storytellers with Lede New Orleans’ Jennifer Larino

    Slowing down and training the next generation of storytellers with Lede New Orleans’ Jennifer Larino
    2024/11/21
    Jennifer Larino, executive director of Lede New Orleans, shares how her organization is reshaping local journalism by training young BIPOC storytellers to address community information needs. She discusses the origins of Lede New Orleans, the challenges of building an inclusive newsroom, and the importance of creating trusted spaces where community voices are heard and amplified. Jennifer explains how slowing down in the reporting process has allowed her team to engage deeply with their community, resulting in innovative approaches like their Community Reporting Fellowship. She also highlights the unique programs at Lede New Orleans, from multimedia storytelling workshops to short documentaries, and emphasizes the value of centering young voices in journalism. The conversation delves into the practicalities of sustaining this work, from funding strategies to measuring impact in meaningful ways. Jennifer also reflects on the power of collaboration with non-journalists, the role of mentorship, and the importance of fostering trust in local news ecosystems. Episode chapters:(00:03:09) - Founding Lede New Orleans and addressing gaps in representation (00:09:41) - Underrepresented communities in a media swamp (00:15:23) - Lede New Orleans programs (00:23:11) - Engaging the audience and experimenting with content partnerships (00:28:05) - The challenges and benefits of slowing down (00:33:25) - Funding and financial sustainability for slow journalism (00:39:44) - Measuring impact: Community trust and alumni outcomes (00:45:43) - Collaborating with non-journalists and reimagining storytelling (00:50:41) - For younger multimedia journalists, look at your training, leadership and management styles (00:56:53) - How the JSK Fellowship catalyzed Lede New Orleans (01:01:46) - Rapid-fire questions (01:25:34) - Media and local recommendations Links: Show notes Jennifer Larino: LinkedIn , Twitter, Instagram Lede New Orleans Mentioned Press Forward The Times-Picayune New Orleans CityBusiness JSK Fellowships at Stanford University Advance Local The Advocate Ejaaz Mason YR Media Verite Canopy Atlanta City Bureau Grow Dat Youth Farm Local recommendations Jennifer’s Google map with New Orlean’s recommendations Cafe Du Monde City Park Lake Pontchartrain 1000 Figs Preservation Hall Tipitina’s Media recommendations Verite News TransLash Canopy Atlanta Local News Matters: web, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn Pirate Audio Colorado Press Association: web, Twitter, Facebook Tim Regan-Porter: bio, Twitter For show notes, transcripts, newsletter sign-up and past guests on the Local News Matters podcast, please visit localnewsmatterspodcast.com or lnmpod.com. Past guests on the Local News Matters podcast include: Katherine Ann Rowlands (Bay City News), Jim O’Rourke (O’Rourke Media Group), Teri Finneman, Nick Mathews and Pat Ferrucci (Reviving Local News), Nic Dawes (THE CITY), Allison Taylor Levine (Local News Initiative Delaware), Crystal Good (Black by God), Lisa Snowden (Baltimore Beat), Karen Rundlet (INN), Jim Brady (Knight Foundation), Candice Fortman (Exit interview, Outlier Media), Jean Friedman-Rudovsky (Resolve Philly), Jay Rosen (NYU), Sue Cross (Exit interview, INN), Mary Margaret White (Mississippi Today), Amy Kovac-Ashley (Tiny News Collective), Michael Shapiro (TAPinto), Kenny Katzgrau (redbankgreen and Broadstreet), John Garrett (Community Impact), Shannon Kinney (Dream Local Digital), Larry Ryckman (The Colorado Sun), Frank Mungeam (Local Media Association), Kelly Ann Scott (Alabama Media Group), Sara Lomax and S. Mitra Kalita (URL Media), Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro (National Trust for Local News), Mike Rispoli and Richard Young (via When the People Decide), Sarabeth Berman (American Journalism Project), Rabbi Hillel Goldberg and Shana Goldberg (Intermountain Jewish News), Lyndsay C. Green (via The Journalism Salute), Rashad Mahmood and Mark Glaser (New Mexico Local News Fund), Christian Vanek and Barbara Hardt (The Mountain-Ear), Dan Grech (BizHack), Zack Richner (Easy Tax Credits), Tracie Powell (Pivot Fund), Dan Oshinsky (Inbox Collective), Linda Shapley (via What Works), Yehong Zhu and Jake Seaton (Zette, Column), Charity Huff (January Spring), Joaquin Alvarado and Dave Perry (Aurora Sentinel), Steve Waldman (Rebuild Local News), Maritza Félix (Conecta Arizona), Michael Bolden (American Press Institute), Jeff Roberts and Corey Hutchins (CFOIC, Colorado College), Eve Pearlman and Erica Anderson (Spaceship Media), Jennifer Brandel (Hearken, Democracy SOS), Corey Hutchins with Bay Edwards, Todd Chamberlain and Raleigh Burleigh (Sopris Sun).
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    1 時間 32 分
  • Bay City News’ unconventional model to serve newsrooms and communities with Katherine Ann Rowlands

    Bay City News’ unconventional model to serve newsrooms and communities with Katherine Ann Rowlands
    2024/11/14
    Katherine Ann Rowlands, owner and publisher of Bay City News, shares insights into the unique hybrid model of her organization, which has served the San Francisco Bay Area with round-the-clock news coverage for 45 years. She discusses Bay City News’ evolution from a pure newswire service into a dual operation that includes the nonprofit site Local News Matters. This hybrid structure helps provide essential coverage to underserved communities while meeting the needs of media and business clients and the general public. Rowlands highlights the challenges of balancing for-profit and nonprofit revenue streams to create a sustainable model that can be replicated in other regions. Rowlands also addresses the importance of collaboration over competition in local journalism. With many news organizations competing for limited resources, she advocates for shared coverage efforts that can free up reporters to pursue more in-depth and investigative stories. She shares examples of Bay City News’ work that has impacted local policies. The conversation touches on Rowlands’ commitment to supporting the next generation of journalists through paid internships and capacity-building efforts, while also advocating for greater gender diversity in media leadership. Rowlands explains how diversifying revenue and leveraging innovative tools like AI have positioned Bay City News to grow its impact and improve accessibility to critical local news across platforms. Episode chapters: (00:02:50) - History of Bay City News (00:07:36) - The news service model (00:14:42) - Collaboration and competition in local news (00:16:52) - Launching Local News Matters, partnerships and expansion (00:22:28) - Advice for replicating the Bay City News model in other regions (00:29:48) - Impact of Bay City News on local reporting (00:34:06) - Balancing client needs with community coverage (00:38:20) - Entrepreneurship and imposter syndrome (00:42:00) - Resilience, revenue diversification and capacity building (00:50:17) - Gender diversity in journalism leadership (00:55:08) - Rapid-fire questions (01:04:06) - Media and local recommendations Links: Katherine Rowlands: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram Bay City News LocalNewsMatters.org Mentioned Macalester College London School of Economics Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism JSK Fellowship Program at Stanford University CalMatters EdSource The Mendocino Voice Piedmont Exedra Radio Sausalito KZYX Knight Foundation American Journalism Project (AJP) Press Forward Initiative Journalism and Women Symposium (JAWS) Women Do News San Quentin News Local recommendations Grizzly Peak UC Berkeley campus Zachary’s Pizza Media recommendations Newsroom Robots podcast Prison Truth by William Drummond Radio Sausalito Local News Matters: web, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn Pirate Audio Colorado Press Association: web, Twitter, Facebook Tim Regan-Porter: bio, Twitter For show notes, transcripts, newsletter sign-up and past guests on the Local News Matters podcast, please visit localnewsmatterspodcast.com or lnmpod.com. Past guests on the Local News Matters podcast include: Jim O’Rourke (O’Rourke Media Group), Teri Finneman, Nick Mathews and Pat Ferrucci (Reviving Local News), Nic Dawes (THE CITY), Allison Taylor Levine (Local News Initiative Delaware), Crystal Good (Black by God), Lisa Snowden (Baltimore Beat), Karen Rundlet (INN), Jim Brady (Knight Foundation), Candice Fortman (Exit interview, Outlier Media), Jean Friedman-Rudovsky (Resolve Philly), Jay Rosen (NYU), Sue Cross (Exit interview, INN), Mary Margaret White (Mississippi Today), Amy Kovac-Ashley (Tiny News Collective), Michael Shapiro (TAPinto), Kenny Katzgrau (redbankgreen and Broadstreet), John Garrett (Community Impact), Shannon Kinney (Dream Local Digital), Larry Ryckman (The Colorado Sun), Frank Mungeam (Local Media Association), Kelly Ann Scott (Alabama Media Group), Sara Lomax and S. Mitra Kalita (URL Media), Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro (National Trust for Local News), Mike Rispoli and Richard Young (via When the People Decide), Sarabeth Berman (American Journalism Project), Rabbi Hillel Goldberg and Shana Goldberg (Intermountain Jewish News), Lyndsay C. Green (via The Journalism Salute), Rashad Mahmood and Mark Glaser (New Mexico Local News Fund), Christian Vanek and Barbara Hardt (The Mountain-Ear), Dan Grech (BizHack), Zack Richner (Easy Tax Credits), Tracie Powell (Pivot Fund), Dan Oshinsky (Inbox Collective), Linda Shapley (via What Works), Yehong Zhu and Jake Seaton (Zette, Column), Charity Huff (January Spring), Joaquin Alvarado and Dave Perry (Aurora Sentinel), Steve Waldman (Rebuild Local News), Maritza Félix (Conecta Arizona), Michael Bolden (American Press Institute), Jeff Roberts and Corey Hutchins (CFOIC, Colorado College), Eve Pearlman and Erica Anderson (Spaceship Media), Jennifer Brandel (Hearken, Democracy SOS), ...
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  • Inside O'Rourke Media Group’s community-first approach with Jim O’Rourke

    Inside O'Rourke Media Group’s community-first approach with Jim O’Rourke
    2024/11/08
    Jim O'Rourke, CEO and founder of O'Rourke Media Group, shares his journey in local media, from delivering newspapers as a kid to founding a rapidly growing digital-first publishing chain. O'Rourke discusses his approach to acquiring and revitalizing local newspapers, investing in local talent and growing the digital business. He outlines the strategic choices that have guided O'Rourke Media’s success, including his firm stance against paywalls and his commitment to community-focused journalism and sales. In the face of industry pressures, O'Rourke explains why he values small and midsize markets and how he's developed O'Rourke Media Group’s sustainable model by prioritizing advertiser relationships, high-quality local reporting, and new digital revenue streams. He discusses his philosophy on embracing sponsored content as a core revenue source while carefully navigating editorial integrity—a delicate balance that he believes is essential for the future of local news. O'Rourke also explores his renewed investment in print, noting the value print editions hold for both advertisers and local audiences. Reflecting on key lessons learned, he details his experiences working under Berkshire Hathaway, why he finds potential in digital agency services, and his vision for the future, including expanding into more communities and a possible employee ownership model. Episode chapters: (00:02:59) - Overview of O’Rourke Media Group (00:04:51) - Jim’s journey from paper delivery to media leadership (00:10:32) - Founding O'Rourke Media Group after private equity fell through (00:17:59) - Why local news is still a great investment (00:21:46) - Balancing sales and editorial resources, local and centralized support (00:29:49) - The importance of maintaining brand trust and relationships (00:37:21) - Expanding digital while avoiding paywalls (00:42:22) - Sponsored content and adapting digital revenue streams (00:49:12) - Relaunching print in Milton, Vermont (00:52:59) - The challenges of printing presses (01:00:30) - Lessons from working at Berkshire Hathaway’s World Book (01:03:18) - Rapid-fire questions (01:22:14) - Media and local recommendations Links: Show notes Jim O’Rourke: LinkedIn O’Rourke Media Group Mentioned St. Albans Messenger Joe Mathes Chaffee County Times Herald Democrat Pagosa Springs Sun Aurora Sentinel Las Vegas Optic Milton Independent Founders podcast #368 Rockefeller's Autobiography Founders podcast #367 Inside the Contrarian Mind of Sam Zell Shark Tank Local recommendations Hiking in Arizona Golf in Arizona Media recommendations Good Morning America ABC World News Tonight with David Muir on TikTok New York Times LinkedIn Founders podcast Local News Matters podcast E&P Reports vodcast Local Marketing Trends podcast with Gordon Borrell Local News Matters: web, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn Pirate Audio Colorado Press Association: web, Twitter, Facebook Tim Regan-Porter: bio, Twitter For show notes, transcripts, newsletter sign-up and past guests on the Local News Matters podcast, please visit localnewsmatterspodcast.com or lnmpod.com. Past guests on the Local News Matters podcast include: Teri Finneman, Nick Mathews and Pat Ferrucci (Reviving Local News), Nic Dawes (THE CITY), Allison Taylor Levine (Local News Initiative Delaware), Crystal Good (Black by God), Lisa Snowden (Baltimore Beat), Karen Rundlet (INN), Jim Brady (Knight Foundation), Candice Fortman (Exit interview, Outlier Media), Jean Friedman-Rudovsky (Resolve Philly), Jay Rosen (NYU), Sue Cross (Exit interview, INN), Mary Margaret White (Mississippi Today), Amy Kovac-Ashley (Tiny News Collective), Michael Shapiro (TAPinto), Kenny Katzgrau (redbankgreen and Broadstreet), John Garrett (Community Impact), Shannon Kinney (Dream Local Digital), Larry Ryckman (The Colorado Sun), Frank Mungeam (Local Media Association), Kelly Ann Scott (Alabama Media Group), Sara Lomax and S. Mitra Kalita (URL Media), Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro (National Trust for Local News), Mike Rispoli and Richard Young (via When the People Decide), Sarabeth Berman (American Journalism Project), Rabbi Hillel Goldberg and Shana Goldberg (Intermountain Jewish News), Lyndsay C. Green (via The Journalism Salute), Rashad Mahmood and Mark Glaser (New Mexico Local News Fund), Christian Vanek and Barbara Hardt (The Mountain-Ear), Dan Grech (BizHack), Zack Richner (Easy Tax Credits), Tracie Powell (Pivot Fund), Dan Oshinsky (Inbox Collective), Linda Shapley (via What Works), Yehong Zhu and Jake Seaton (Zette, Column), Charity Huff (January Spring), Joaquin Alvarado and Dave Perry (Aurora Sentinel), Steve Waldman (Rebuild Local News), Maritza Félix (Conecta Arizona), Michael Bolden (American Press Institute), Jeff Roberts and Corey Hutchins (CFOIC, Colorado College), Eve Pearlman and Erica Anderson (Spaceship Media), Jennifer Brandel (Hearken, Democracy SOS), Corey Hutchins with ...
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  • Evolving the business model for community news with Reviving Rural News’ Teri Finneman, Nick Mathews and Pat Ferrucci

    Evolving the business model for community news with Reviving Rural News’ Teri Finneman, Nick Mathews and Pat Ferrucci
    2024/10/31
    Teri Finneman, Nick Mathews and Pat Ferrucci, authors of Reviving Rural News: Finding a Sustainable Future for Community Journalism, explore the unique challenges facing rural newspapers in the wake of the local news industry's financial crisis. They discuss their yearlong experiment with a Kansas newspaper, offering insights into how small community-based outlets can diversify revenue streams and reconnect with their readers. The conversation highlights the disconnect between traditional business models and the needs of both rural publishers and their audiences. The guests also touch on the psychological and organizational barriers that hinder innovation in local newsrooms. From reluctance to explore new revenue sources like philanthropy to the ongoing devaluation of journalism, they offer candid perspectives on why rural news must evolve to survive. Key takeaways include lessons on pricing, the power of e-newsletters and the role of newspapers as vital community institutions. With practical examples from their case study in Kansas, the discussion reveals how local publishers can take small but significant steps to adapt their business models and better serve their communities. Episode chapters: (00:03:13) - Origins of the Reviving Rural News project and the COVID-era struggles of rural newspapers (00:07:03) - The uniqueness of rural journalism and the resilience of community newspapers (00:12:03) - The challenges of journalism research, especially around business models (00:18:23) - Take my money, please: Reluctance to change (00:20:50) - How we got here: History of the penny press model (00:24:39) - Disconnects between the business models readers want and what publishers offer (00:28:34) - Why newspapers are reluctant to change (00:34:55) - Revenue models and returning newspapers to their role as community institution (00:42:07) - Raising prices as an imperative for many community newspapers (00:51:09) - The importance of both print and e-newsletters in rural communities (00:58:22) - Steps for small publishers: Where to begin with change Links: Show notes and transcript Teri Finneman: Twitter/X, Patrick Ferrucci: Twitter/X, Nick Matthews: LinkedIn, Twitter/X Reviving Rural News William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications at University of Kansas College of Media, Communication and Information at University of Colorado Boulder Missouri School of Journalism Mentioned Eudora Times CODA Ventures Southern Newspaper Publishers Association (SNPA) Foundation Kansas Press Association Kansas Publishing Ventures Bismarck Tribune Mather Economics Stratechery Paste Spin Creem Local News Matters: web, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn Pirate Audio Colorado Press Association: web, Twitter, Facebook Tim Regan-Porter: bio, Twitter For show notes, transcripts, newsletter sign-up and past guests on the Local News Matters podcast, please visit localnewsmatterspodcast.com or lnmpod.com. Past guests on the Local News Matters podcast include: Nic Dawes (THE CITY), Allison Taylor Levine (Local News Initiative Delaware), Crystal Good (Black by God), Lisa Snowden (Baltimore Beat), Karen Rundlet (INN), Jim Brady (Knight Foundation), Candice Fortman (Exit interview, Outlier Media), Jean Friedman-Rudovsky (Resolve Philly), Jay Rosen (NYU), Sue Cross (Exit interview, INN), Mary Margaret White (Mississippi Today), Amy Kovac-Ashley (Tiny News Collective), Michael Shapiro (TAPinto), Kenny Katzgrau (redbankgreen and Broadstreet), John Garrett (Community Impact), Shannon Kinney (Dream Local Digital), Larry Ryckman (The Colorado Sun), Frank Mungeam (Local Media Association), Kelly Ann Scott (Alabama Media Group), Sara Lomax and S. Mitra Kalita (URL Media), Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro (National Trust for Local News), Mike Rispoli and Richard Young (via When the People Decide), Sarabeth Berman (American Journalism Project), Rabbi Hillel Goldberg and Shana Goldberg (Intermountain Jewish News), Lyndsay C. Green (via The Journalism Salute), Rashad Mahmood and Mark Glaser (New Mexico Local News Fund), Christian Vanek and Barbara Hardt (The Mountain-Ear), Dan Grech (BizHack), Zack Richner (Easy Tax Credits), Tracie Powell (Pivot Fund), Dan Oshinsky (Inbox Collective), Linda Shapley (via What Works), Yehong Zhu and Jake Seaton (Zette, Column), Charity Huff (January Spring), Joaquin Alvarado and Dave Perry (Aurora Sentinel), Steve Waldman (Rebuild Local News), Maritza Félix (Conecta Arizona), Michael Bolden (American Press Institute), Jeff Roberts and Corey Hutchins (CFOIC, Colorado College), Eve Pearlman and Erica Anderson (Spaceship Media), Jennifer Brandel (Hearken, Democracy SOS), Corey Hutchins with Bay Edwards, Todd Chamberlain and Raleigh Burleigh (Sopris Sun).
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