Building a Beloved Local News Empire
Description
This week Paul is joined by John Garrett, Founder and CEO of Community Impact based in Austin, Texas.
John shares his journey from a radio and newspaper background to establishing a successful hyperlocal news organization and scaling it to over forty editions. John discusses the importance of understanding the intricacies of media ownership, the need for high-quality content, the balance between mission and profit, and even gives Paul a tour of Community Impact's multimillion dollar print facility!
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