On the latest “What Works” podcast, Ellen Clegg and I are talking with … each other. There’s lots happening in the local news space, and we want to hit some highlights.
We also have a programming note: This will be our final podcast this summer. We’re going to make like the French and take the rest of August off. Before signing off, though, we discuss the state of play for newsletters (who knew email is the killer app?); podcasts (we’re still free and we still do it for love, not money); and advertising (some newspapers are charging a fee if you’d like your digital feed served with no advertising.)
Ellen has a remembrance of Jack Connors, a legendary Boston advertising mogul and backer of local news who once tried to buy The Boston Globe. She also finds a refreshing stream of news about local people, businesses, and government on the home pages of hyperlocal outlets in swing states.
You can listen to our conversation here and access an AI-generated transcript. You can also subscribe through your favorite podcast app.
You can listen to our conversation here and access an AI-generated transcript. You can also subscribe through your favorite podcast app.
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