Greg Hadfield – New models in local media
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This document proposes creating an independent network of 100 free weekly newspapers across 100 UK towns and cities over five years. It will provide newspapers with a lightweight content management system, syndicated and data-driven content, design support, training, and central sales assistance. The goal is to revitalize printed journalism by starting quality local newspapers with low costs, free distribution, passionate experienced leadership, and organic growth through a network providing digital content and applications alongside newspapers.
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- 2. WhereYouLive whereyoulive.co.uk To help create and sustain a network of 100 free, weekly, quality newspapers in 100 towns and cities in five years
- 3. WhereYouLive whereyoulive.co.uk The biggest vote of confidence in printed journalism since the invention of the web
- 4. WhereYouLive whereyoulive.co.uk 1979-1986 Wakefield Express Western Morning News/Evening Herald 1986-1995 Education correspondent, Today News editor/Assistant editor, Sunday Times Senior investigative reporter, Daily Mail 1995-2009 Founder, Soccernet (www.soccernet.com) Founder, Schoolsnet (www.schoolsnet.com) 2009-2010 Head of digital development, Telegraph Media Group 2010-2012 Director of strategic projects, Cogapp 2012 Open-data Cities Conference 2013-2015 Brighton & Hove Independent
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- 6. • Funded • Lightweight, licensed CMS • Low-cost, open-source, flexible • Print and online • Social Software WhereYouLive whereyoulive.co.uk
- 7. • Data-driven content/infographics • Syndicated content • Design support • Consultancy/mentoring (editorial and business) • Training/professional development (including video) Services WhereYouLive whereyoulive.co.uk
- 8. • Sales support • Central sales (agencies, verticals) • Print/online inventory Sales WhereYouLive whereyoulive.co.uk
- 30. WhereYouLive whereyoulive.co.uk • Passion and experience (editor, managing director) • Low costs (especially payroll, offices) • Free distribution • Quality content • Printed weekly • Wide circulation (via network of pick-up points) • Organic growth • Digital content/applications/services (“news you can use”) Summary