Listen "An Innovative Journalism Model in Far West Texas"
Episode Synopsis
Today Paul speaks with Max Kabat, co-owner of the Big Bend Sentinel in Marfa, Texas.
They discuss the innovative changes that Max and his co-owner wife have made to The Sentinel since taking it over from long time publishers who were retiring from the legacy print outlet. They talk about the power of community engagement, the evolution of local journalism, and the need for innovative strategies to sustain and grow local news outlets. Max also shares insights on the significance of print media, the diversification of revenue streams, and the potential for replicating similar models in other communities.
Links:
Max's excellent article on local journalism: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/local-journalism-wrong-business-max-kabat-dop2c/
The Big Bend Sentinel website: https://thesentinelmarfa.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheBigBendSentinel
IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigbendsentinel/
Connect with Max:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxkabat/
[email protected]
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They discuss the innovative changes that Max and his co-owner wife have made to The Sentinel since taking it over from long time publishers who were retiring from the legacy print outlet. They talk about the power of community engagement, the evolution of local journalism, and the need for innovative strategies to sustain and grow local news outlets. Max also shares insights on the significance of print media, the diversification of revenue streams, and the potential for replicating similar models in other communities.
Links:
Max's excellent article on local journalism: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/local-journalism-wrong-business-max-kabat-dop2c/
The Big Bend Sentinel website: https://thesentinelmarfa.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheBigBendSentinel
IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigbendsentinel/
Connect with Max:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxkabat/
[email protected]
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This podcast is sponsored by LocalPod.co, helping local news publishers produce revenue generating podcasts. Learn more at https://localpod.co
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