Listen "Old media is dying. Now what?"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Paul dives deep with media futurist Gordon Borrell to dissect the real state of local news. From outdated economic models and lack of R&D investment to missed opportunities in storytelling for local businesses, Gordon argues that reinvention is not just possible, but critical. Gordon gives examples of local innovation, why AI is the next big media disruptor, and how local news can rediscover its purpose by engaging with its community on its own terms.
Links:
Borrell Associates
https://borrellassociates.com/
Gordon Borrell - LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordonborrell/
Corey's Local Marketing Minute
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLotYB2MglBOZXScqlPwxvHrmHI4x2r402&si=LvGmBZOzVQgTP9oP
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Links:
Borrell Associates
https://borrellassociates.com/
Gordon Borrell - LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordonborrell/
Corey's Local Marketing Minute
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLotYB2MglBOZXScqlPwxvHrmHI4x2r402&si=LvGmBZOzVQgTP9oP
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This podcast is sponsored by LocalPod.co, helping local news publishers produce revenue generating podcasts. LocalPod.co
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Subscribe to the Local News Industry Pulse newsletter to receive a weekly briefing of news, policy, trends, and more in the local news industry: https://localnewsindustrypulse.beehiiv.com/subscribe
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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