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Youre on These Days. Importance of Circulation in Community Newspaper Publishing Whether it is rural, national or global newspaper business, circulation plays very crucial role in determining the success of any publication. Nwabueze is a writer with passion for cutting-edge news, Copyright 2023, All Rights Reserved. So theres a lot of practices involved there that people are very married to that arent necessarily essential to the work of journalism. And among the good ones, the ones who endure and even prosper, there is always to be found one common denominator trust. NELSON: In this hour, were talking about how the changing media landscape is affecting local media companies and the news they deliver. DAWSON: And theyre going to come out very quickly and its going to continue to progress so. One big reason: local newspapers highlight and increase community pride. I think at that point people really were scrambling. And there are some very tangible, observable reasons for that, not the least of which might be the notion I share that the smaller the community, the more important its newspaper. There. DAWSON: Yeah, absolutely. You know, Im of two minds about this conversation because I agree than an enlightened and informed community is fundamental to what were all trying to do, right? Responsibility: the right of a journalist is to write and attract the readers to the issues of public welfare. "Anybody can audition for a show. Importance of Rural Development Rural development is important not only for the majority of the population residing in rural areas, but also for the overall economic expansion of the nation. DAWSON: I think thats one of the, you know, one of the scary parts. Hi, Greg. So I do go on the web just to read it, thats about the only time Im ever on the compute, quite frankly. We have some incredible people on staff, people like Liam Dillon, whos a bulldog. NELSON: Youve just taken us to a whole nother level and let me just say Im grateful for it. Team Records and Series Notes. BARRETT: Well, the old Its not really about the medium so much as its about the content. And for us, as a nonprofit organization, weve actually been growing. "Every city with a school has youngsters eager to excel and to be encouraged. In the eighties, when ATM machines came out, people said, thats it. In our digital, 24/7 world, people can get their news and information in an instant. Tom Karlo, you want to talk about the dumbing down of our society if, in fact, thats the case? The learning curve was steep and lesson No.1 was that it was more than just media folk who contributed to The Bridge, and the publication offered its community more than just local news. In fact, it is estimated that at least half the healthcare providers in rural areas are registered nurses. NELSON: Im Dean Nelson sitting in for Maureen Cavanaugh. And so there are some plus sides to the digital era. How can funders help sustain community-based and local journalism. Newspapers are crucial for communities and benefit from reporting on youth and community development initiatives. Those things are all different. Even at present 80 percent of the population in India is rural. The year began with bushfires destroying the lives, and livelihoods, of tens of thousands of people. It is a strategy that tries to obtain an improved and productivity, higher socio-economic equality and ambition, and stability in social and economic development. ]]> In fact, Barry, if youre there, were going to take a call here from Mission Beach. So, you know, its an important part of us getting the information and making the editorial decisions that we do. Its really the only thing we have, you know, in the grand scheme that does set us apart. Most important, the Community Design Team leaders have learned that the Community Design Team program's success depends on meaningful interaction with You make mistakes and sometimes its hard to keep up. Members of the targeted community across the world can always browse to read the online edition to keep abreast of what happens in their village. Are we missing a big picture with all of this focus on local news? NBC is a for profit station, the Union-Tribune is a for profit news organization. But, I mean, I do. But as I always say to people who call the radio show and say, you know, Im sorry I made a mistake there, I didnt mean to say that. A version of this article first appeared in R.M. Agriculture, including food, fiber, fuel and other bio-based products, has been an important economic and social driver in rural communities. KARLO: And the fact of the matter is, is people want the choices. Are we ever going to see newspapers again? The local newspaper gives enduring evidence of their efforts. A few years ago we didnt have as robust news department as we have right now, and weve gone to the beat system and we have two reporters that focus on metro or city and county governance, and theyre looking into those stories now and were asking them to look into those stories. And, KARLO: you put commercials on and it has to have a return on investment. "Much of our community life revolves around the local school. And I think thats one of the reasons weve been able to grow. Fortunately, we have a veteran staff, people who do ask those questions and stop and think before publishing, you know, hopefully, and not that we dont all have our mistakes in the past. Were doing that kind of stuff. In our digital, 24/7 world, people can get their news and information in an instant. Theres a lot of factors involved. IAD (Caller, San Diego): Hi, guys, I just I had a quick question regarding the international and technology on the news. The old office of The Koondrook and Barham Bridge newspaper, also known simply as The Bridge, in Murray Street, Barham. But Id also agree with what the other panelists are saying, you know, the media do shape how you consume the news and how you produce it. DAWSON: now thats her full time beat. MassmediaNG, Rural Community Newspaper! Articles I first thought mundane turned out to be very important, especially those that highlighted an achievement. BARBARA: No, Im talking about the public. NELSON: This is a radio and TV guy talking here. In May this year, News Limited announced it would cease printing and in some cases publishing up to 100 of its newspapers throughout rural and regional Australia. Were working to restore it. Kentucky completed the regular season 21-10 overall. Sincerity, truthfulness and accuracy: Good faith of the readers can be obtained through sincerity, truthfulness and accuracy which is the foundation of journalism. This could reduce the number of undernourished people in those countries by as much as 17 per cent . It is almost impossible to do a live television or radio show and do instant fact checking. BARBARA: Im talking about the people sitting. For those two weeks, alongside the headline news, we published stories on the opening of a new boat ramp, a golden wedding anniversary, the reopening of an old pub, the relocation of the butcher's, Christmas preparations, a hay bale blaze and the senior citizens' debutante ball. KARLO: that we have to do as our own industry to make sure that we can remain trustworthy to our public with accurate information. BARBARA: And I really cant read it the way I would enjoy reading it because Im clicking on various articles and hoping I can get them on my screen, and its just not the same thing. For these contributors, the act of writing gave them a sense of duty, of adding to the local conversation. Towns without newspapers still have young people competing in a full array of sports and extracurricular activities. You know, more and more youre seeing things that say people are going to multiple sources, and they are weighing the biases and, you know, the place that theyre coming from, you know, in a fairly encouraging way, that they do see that, okay, Im getting this over here, now, you know, I think as things become more fragmented you do worry about people only seeking out the source that they like to hear. NELSON: Advertising sales dollars up? KARLO: and a web department, and I really brought them all together and said were going to be one content division and were going to focus on producing thoughtful news analysis, longer format stories of important issues that are affecting our community. The primary task is to . A country practice: why newspapers are so important outside the cities. Weve talked about things cutting down but were adding 5 positions in our newsroom this year and its because I can take any net revenue or profit and reinvest it in the organization and not have to send it to a corporate person or, NELSON: Grant Barrett, weve got just a couple of seconds left. Im Dean Nelson and youre listening to These Days in San Diego. Our year-on-year growth is up for every metric that you might possibly look at, user involvement, readership, donations from foundations, donations from individuals, commenting, following us on the social media. NELSON: Good, and also, you know, Grant Barrett, Voice of San Diego, the whole delivery system thing, I mean, youve gone to a completely different kind of delivery system of news and information than the traditional radio, television, print, and youve gone online only. DAWSON: That I think were all on the same page. 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NELSON: Barbara, thank you for your call. But weve come through that. BARRETT: Thats right. Tom, lets start with you. HUGH (Caller, Mission Hills): Yes. Rural schools and communities have a number of strengths that outsiders typically overlook, including a very strong sense of community and lots of opportunity for teachers and other educators looking to make a difference. An example would be is if theres a water main break down in Pacific Beach, for example, we might not cover the fact that that water main has broke and its causing a lot of problems down there. 3. You know, the fabric of the community is directly affected and improved by the amount of local news there is, you know. Rural India is today becoming the driver of our economy and its role in present day India especially in the light of Obama's comment is of utmost importance .". The deadline was 4pm, for at 4.01 a queue of mostly elderly residents would be at the front office waiting for their weekly news fix. 1.2. And I think you see that in studies that it isnt. Rural hospitals increase local access and allow patients to focus on "getting better" rather than "getting to appointments." Personalized Care Through connectivity and collaboration rural hospitals are large enough to serve our community's health needs, but we are also small enough to care. I mean, weve seen all these things and each one of these things have allowed people to nothings really exited, its just that a matter of fact that it helps to people want choices. NELSON: Actually, Barbara, if I could interject Could I interject? Local newspaper owner and CRPD board member Reed Anfinson talks with us this week about the the importance of local newspapers, the impact of the Internet and why this matters to communities. Tell us where youre getting your news information and how well the local media are doing. We are one of the last owned and operated radio and television stations, locally owned and operated, KARLO: and our role is to serve the local community and to also provide people with the stuff that comes from NPR and PBS. KARLO: And that shipping department is television, radio, digital media and all the social media type sites. Wage theft is commonplace in San Diego. Thank you for being there. That, in a nutshell, is the true Power of the Press. That is why the online version of a rural community newspaper is also crucial to the success of the publication. BARRETT: Well, if youre asking if we were reporting that the pension obligation was growing, yes, could anybody were we predicting this is going to lead to the fall of San Diego at that time? In a small town, every newspaper reader thinks he or she is a stockholder, because there exists a real relationship, an implied contract, if you will, between that paper and its readers. And among the good ones, the ones who endure and even prosper, there is always to be found one common denominator - trust. NELSON: Were going to take a break. The most important news, analysis and insights delivered to your inbox at the start and end of each day. And it is neither flippant nor hyperbolic when I say that little country weekly newspaper is the only news organization on the planet Earth that gives the first tinkers damn about Sharkey and Issaquena counties, Mississippi. Persistent poverty is also prevalent. We'll look at the changing relationship between the media and public and how local news organizations will survive in the future. There are tons of people, thousands, shall we say even a million in the county, who care as much as she does. DAWSON: We certainly come through, you know, a really challenging couple of years and I think all of us in the media felt it and kind of a double whammy. Newspaper is the most important part of our lives. When Greg said earlier that its important for people to consume more than one media outlet, every head in this room nodded.