Greg Hadfield – New models in local media

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A propositionby

Greg Hadfield


To help create and sustain a network of

100 free, weekly, quality newspapers

in 100 towns and cities in five years


The biggest vote of confidence

in printed journalism

since the invention of the web


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

Software

Services

Sales

An independent network of independent newspapers


• Funded

• Lightweight, licensed CMS

• Low-cost, open-source, flexible

• Print and online

• Social

Software


• Data-driven content/infographics

• Syndicated content

• Design support

• Consultancy/mentoring (editorial

and business)

• Training/professional development

(including video)

Services


• Sales support

• Central sales (agencies, verticals)

• Print/online inventory

Sales



• 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


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07801 569541

@GregHadfield

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