greg hadfield – new models in local media
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WhereYouLivewhereyoulive.co.uk
To help create and sustain a network of
100 free, weekly, quality newspapers
in 100 towns and cities in five years
WhereYouLivewhereyoulive.co.uk
The biggest vote of confidence
in printed journalism
since the invention of the web
WhereYouLivewhereyoulive.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
Software
Services
Sales
An independent network of independent newspapers
WhereYouLivewhereyoulive.co.uk
• Funded
• Lightweight, licensed CMS
• Low-cost, open-source, flexible
• Print and online
• Social
Software
WhereYouLivewhereyoulive.co.uk
• Data-driven content/infographics
• Syndicated content
• Design support
• Consultancy/mentoring (editorial
and business)
• Training/professional development
(including video)
Services
WhereYouLivewhereyoulive.co.uk
• Sales support
• Central sales (agencies, verticals)
• Print/online inventory
Sales
WhereYouLivewhereyoulive.co.uk
WhereYouLivewhereyoulive.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