"The model I’ve chosen assumes the opposite. It assumes that people do value quality; they do want thoughtful, intelligent reporting about a wide range of local issues."
In a world of rolling radio-news, be a podcast. To me this deserves as as good analogy for where you are looking, to a unique and craftable alternative to a dreary mainstream option, concise but full of hand-picked information early accessible. This has quickly become an addition to my information consumption next to The Rest Is Politics. Great work BD
Hi there-I’ll lay a bet I will be a subscriber who lives the furthest from Birmingham, as I am in Dunedin New Zealand. I lived and worked in the Midlands for over 20 years so want to hear about the place again. Very best of luck and please don’t hesitate to be controversial and dig under the main stream rubbish that pours out. And ‘yes’ I will pay for a sub!
If I hadn't already become a member your heartfelt message this morning Kate, couldn't help but convince me.
I believe in this model of a new way to receive news and thoughtful writing about my area. Engaging my brain and my heart is what makes me tick. The Dispatch has shown over the last few weeks that it can do that and more.
"The model I’ve chosen assumes the opposite. It assumes that people do value quality; they do want thoughtful, intelligent reporting about a wide range of local issues."
In a world of rolling radio-news, be a podcast. To me this deserves as as good analogy for where you are looking, to a unique and craftable alternative to a dreary mainstream option, concise but full of hand-picked information early accessible. This has quickly become an addition to my information consumption next to The Rest Is Politics. Great work BD
Thanks Danny! Glad to hear you're enjoying it so far.
Easily* (morning caffeine hasn't kicked in)
Hi there-I’ll lay a bet I will be a subscriber who lives the furthest from Birmingham, as I am in Dunedin New Zealand. I lived and worked in the Midlands for over 20 years so want to hear about the place again. Very best of luck and please don’t hesitate to be controversial and dig under the main stream rubbish that pours out. And ‘yes’ I will pay for a sub!
If I hadn't already become a member your heartfelt message this morning Kate, couldn't help but convince me.
I believe in this model of a new way to receive news and thoughtful writing about my area. Engaging my brain and my heart is what makes me tick. The Dispatch has shown over the last few weeks that it can do that and more.
Thanks Anne! So glad to have you as a reader :)
Best of luck with this, from a former Coventry Evening Telegraph hack.
Here's to better local news. 🍾
I've spent a lot of time complaining about the state of local journalism without putting my money where my mouth is, until now. Best of luck!
Yay! Subscribed 😃