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The Hill Country Podcast – Behind the Scenes at Kerrville Daily Times with John Wells

Welcome to the award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this the most unique area of Texas. This week, Tom welcomes John Wells, the new publisher of the Kerrville Daily Times.

They discuss John’s background, from his start in digital advertising post-University of Alabama to his ventures in the newspaper industry. John reveals his motivations for moving to Kerrville and his vision for enhancing local journalism, focusing on community engagement and digital advancements. Key topics include the importance of local government reporting, expanding coverage of local sports and education, and innovative plans like a new website layout and potential app development. John also discusses reader feedback mechanisms and introduces new segments to increase community involvement.

Key highlights:

  • John Wells’ Journey to Kerrville
  • Differences Between Local and Major Newspapers
  • Focus on Community Reporting
  • Challenges in Local Journalism
  • Local Sports and Community Involvement

Resources:

John Wells on LinkedIn

Kerrville Daily Times

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