We reflect on the changes the Colorado Springs Independent has gone through in recent years, especially it’s sale in April to Dirk Hobbs’ Colorado Media Group. We also assess the state of local news media in general, and its future.
At the Table:
- Carrie Simison, co-host of this podcast, who worked for the Indy for 20 years, most recently as publisher.
- Dave Gardner, co-host of this podcast, who worked for the Indy briefly as executive producer of podcasts, and served on the board of the non-profit that acquired the Indy from John Weiss in 2023.
- Al Brody, co-host of this podcast, one-time city council candidate, long-time VERY engaged local citizen
- Corey Hutchins, who oversees the Colorado College Journalism Institute, advises Colorado Media Project, and writes the weekly Inside the News in Colorado newsletter.
- Matt Schniper, who served as editor of the Indy 2016-2019, served as its Food & Drink Editor for 19 years, and now publishes Side Dish with Schniper and co-hosts the Tap & Table podcast.
MENTIONED:
Pikes Peak Media
J.W. Roth
Kevin O’Neil
John Weiss
Colorado Springs Business Journal
Southern Colorado Business Forum & Digest
North Magazine
Cannon Taylor
Springs Magazine
Pikes Peak Bulletin
Pam Zubeck
Substack
Craigslist
Facebook Marketplace
719 Daily Dose
Stompin’ Groundz
Next Door
In-Box Journalism
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
LINKS:
Colorado Springs Indy Lays Off Staff and Transfers Ownership Amid Shock Statement – Corey Hutchins’ report
Colorado Springs Independent Staff Fired; Paper Sold for Second Time in Less Than Two Years – CPR news story
New Ownership, Direction for The Indy and the Colorado Springs Business Journal – Gazette news story
Colorado Springs Independent and Business Journal Again Change Hands – Gazette news story
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