THE NEWS NIRVANA PODCAST

The way people consume news is changing. Just as the morning and evening editions were eclipsed by the 24/7 news cycle, the “I only want the news I want, and I want it NOW” mindset is sweeping away everything that came before. In a world of social media, podcasts, and on-demand digital TV, where does traditional journalism fit? Who will hold businesses and governmental institutions to account for their actions? And who will pay for the credible local reporting that makes our democracy work? Host Nick Parker speaks with the visionaries and thought leaders who are transforming the way news is created, distributed, and monetized. The News Nirvana podcast looks to uncover what content is most engaging, how modern technologies are changing news consumption, and how news organizations are reshaping their business models for tomorrow . . . and beyond. We don’t know what the future holds for news, but it’s out there. On the News Nirvana podcast, we’re going to find it… Available on most of your favorite podcast apps.

Available on most of your favorite podcast apps

Latest Episodes
Ep. 50: Reviving Local Journalism in Excelsior Springs, Mo
Ep. 50: Reviving Local Journalism in Excelsior Springs, Mo

In this episode of the News Nirvana podcast, host Nick Parker engages in a compelling conversation with Jason and Courtney Cole, the founders of the Excelsior Citizen, a community newspaper in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. They discuss the challenges faced by local journalism...

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Ep. 49: Connecting with audience through newsletters
Ep. 49: Connecting with audience through newsletters

Creating and maintaining engaging connections with our audience is vital to all of us. If readers or viewers don't connect with the people delivering the news we don't earn their trust and we don't earn their loyalty...

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Ep. 48: Driving revenue & content through contests
Ep. 48: Driving revenue & content through contests

Stephanie Carey joins host Nick Parker to talk about contesting and its ability to drive additional revenue and content for news organizations. Carey, a sales director and...

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Ep. 47: Leveling up with events
Ep. 47: Leveling up with events

In this episode of the News Nirvana Podcast, Sara McNamara, VP of Sales for Evvnt, joins host Nick Parker to discuss the intersection of events and content generation in...

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Ep. 46: Sustainable news business starts with community focus
Ep. 46: Sustainable news business starts with community focus

"How can we be better together?" This is the driving question behind Frank Mungeam's work with local media organizations on both the content and revenue-generating sides of the business. The Chief Innovation Officer...

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Meet the host

Nick Parker

Host Nick Parker has spent his adult life in and around the news business as a reporter, editor, publisher and marketing executive. Going back to his roots, he launched a hyper-local online newspaper in his home town, providing the community with missing coverage while exploring all of the new methods of audience reach provided by digital tools. With the News Nirvana podcast Parker looks to explore how the news business is changing, how it needs to change and explore how it can push back against a national narrative of media distrust.