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. 45: Julia Campbell on LMA labs and the power of cause marketing
Ep. 45: Julia Campbell on LMA labs and the power of cause marketing

Julia Campbell has a fantastic title. Chief Business Transformation Officer just sounds cool. If you have a Gen X brain, you might think she's a robot in disguise, or you could just think…

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Ep. 44: Hyper-local content & personal connections at the heart of TravelHost's renaissance
Ep. 44: Hyper-local content & personal connections at the heart of TravelHost's renaissance

Let's get back to our roots. It's not that the phrase is almost a cliche, it is a cliche. But here's the thing about cliches—they exist because they're true. So, whether it's going back to their roots or…

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Ep. 43: Unveiling journalistic tricks & tools for today's reporters
Ep. 43: Unveiling journalistic tricks & tools for today's reporters

Join host Nick Parker in a riveting conversation with veteran journalist Mike Reilley as they delve into the behind-the-scenes tales of newsrooms past and the essential tools every journalist needs…

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Ep. 42: Leveraging the power of the collective
Ep. 42: Leveraging the power of the collective

Ask Tobias Bennett what excites him about the media industry and you'll get the same answer every time—it's the unknown. Bennett, VP of Partnerships and Revenue, and Fran Wills, CEO, for Local Media Consortium join host Nick Parker for a look into…

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Ep. 41: Aligning your local media organization with your purpose
Ep. 41: Aligning your local media organization with your purpose

Veteran editor and digital news guru Bob Rose joins host Nick Parker on this latest episode of the News Nirvana Podcast.  Their in-depth conversation focuses on rebuilding trust…

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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.