Today Paul speaks with Alec Saelens, Impact Manager at Solutions Journalism Network.

Alec and Paul discuss Alec's path into journalism, the establishment of the Bristol Cable, and his current role at the Solutions Journalism Network. He emphasizes the importance of cooperative models in local journalism, the potential of solutions journalism to generate revenue, and the need for impact tracking to ensure sustainability in the industry. Alec also shares insights on the future of local news, highlighting both the challenges and the entrepreneurial spirit driving new initiatives.

Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alec-saelens-125411176/

https://www.solutionsjournalism.org/

https://thebristolcable.org/

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