Tim Regan-Porter
Creator and Host @Local News Matters Podcast
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WORK HISTORY
Creator and Host @Local News Matters Podcast
On the Local News Matters podcast, I have the privilege of leading long-form conversations that delve into the business and practice of local journalism, spotlighting the innovative work of local newsrooms and addressing the critical questions they face. As host, I engage with a diverse array of guests—from editors and publishers to startup founders, CEOs and news ecosystem builders—all united by their commitment to strengthening local news. Driving Innovation and Thought LeadershipIn each episode, I navigate a wide spectrum of topics including innovation in journalism, evolving business models, community engagement, and the importance of diversity and inclusion. My conversations also explore the digital transformation of local news (including Artificial Intelligence), pathways to diversify revenue, strategies for audience growth and the need to build healthy newsroom cultures.🤝 Building Community and Fostering InclusionI am dedicated to creating a platform that not only highlights exemplary work in the field but also fosters a sense of community among local news professionals. By promoting open dialogue and sharing insights from thought leaders in the industry, the podcast serves as a resource for anyone passionate about the future of local journalism, from newsroom veterans to sales executives and engaged citizens.🤔 Contributing to the ConversationThe Local News Matters Podcast is my way of participating in the broader conversation about the future and sustainability of local journalism. By bringing diverse voices and perspectives to the table, the podcast aims to shed light on the challenges and opportunities that local newsrooms face, and to explore innovative solutions that can help them thrive in today’s complex media landscape.Past guests include Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro, Sarabeth Berman, Michael Bolden, Steve Waldman, Joaquin Alvarado, Tracie Powell, Yehong Zhu, Maritza Félix, Eve Pearlman, Rashad Mahmood, Dan Oshinsky and Jennifer Brandel.
EDUCATION
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Economics and Mathematics
Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business
MBA, Management and Computer Information Systems
Olivet Nazarene University
BA, Economics and Mathematics
Stanford University
Foundations in Computer Science Graduate Certificate, Computer Science
Stanford University
John S. Knight Journalism Fellowship, Design Thinking and Innovation Strategy and Management
The University of Georgia
Ph.D. (incomplete), Mathematics
Udacity
Nanodegree, React, Redux, and React Native
SKILLS
ABOUT TIM REGAN-PORTER
Proven media and technology leader (“C-Level Visionary”—Folio 40), focused on the intersection of product, technology and brand. Over two decades delivering innovative digital products to startups and the Fortune 500, building collaborative partnerships and developing award-winning brands Distinctive combination of business, technical and editorial leadership Experience includes multi-platform product development, brand development, media strategy, design thinking, agile project management, e-commerce, programming, mobile technology, organizing events, marketing and data analysis Stanford JSK Fellow, Scripps Howard Entrepreneurial Journalism Fellow What I do:I help companies and teams collaborate, innovate and engage audiences. I build and lead cross-functional teams of developers, designers, marketers, product managers and revenue drivers. I’m a technology enthusiast and entrepreneur/intrapreneur who loves creating products, teams and partnerships to delight growing audiences and generate revenue. I geek out on strategy and building cultures that support it. I believe empathy is key, and designing thinking and data analysis must inform each other.Key achievements: Launched award-winning national magazine. Grew revenues 150% in first year as CEO, while taking EBITDA from a loss of 90% to a profit of 10% and growing sales 3X in 2 years. Created viral phenomenon Obamicon.me and multiple multi-platform products. Spearheaded local news collaboration of a university, daily newspaper, public radio station and TV station with nearly $8 million in grants, called “one of the nation’s boldest journalism experiments” by The New York Times Reorganized three newsrooms and launched new brands with sponsor and grant support Built technical teams, managed multimillion-dollar web projects for major national brands and successfully led rapid-response team for projects in crisis. Certified in Ruby, Scrum (CSM), Java (J2EE), WebSphere and Broadvision. Languages: Ruby, JavaScript (including React), Java, Perl, some C/C++, Swift, Objective C.My various initiatives have been covered by the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, Mediaweek, The Guardian, USA Today, Fox Business, and many others.
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