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Topic: How much would you contribute annually to support sports coverage in the Athens County Independent?

Topic: How much would you contribute annually to support sports coverage in the Athens County Independent?

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Corinne
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How much would you contribute annually to support sports coverage in the Athens County Independent?

Posted: 11/19/2023 12:03:09 PM

How much would you contribute annually to support sports coverage in the Athens County Independent?

	$1000 or more
	$500-$999
	$250-$499
	Less than $250
	Nothing, I’m fine with existing coverage elsewhere

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Hi, all — I’m editor of the Athens County Independent, an nonprofit digital newsroom here in Athens. I know there’s a lot of interest in coverage of OU sports as well as local high school sports, and I’d love to be able to provide it. However, we don’t currently have the budget to support a sportswriter (or even stringers). A member of Bobcat Attack suggested that I reach out to y’all to gauge interest in supporting sports coverage in the Independent, so here I am. Thanks in advance for your input!

Co-founder and editor
Athens County Independent
athens independent.com

M.D.W.S.T
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RE: How much would you contribute annually to support sports coverage in the Athens County Independent?

Posted: 11/19/2023 2:39:22 PM

I appreciate you reaching out. That’s awesome you’re even considering it. Though it appears to be cost prohibitive. I think our best shot is some sort of student run scenario in exchange for credits, small stipend.

I pay $2/month for The Athletic.

I think I might pay $10ish per month. $100 per year for better coverage depending on depth and frequency of course.

We already have the occasional reporter speaking up on YouTube during weekly pressers - would coverage go beyond that?

Last Edited: 11/19/2023 2:40:03 PM by M.D.W.S.T

OhioCatFan
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RE: How much would you contribute annually to support sports coverage in the Athens County Independent?

Posted: 11/19/2023 6:07:16 PM

I agree. I would be willing to pay something like $10 a month. If enough folks would do that, it would add up to real money.

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LuckySparrow
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RE: How much would you contribute annually to support sports coverage in the Athens County Independent?

Posted: 11/22/2023 8:00:38 AM

I would for sure do $10 a month for good coverage like this.

What a day at the Convo.....Wow!

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