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How Can GeekWire Merge Traditional Journalism With the Digital Media

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From the episode: John Cook. Joys and challenging of starting GeekWire.

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John and Todd (co-founders) come from traditional, news-driven journalistic backgrounds. While there is baggage with their legacy media background, their "new school" thinking and commitment to high-quality journalism makes for a desirable combination.

When you are committed to high quality journalism, and your platform is flexible and nimble, it is possible to build a community with high level of trust, and to create an experience that people love.

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