Apr 13, 2023
Mark Leger
(MA’11) was editor of
Huddle,
the popular Maritime online business
news publication, from 2017
to early
2023, and was
also director of news content for parent company Acadia
Broadcasting, which owns and operates 15 radio stations in Ontario,
New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. A journalist
for more than 25 years, Mark began his career as a reporter and
editor with the Telegraph-Journal and went on to work for CBC Radio
as a reporter and producer. An entrepreneur at heart, he has been
involved in three start-up media companies in New Brunswick. He is
a graduate of the Ryerson University journalism program and has a
master’s in political science from UNB Saint
John.
In this episode:
Mark’s path to journalism and startups – and his willingness to take risks
The good news approach to Huddle and why people crave positive stories that inspire action
The disappearance of local media and its effect on communities
Ideas on solutions for local journalism in the future
Thoughts on the CBC vs private media and shaky business models
Figuring out how to fund local journalism innovation for communities – and the idea of non-profit models
Podcasts as one part of the solution
Journalism as a core pillar of democracy
Thanks to:
Our alumni host, Katie Davey
Music by alumni artist, Beats of Burden
Our alumni Affinity Partners, TD Insurance and Manulife
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