About the Author
John Newby
John Newby's unique insights on local news media are informed by his diverse 30 year career in news publishing, tourism, revitalization, and economic development. As a national columnist and community media consultant, John authors "Building Main Street, not Wall Street," a column carried by 50+ media companies across the country.John is a 10-yr. veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving as a weather forecaster. His hobbies are history, economics, sports and traveling so that he and his wife Kathy can spend time with their nine children spread throughout the country.