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Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by Fran Curci, Feb 3, 2018.

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  1. Matt Stephens

    Matt Stephens Well-Known Member

    I honestly think Gregg has been at that level for a while. He’s one of few local columnists I read a few times a week despite having no ties to that market or its teams. He’s the must-read in Indy, IMO.
     
    Matt Stephens, Nov 28, 2018
    #1225
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  2. Fran Curci

    Fran Curci Well-Known Member

    I wouldn't dispute that; just haven't read him that much in Indianapolis.
     
    Fran Curci, Nov 28, 2018
    #1226
  3. MileHigh

    MileHigh Moderator Staff Member

    Not over Kravitz. Not to say there can't be more than one, but Kravitz is the voice of Indy.
     
    MileHigh, Nov 28, 2018
    #1227
  4. playthrough

    playthrough Moderator Staff Member

    I would agree, though kind of an unfair comparison to Doyel for "Indy's best" because Kravitz had a 15-year head start. I think Doyel does a little bit better job of going statewide and unearthing stories far off the big beats. Kravitz is still the first read for me after a Colts/Pacers/IU game.

    Now the question is how many people will follow him to The Athletic. I bet his audience didn't dip too much when he jumped from the paper to local TV, since he went to the No. 1 station and was promoted well. I know I'm thrilled as a subscriber, but I wonder how well the site will do in this market.
     
    Last edited: Nov 29, 2018
    playthrough, Nov 29, 2018
    #1228
  5. crimsonace

    crimsonace Well-Known Member

    Doyel had a 15-year head start, but he & Kravitz have different strengths, as playthrough pointed out. Doyel is a fantastic feature writer and does a tremendous job telling the stories nobody else even thinks to tell. Kravitz is a strong opinion voice who is a must-read after a big event. Indy is fortunate to have two who complement each other very well.
     
    crimsonace, Nov 29, 2018
    #1229
  6. HanSenSE

    HanSenSE Well-Known Member

    HanSenSE, Dec 4, 2018
    #1230
  7. Writer

    Writer Member

    I was looking at the staff for my state's coverage and I noticed they had people listed as staff writers and the two baseball writers as contributors. What's the difference do you guys think? Just curious.
     
    Writer, Dec 4, 2018
    #1231
  8. Screwball

    Screwball Active Member

    Full-time vs part-time.
     
    Screwball, Dec 4, 2018
    #1232
  9. Writer

    Writer Member

    That's what I figure. Surprised they'd have part-time people on a baseball beat.
     
    Writer, Dec 4, 2018
    #1233
  10. Mr. X

    Mr. X Active Member

    Mr. X, Dec 6, 2018
    #1234
  11. Sports Barf

    Sports Barf Well-Known Member

    Would The Athletic ever consider buying a property such as 538 or Undefeated off ESPN’s hands? Also think The Athletic should have a writer based in Missoula
     
    Sports Barf, Dec 6, 2018
    #1235
  12. MNgremlin

    MNgremlin Active Member

    Sarcasm?
     
    MNgremlin, Dec 6, 2018
    #1236
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