Marlow Harris has the scoop on a broker, Chuck Marunde, who has built an online newspaper for his market — Sequim Port Angeles Newspaper Online. This seems like a great move for a broker looking to gain mind share with consumers given the ongoing struggles of traditional newspapers.
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Posted at 12:00h, 14 AprilIt looks like he’s doing a really good job too. I was expecting a low quality, minimal effort site but the content is current, local and does not look like he’s spamming his newpaper with his real estate services.
I once read that real estate investors/developers often have a fascination with owning their own newspaper company. Maybe this is the Web 2.0 version of this ongoing fascination?
Terry Sanford
Posted at 11:32h, 15 AprilHere’s an East Coast example of the same idea. boston.parkstreetjournal.com
Jim Marks
Posted at 23:57h, 15 AprilWow, I really, really like this concept… If a brokerage can fill the void that the newspapers are leaving….
Jim
Posted at 16:55h, 17 AprilThat really does fulfill a niche if one has the time and resources.
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Posted at 20:51h, 04 May[…] those interested in building a strong web presence with community information as a way to reach consumers in your area, there is a great post at MediaShift that is well worth […]