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EPISODE · Sep 12, 2025 · 33 MIN

John Garrett: How Community Impact Shows That Print Media Is Still Good Business

from Changing Austin · host Amplify Credit Union

In 2005, John and Jennifer Garrett launched the very first issue of Community Impact Newspaper from their garage. What started as a hyperlocal experiment has grown into the largest local news organization in Texas, serving millions of readers with neighborhood-focused journalism. On this episode of the Changing Austin Podcast, host Amplify Credit Union sits down with CEO and founder John Garrett to reveal how Community Impact has not only survived but thrived in an era when many publishers are cutting back on print Follow John Garrett on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpgarrett/ Follow Stacy Armijo on Instagram and LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/stacy.armijo https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacyarmijo About Changing Austin: Changing Austin examines the people shaping one of America's fastest-growing regions. From reimagining business models to doubling down on nonprofit missions, Changing Austin shares real stories about Austin's unique past and promising future. VISIT Changing Austin at www.changingaustin.com Subscribe on Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1a5623a8-9852-4a9b-948c-0f686aa14e4c/changing-austin Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/changing-austin/id1820951608 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1gOBx6yCBEovj4IEb8LEhj?si=272e2d14b0ad45ec Changing Austin is brought to you by Amplify Credit Union, Austin's home for fee-free commercial banking.

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