Writing for community

In this episode of High Agency, we sit down with William Johnson, founder of Vancouver Tech Journal and VP at Overstory Media Group, to discuss the evolution of local journalism. He shares his journey from student writer to media leader, and the challenges facing modern newsrooms—from algorithmic gatekeepers to funding gaps. We explore how community-driven content and sustainable business models are reshaping the media landscape. William’s insights reveal what it takes to build trust, relevance, and resilience in today’s digital era. Featuring William Johnson VP, Strategy & Operations Overstory Media Group William Johnson is a writer, media entrepreneur, and advisor based in Vancouver. He is the VP of Strategy & Operations at Overstory Media Group and the founder of Vancouver Tech Journal. His work focuses on building community, amplifying great ideas, and sharing stories that inspire. Website: www.williamjohnson.ca Hosted by Mo Dhaliwal CEO Skyrocket Digital Software engineer turned marketer, Mo is an entrepreneur, cultural curator and technologist. In his role as founder and CEO of Skyrocket Digital, he helps clients with business, brand and technology to launch new ideas and grow their businesses. — High Agency: Conversations that Drive Growth and Transformation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highagencypod/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/high-agency-pod/ X: https://x.com/highagencypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highagencypod — Presented by Skyrocket Digital https://skyrockdigital.com/ Skyrocket is the digital agency for ambitious leaders. Our capabilities empower business and marketing leaders with the confidence to launch new initiatives, grow their brands, and undergo the transformation necessary to achieve breakthrough results.