Thank you for the straightforward report on what is happening at Tucson Agenda. When a colleague and I started our company in 1988, we chose a particular focus. Over the first couple of years, we discovered clients wanted us to work in a related, but broader focus. It's a learning experience that many startups have. I look forward to seeing the next steps as the whole world of journalism evolves.. I have great respect and appreciation for the hard work that Caitlyn and Curt put into the creation of a local news agency focused on what is happening in southern Arizona. My best wishes to both of them as they continue their careers. They are top-notch journalists. Their work is much needed by our world today.
Couple things: 1). I subscribed to the Agenda to learn things about Tucson (LOCAL), not all of Arizona. In particular (and I mentioned this when answering your recent survey), I appreciated learning about the GOOD stuff — i.e., what the local non-profits are doing to make our city better, etc., because the Arizona Daily Star doesn’t always cover those things. (I get enough politics and discouraging news from other sources). 2) Annual renewals came due just a few days before the announcement. Coincidence?
So, I am disappointed and frustrated, but I am willing to hang in and see where those of you who are left take this. Local news and information are imperative to the community, so I’m rooting for The Agenda to succeed.
We'll stay focused on Tucson, including the good. We want to help people participate in their local politics and governments, not discourage them with endless bad news. Sorry to hear you're frustrated, but I think you'll like what we do. Thanks for sticking with us!
Thank you for your reporting. I have appreciated the local Tucson news, community interest pieces, and environmental focus. I also think you have struck the right balance with humor and reporting.
At this juncture I need to say that I don’t care for the Arizona Agenda style, in which humor at times takes over the stories. I don’t think it’s helpful to include pieces that are about who returns their emails the fastest or has the most bills passed in the legislature when the processes involved are complex and nuanced. I would not want the Tucson Agenda to turn into a focus on the state, because I have found it to be such a valuable way to stay in touch with what is happening locally.
I too subscribe for the focused news and appreciate the style. I do not pay for the Arizona Agenda because like your other readers have said, they often get silly, distracting or just add to the noise. It would be a shame to see you be more like them.
Thank you for the straightforward report on what is happening at Tucson Agenda. When a colleague and I started our company in 1988, we chose a particular focus. Over the first couple of years, we discovered clients wanted us to work in a related, but broader focus. It's a learning experience that many startups have. I look forward to seeing the next steps as the whole world of journalism evolves.. I have great respect and appreciation for the hard work that Caitlyn and Curt put into the creation of a local news agency focused on what is happening in southern Arizona. My best wishes to both of them as they continue their careers. They are top-notch journalists. Their work is much needed by our world today.
Couple things: 1). I subscribed to the Agenda to learn things about Tucson (LOCAL), not all of Arizona. In particular (and I mentioned this when answering your recent survey), I appreciated learning about the GOOD stuff — i.e., what the local non-profits are doing to make our city better, etc., because the Arizona Daily Star doesn’t always cover those things. (I get enough politics and discouraging news from other sources). 2) Annual renewals came due just a few days before the announcement. Coincidence?
So, I am disappointed and frustrated, but I am willing to hang in and see where those of you who are left take this. Local news and information are imperative to the community, so I’m rooting for The Agenda to succeed.
We'll stay focused on Tucson, including the good. We want to help people participate in their local politics and governments, not discourage them with endless bad news. Sorry to hear you're frustrated, but I think you'll like what we do. Thanks for sticking with us!
Thank you for your reporting. I have appreciated the local Tucson news, community interest pieces, and environmental focus. I also think you have struck the right balance with humor and reporting.
At this juncture I need to say that I don’t care for the Arizona Agenda style, in which humor at times takes over the stories. I don’t think it’s helpful to include pieces that are about who returns their emails the fastest or has the most bills passed in the legislature when the processes involved are complex and nuanced. I would not want the Tucson Agenda to turn into a focus on the state, because I have found it to be such a valuable way to stay in touch with what is happening locally.
Best wishes to all through this transition.
Hi, Susan, thanks for the comment. We'll keep it focused on Tucson, for sure.
Good luck in your continuing journalistic endeavors.
Good luck to Curt and Caitlin, and especially to the remainder of the Agendaverse. Looking forward to the new iteration.
I too subscribe for the focused news and appreciate the style. I do not pay for the Arizona Agenda because like your other readers have said, they often get silly, distracting or just add to the noise. It would be a shame to see you be more like them.
This is certainly a major shake up for a very well written and focused news report. Other than Hank and Nicole, who is the "we" to which you refer.
For now, it's Curt, Hank, and Nicole.