Introducing The Pulse from Taproot Edmonton
We’re excited to introduce The Pulse, a daily news briefing that informs you about what’s going on in Edmonton. It launches on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021.
Meet Taproot Edmonton’s intern reporter
We’re kicking off the new year with an addition to Taproot Edmonton’s editorial team.
Taproot Edmonton launches revamped website
We’re thrilled to introduce you to the new website for Taproot Edmonton! The new site is another important step in the ongoing evolution of our web presence.
Why and how we’re pursuing the People’s Agenda
As we all wait for the votes to be counted in the United States, and brace ourselves for whatever comes next, you might not want to hear another single thing about any kind of election anywhere. I hear you. But we will have a civic election here next October, and the candidates we choose will … Continue reading Why and how we’re pursuing the People’s Agenda
Taproot Edmonton launches a new podcast
Happy Edmonton Startup Week! We’re marking the occasion with the debut of Taproot Edmonton Presents: Igniting Innovation, a podcast series exploring how startups and investors are coming together in Edmonton’s tech innovation sector. Here’s the trailer to give you a taste: Igniting Innovation is the first series under our new imprint, Taproot Edmonton Presents, where … Continue reading Taproot Edmonton launches a new podcast
The media consumer’s dilemma
Every day, I face a barrage of requests for money for the media I consume. Podcasters ask me to support their Patreon. News sites want me to subscribe, and insist that I pay if I want to read the rest of the story I’ve clicked on. Journalists tweet, “If you value this, pay for it.” … Continue reading The media consumer’s dilemma
Business idea earns Taproot a LION Award nomination
Taproot has been named a finalist in the “Business Idea of the Year” category of the 2020 LION Awards, which celebrate the best of independent online media across the U.S. and Canada. The awards are run by LION (Local Independent Online News) Publishers, and will be presented on Oct. 22. We were nominated for Spotlight, our curated newsletter … Continue reading Business idea earns Taproot a LION Award nomination
Taproot Edmonton makes its first hire
We’re thrilled to announce that we have hired Emily Rendell-Watson as managing editor of Taproot Edmonton. Emily first entered our orbit when we brought her on in February of 2019 to curate the Music Roundup. We later made her the editor of most of our roundups, and we soon had designs on putting her talents to … Continue reading Taproot Edmonton makes its first hire
People’s Agenda progress report: Responses!
A week after launching our People’s Agenda project, we’re pleased and relieved to report that we have received responses. As I write this, 45 people have told us what they want the candidates to be talking about as they compete for votes in the 2021 municipal election. That’s a good start! Here is a very small … Continue reading People’s Agenda progress report: Responses!
Help us discover the People’s Agenda in Edmonton
Taproot Edmonton is embarking on a quest to find out what Edmontonians want candidates to be talking about as they campaign for votes in the next municipal election, which will be held Oct. 18, 2021. This will shape our coverage and form the basis of a guide to help you decide who to vote for. We … Continue reading Help us discover the People’s Agenda in Edmonton
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