In this episode of The Craft, Shorthand’s Rachel Westbury chats with Michael Jones, Publications Editor at The University of Queensland (UQ).
Michael shares how UQ’s alumni and community magazine Contact leveraged expert analysis to boost audience engagement.
As Michael says, “Our audiences are looking for trusted sources — so why shouldn't the community come to a university to get those expert analyses on the big topics facing society? Universities are the epitome of a trusted organisation with so many experts on hand.”
Listen as Michael and Rachel discuss the content strategy that saw Contact Magazine’s reader engagement soar, the shift from print to digital journalism, and the importance of following your career passions.
Guest-at-a-Glance
In this episode of The Craft, Shorthand’s Rachel Westbury chats with Michael Jones, Publications Editor at The University of Queensland (UQ).
Michael shares how UQ’s alumni and community magazine Contact leveraged expert analysis to boost audience engagement.
As Michael says, “Our audiences are looking for trusted sources — so why shouldn't the community come to a university to get those expert analyses on the big topics facing society? Universities are the epitome of a trusted organisation with so many experts on hand.”
Listen as Michael and Rachel discuss the content strategy that saw Contact Magazine’s reader engagement soar, the shift from print to digital journalism, and the importance of following your career passions.
Guest-at-a-Glance