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“He looked like the king of muscle beach and he was a surfer. But he had vision. He believed that for a city to be great, it had to have a great newspaper.” quote by Tom Rosenstiel
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“He looked like the king of muscle beach and he was a surfer. But he had vision. He believed that for a city to be great, it had to have a great newspaper.”

Tom Rosenstiel

About This Quote

Source Interview: Media and journalism discussion, 2020

The quote stresses that a thriving city needs a strong newspaper, linking civic greatness to quality journalism and visionary leadership.

In simple terms: Great cities need great newspapers.

Key Takeaway

Support robust local journalism.

Themes

urban development media civic pride

Mood

reflective optimistic

Type

editorial inspirational

When to use this quote

  • city planning
  • media funding
  • community engagement
  • policy making

Key Concepts

public sphere information ecosystem city identity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What responsibilities do newspapers have today?
  • How can cities foster diverse media voices?
A Different Perspective

The statement may ignore digital media's role.

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