Susannah Cox Maddux
@susannahcmaddux.bsky.social
Publisher | Creative Director | Editor | Owner
Macon Magazine
Cofounder, The Web coworking
Yogi, art/music/theatre/public school advocate, connector, dj-booth pursuer, question asker, madre
Macon Magazine
Cofounder, The Web coworking
Yogi, art/music/theatre/public school advocate, connector, dj-booth pursuer, question asker, madre
Reposted by Susannah Cox Maddux
Fueled by Dab’s Cafe’s delectable breakfast, a crew of Maconites flew from Middle GA Regional Airport to Baltimore this morning for the Intercity Tour.
NewTown #MaconGA + Visit Macon organized the excursion, to see B’more’s innovative economic development practices + how to engage the community.
NewTown #MaconGA + Visit Macon organized the excursion, to see B’more’s innovative economic development practices + how to engage the community.
April 30, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Fueled by Dab’s Cafe’s delectable breakfast, a crew of Maconites flew from Middle GA Regional Airport to Baltimore this morning for the Intercity Tour.
NewTown #MaconGA + Visit Macon organized the excursion, to see B’more’s innovative economic development practices + how to engage the community.
NewTown #MaconGA + Visit Macon organized the excursion, to see B’more’s innovative economic development practices + how to engage the community.
Make @5calls.org every day. It’s a necessary antidote to our worry/anger/grief/apathy.
buttondown.com/5calls
buttondown.com/5calls
5 Calls Newsletter
The 5 Calls Newsletter breaks down what your representatives are voting on and what you can do to influence them. From your friends at 5 Calls
buttondown.com
March 12, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Make @5calls.org every day. It’s a necessary antidote to our worry/anger/grief/apathy.
buttondown.com/5calls
buttondown.com/5calls
Reposted by Susannah Cox Maddux
Reposted by Susannah Cox Maddux
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy’s mother, Maithreya Murthy, filming him from the front row might just be my favorite takeaway from Knight Media Forum.
@knightfoundation.org
@knightfoundation.org
February 20, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy’s mother, Maithreya Murthy, filming him from the front row might just be my favorite takeaway from Knight Media Forum.
@knightfoundation.org
@knightfoundation.org
“Giving people the option to choose their own adventure.” - Jay Graber,
@bsky.app CEO, on what makes Bluesky unique
Here for your bright, young leadership and aim in “having more people investing in it” to deter billionaire mindset of social platform owners @jay.bsky.team
@knightfoundation.org
@bsky.app CEO, on what makes Bluesky unique
Here for your bright, young leadership and aim in “having more people investing in it” to deter billionaire mindset of social platform owners @jay.bsky.team
@knightfoundation.org
February 20, 2025 at 3:10 PM
“Giving people the option to choose their own adventure.” - Jay Graber,
@bsky.app CEO, on what makes Bluesky unique
Here for your bright, young leadership and aim in “having more people investing in it” to deter billionaire mindset of social platform owners @jay.bsky.team
@knightfoundation.org
@bsky.app CEO, on what makes Bluesky unique
Here for your bright, young leadership and aim in “having more people investing in it” to deter billionaire mindset of social platform owners @jay.bsky.team
@knightfoundation.org
Are mkt. dynamics undermining the viability of Latino-serving media offerings? FCC Comm. Gomez and FTC Comm. Bedoya talk mkt. failures threatening the sustainability of journalists, creators + content distributors serving Spanish + Eng.-speaking Latino audiences in the U.S. @knightfoundation.org
February 20, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Are mkt. dynamics undermining the viability of Latino-serving media offerings? FCC Comm. Gomez and FTC Comm. Bedoya talk mkt. failures threatening the sustainability of journalists, creators + content distributors serving Spanish + Eng.-speaking Latino audiences in the U.S. @knightfoundation.org
In the year since its public launch, Bluesky has grown to over 32 million users.
What makes this social network unique? What are CEO Jay Graber’s plans to position Bluesky for a competitive future?
Listening!
@maribel-wadsworth.bsky.social
@knightfoundation.org
@bsky.app
What makes this social network unique? What are CEO Jay Graber’s plans to position Bluesky for a competitive future?
Listening!
@maribel-wadsworth.bsky.social
@knightfoundation.org
@bsky.app
February 19, 2025 at 10:36 PM
In the year since its public launch, Bluesky has grown to over 32 million users.
What makes this social network unique? What are CEO Jay Graber’s plans to position Bluesky for a competitive future?
Listening!
@maribel-wadsworth.bsky.social
@knightfoundation.org
@bsky.app
What makes this social network unique? What are CEO Jay Graber’s plans to position Bluesky for a competitive future?
Listening!
@maribel-wadsworth.bsky.social
@knightfoundation.org
@bsky.app
Combatting Censorship and the Chilling Effect in Civic Institutions -
Listening to personal experiences of pushing back on censorship and promoting a vibrant culture of free expression and information sharing
@knightfoundation.org
Listening to personal experiences of pushing back on censorship and promoting a vibrant culture of free expression and information sharing
@knightfoundation.org
February 19, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Combatting Censorship and the Chilling Effect in Civic Institutions -
Listening to personal experiences of pushing back on censorship and promoting a vibrant culture of free expression and information sharing
@knightfoundation.org
Listening to personal experiences of pushing back on censorship and promoting a vibrant culture of free expression and information sharing
@knightfoundation.org
Reposted by Susannah Cox Maddux
“Journalism is being unbundled and turning into the gig economy. More journalists are starting Substacks—it sounds glamorous, but it’s dangerous. Without institutional protection, it’s harder to challenge power.” @juliaangwin.com
February 19, 2025 at 8:32 PM
“Journalism is being unbundled and turning into the gig economy. More journalists are starting Substacks—it sounds glamorous, but it’s dangerous. Without institutional protection, it’s harder to challenge power.” @juliaangwin.com
Reposted by Susannah Cox Maddux
“What is the impact of AI on journalism? Content deals between AI firms and news publishers are shaping a future where AI chatbots become the default source of information.” @randomwalker.bsky.social
February 19, 2025 at 8:32 PM
“What is the impact of AI on journalism? Content deals between AI firms and news publishers are shaping a future where AI chatbots become the default source of information.” @randomwalker.bsky.social
Reposted by Susannah Cox Maddux
AI: Reality or hype? The audience at #KMF25 was split—and so was our panel, moderated by @juliaangwin.com, featuring @randomwalker.bsky.social, Miriam Vogel and Luke Hogg. 🧵
February 19, 2025 at 8:32 PM
AI: Reality or hype? The audience at #KMF25 was split—and so was our panel, moderated by @juliaangwin.com, featuring @randomwalker.bsky.social, Miriam Vogel and Luke Hogg. 🧵
“Sharing makes our cases stronger for the resources that we need.” - Kristina Newman-Scott, on partnerships
@knightfoundation.org
@knightfoundation.org
February 19, 2025 at 9:46 PM
“Sharing makes our cases stronger for the resources that we need.” - Kristina Newman-Scott, on partnerships
@knightfoundation.org
@knightfoundation.org
“United States Artists was created because there was no funding for artists at the time.” There are partnerships to create.
Judilee Reed
United States Artists
@knightfoundation.org
Judilee Reed
United States Artists
@knightfoundation.org
February 19, 2025 at 9:44 PM
“United States Artists was created because there was no funding for artists at the time.” There are partnerships to create.
Judilee Reed
United States Artists
@knightfoundation.org
Judilee Reed
United States Artists
@knightfoundation.org
“Compare the scientific method and the creative method. They are the same. One of them is celebrated.” - Val Gay, Philadelphia Chief Cultural Officer
The gaps are perception only. We fill the gaps.
@valgay.bsky.social
@knightfoundation.org
The gaps are perception only. We fill the gaps.
@valgay.bsky.social
@knightfoundation.org
February 19, 2025 at 8:44 PM
“Compare the scientific method and the creative method. They are the same. One of them is celebrated.” - Val Gay, Philadelphia Chief Cultural Officer
The gaps are perception only. We fill the gaps.
@valgay.bsky.social
@knightfoundation.org
The gaps are perception only. We fill the gaps.
@valgay.bsky.social
@knightfoundation.org
“Creative economy — where we all benefit from the intrinsic value of the arts.” - @valgay.bsky.social
Chief Cultural Officer, Philadelphia
@knightfoundation.org
Chief Cultural Officer, Philadelphia
@knightfoundation.org
February 19, 2025 at 8:29 PM
“Creative economy — where we all benefit from the intrinsic value of the arts.” - @valgay.bsky.social
Chief Cultural Officer, Philadelphia
@knightfoundation.org
Chief Cultural Officer, Philadelphia
@knightfoundation.org
What is the economic impact of the arts from workforce development to community revitalization?
@knightfoundation.org
@knightfoundation.org
February 19, 2025 at 8:26 PM
What is the economic impact of the arts from workforce development to community revitalization?
@knightfoundation.org
@knightfoundation.org
Filling critical coverage gaps in communities: Local news leaders highlight underrepresented areas of cty. journalism.
Feat. Sara Just, @pbsnews.bsky.social
Richard Young, @civiclex.bsky.social
Kimi Yoshino, @thebaltimorebanner.com
Elinor R. Tatum, @elinortatum.bsky.social
@knightfoundation.org
Feat. Sara Just, @pbsnews.bsky.social
Richard Young, @civiclex.bsky.social
Kimi Yoshino, @thebaltimorebanner.com
Elinor R. Tatum, @elinortatum.bsky.social
@knightfoundation.org
February 19, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Filling critical coverage gaps in communities: Local news leaders highlight underrepresented areas of cty. journalism.
Feat. Sara Just, @pbsnews.bsky.social
Richard Young, @civiclex.bsky.social
Kimi Yoshino, @thebaltimorebanner.com
Elinor R. Tatum, @elinortatum.bsky.social
@knightfoundation.org
Feat. Sara Just, @pbsnews.bsky.social
Richard Young, @civiclex.bsky.social
Kimi Yoshino, @thebaltimorebanner.com
Elinor R. Tatum, @elinortatum.bsky.social
@knightfoundation.org
What do we do?
JG: Pick your fav. resource.
JS: Each news org. has to take responsibility.
Carlos: Move the $. The trouble is not the $.
Mitra: It’s not if you need help, but when.
@mitrakalita.bsky.social
@jodieginsberg.bsky.social
@joelsimon.bsky.social
@connectas.org
@knightfoundation.org
JG: Pick your fav. resource.
JS: Each news org. has to take responsibility.
Carlos: Move the $. The trouble is not the $.
Mitra: It’s not if you need help, but when.
@mitrakalita.bsky.social
@jodieginsberg.bsky.social
@joelsimon.bsky.social
@connectas.org
@knightfoundation.org
February 19, 2025 at 7:40 PM
What do we do?
JG: Pick your fav. resource.
JS: Each news org. has to take responsibility.
Carlos: Move the $. The trouble is not the $.
Mitra: It’s not if you need help, but when.
@mitrakalita.bsky.social
@jodieginsberg.bsky.social
@joelsimon.bsky.social
@connectas.org
@knightfoundation.org
JG: Pick your fav. resource.
JS: Each news org. has to take responsibility.
Carlos: Move the $. The trouble is not the $.
Mitra: It’s not if you need help, but when.
@mitrakalita.bsky.social
@jodieginsberg.bsky.social
@joelsimon.bsky.social
@connectas.org
@knightfoundation.org
As democracy + media face renewed threats, how do we protect journalists? What are the concrete action that newsrooms and supporters must take to safeguard them? From physical violence and harassment to digital surveillance and more… w/ @mitrakalita.bsky.social @connectas.org
@knightfoundation.org
@knightfoundation.org
February 19, 2025 at 7:29 PM
As democracy + media face renewed threats, how do we protect journalists? What are the concrete action that newsrooms and supporters must take to safeguard them? From physical violence and harassment to digital surveillance and more… w/ @mitrakalita.bsky.social @connectas.org
@knightfoundation.org
@knightfoundation.org
“We need a Press Forward in Latin America.” - Carlos Huertas, Director @connectas.org
@knightfoundation.org
@knightfoundation.org
February 19, 2025 at 7:23 PM
“We need a Press Forward in Latin America.” - Carlos Huertas, Director @connectas.org
@knightfoundation.org
@knightfoundation.org
Press Forward, a Knight-funded initiative, is a national movement to strengthen communities by reinvigorating local news.
@knightfoundation.org
@pressforward.social
@knightfoundation.org
@pressforward.social
February 19, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Press Forward, a Knight-funded initiative, is a national movement to strengthen communities by reinvigorating local news.
@knightfoundation.org
@pressforward.social
@knightfoundation.org
@pressforward.social
Our journalism problem: “It’s an economic problem, a civic problem, a national problem.” - Jim Brady, VP
Journalism
@jimbrady.bsky.social @knightfdn.bsky.social
Journalism
@jimbrady.bsky.social @knightfdn.bsky.social
February 19, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Our journalism problem: “It’s an economic problem, a civic problem, a national problem.” - Jim Brady, VP
Journalism
@jimbrady.bsky.social @knightfdn.bsky.social
Journalism
@jimbrady.bsky.social @knightfdn.bsky.social
Joy in the newsroom? Necessary.
“If you really want to build audiences, [you have to cover more].”
- Dean Baquet, Executive Editor, @nytimes.com
“If you really want to build audiences, [you have to cover more].”
- Dean Baquet, Executive Editor, @nytimes.com
February 19, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Joy in the newsroom? Necessary.
“If you really want to build audiences, [you have to cover more].”
- Dean Baquet, Executive Editor, @nytimes.com
“If you really want to build audiences, [you have to cover more].”
- Dean Baquet, Executive Editor, @nytimes.com
“Our job is to listen…not to jump to conclusions” - Anne Galloway, Founder and Editor-at-large, Vermont Digger @vtdigger.bsky.social
February 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
“Our job is to listen…not to jump to conclusions” - Anne Galloway, Founder and Editor-at-large, Vermont Digger @vtdigger.bsky.social