Interview with Michael Patton

Partial Transcript: Let's start out by talking about yourself.

Segment Synopsis: Patton gives an overview of the Allen County News, including circulation numbers.

Keywords: Allen County News

Subjects: Advertising, Newspaper Newspaper editors--United States Newspaper presses Newspaper--Circulation

Partial Transcript: Of the weekly papers you know of in the state, which ones impress you?

Segment Synopsis: Patton discusses the newspaper's policies in regards to editorials and reporting news.

Keywords: Allen County News; Political endorsement

Subjects: Advertising, Newspaper Editorials Newspaper editors--United States Newspaper reporting Political campaigns

Partial Transcript: Do you mind telling me what you think of chains?

Segment Synopsis: Patton explains why he does not like newspaper chains.

Keywords: Allen County News

Subjects: American newspapers--United States

Partial Transcript: What do you think are the most popular parts of your paper?

Segment Synopsis: Patton discusses the popularity of parts of his newspaper.

Keywords: Allen County News

Subjects: Newspaper employees

Partial Transcript: There are more than just two government bodies here.

Segment Synopsis: Patton gives an overview of Allen County and its issues.

Keywords: Allen County

Subjects: Political campaigns School boards

Partial Transcript: One of the questions that I ask everybody that I talk with is about the decision makers in the county.

Segment Synopsis: Patton discusses influential people and positions in Allen County.

Keywords: Allen County

Subjects: County attorneys County government

Partial Transcript: What daily papers sell in this area?

Segment Synopsis: Patton discusses the competitiveness of the newspaper business in Allen County.

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Partial Transcript: I would have picked up on the people aspect.

Segment Synopsis: Patton says that the people in the county are what makes the area unique.

Keywords: Allen County; County Judge Executive

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