Socolow quoted in Mainebiz article on Maine Public’s future
Michael Socolow, an associate professor of communication and journalism at the University of Maine, spoke with Mainebiz for a report about Maine Public’s future. Mark Vogelzang, Maine Public’s president and CEO, said the company’s upcoming five-year strategic plan will continue to focus on content and technology. “Mainers recognize the value of public broadcasting perhaps to a larger extent than any other state in America,” owing in part to being a large state with a small population, Socolow said. “At a time when the commercial industry faces serious challenges, Maine Public is providing a vital public service that’s more important than ever,” he added.