Vince Johnson

Group Publisher @TheItem & @GCNToday. Price Is Right Car Winner. Pimento Cheese Enthusiast. Media Innovator. Proud @SamfordU Alum.

[Vince Johnson @vincejohnson]

@carlappen Nicely done. We had a significant uptick in print subscribers when Mobile quit printing. Plenty of opportunity.

[Vince Johnson @vincejohnson]

@TrevorImmelman I’d support Keegan playing instead of Cantlay. Cantlay’s so hard to root for, and there are so many deserving options.

[Vince Johnson @vincejohnson]

Ticket applications for The 2026 Masters are open now.

Free to apply. If you’re selected and don’t want to go, I’ll happily and with gratitude buy any you don’t want.

https://t.co/8LoQ5SXRIK

[Report for America @Report4America]

🎉 Today, we’re thrilled to announce a major multi-year gift from @KnightFdn! This $20 million investment will provide career-making opportunities for the next generation of journalists, help transform local newsroom financial sustainability and shape the future of local news. Read more: https://t.co/3exhuHuO7b

[Vince Johnson @vincejohnson]

@MrChadBishop @AndyDemetra Birmingham bbq rankings: Rodney Scott’s, Saw’s, Dreamland, Creekside

[Vince Johnson @vincejohnson]

20 years ago, I went to a baseball game for the $1 hot dogs. #perfectgame

[Vince Johnson @vincejohnson]

20 years ago, I went to a baseball game for the $1 hot dogs. #perfectgame

[MLB Network @MLBNetwork]

20 years ago today, the Big Unit tossed a 13-strikeout perfect game at age 40 😤

[Steven Waldman @stevenwaldman]

BIG NEWS: NY State leaders agree on landmark, bipartisan plan to help counter the collapse of community news – $30 million in employment tax credits for news outlets. First in the nation. Most significant state effort yet.

[Vince Johnson @vincejohnson]

@johnpgarrett @impactnews No! That’s incredible…what a small world. Now we’re bringing a little impact to them!

[Vince Johnson @vincejohnson]

I’ve led several legacy #newspapers in the past 10+ years, and we’ve never dropped any print days, so this is a first for me.

But this comes with a BIG caveat.

We will reach more than 4X local Sumter readers through print in 2024 vs. 2023.

[The Sumter Item @theitem]

Starting in March, The Sumter Item will print newspapers twice a week, a weekday edition on Wednesday and a weekend edition.

A new newspaper, The Item Impact, will be mailed directly - without a subscription requirement - to more than 28,000 households.
https://t.co/IS3sDDCGIm

[Vince Johnson @vincejohnson]

@johnpgarrett @impactnews My column from today: https://t.co/RyC2mc69RF

[Vince Johnson @vincejohnson]

Huge credit to @johnpgarrett and @impactnews for lots of inspiration through the years, in addition to our new colleagues at The Bluffton Sun.

[The Sumter Item @theitem]

Here's a first look at the Weekend Edition 📰!

[American Press Institute @AmPress]

How can local news engage Gen Z?
In the latest #BetterNews case study, @theitem's @vincejohnson, Kayla Green, @alayshamaple & Cary Howard shared how the news org engaged younger readers beyond its high school sports coverage.
https://t.co/yh14bv062s 1/3

[PBS News @NewsHour]

.@stevenwaldman is the founder and president of @Rebuild_News and the co-founder of @Report4America. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on how to rebuild local news. https://t.co/BPyscFoAAy

[Vince Johnson @vincejohnson]

Update

[Vince Johnson @vincejohnson]

Section 242, Row 8, Seats 9-10 #capitaloneultimatefan #Sweepstakes

[Vince Johnson @vincejohnson]

Go Rangers! #globelifefaces

[Vince Johnson @vincejohnson]

…(2/2) pulled up and flew another 20 minutes. Everyone was nauseous. Other cons: I understand delays. @AveloAir had 4. The Avelo gate staff was unhelpful & dismissive to various customers I saw. Overall, the point of flying is getting there safely & faster. Avelo is not safe.

[Vince Johnson @vincejohnson]

First time flying @AveloAir. Definitely the last time flying Avelo.

Pros: @MobileRegional airport was super convenient. Rates were phenomenal direct to @MCO - bag fees were high but fair given the rates.

Cons: Bad pilot. He bounced the landing then…(1/2)