Carolina Huddle Magazine?

[scpanther22]

One of the reasons we're looking at this is the fact that the Panthers require a print publication (or being a TV station or radio station) to obtain credentials.

Since we're not going to have a TV Station or radio station any time soon, a print publication could be our inroads to obtaining and securing them.

I also think some things look better printed. I still like to read magazines.

Another reason is money. We've got an advertising deal with WCNC, and a magazine could be another way for us to create some revenue. More revenue means better resources (Video cameras, more sophisticated technology, paying contributors, etc) which ultimately results in a better experience for our visitors.

This is just one idea we're tossing around. Your feedback is greatly appreciated as we try to enhance the site and our community.

I like to read magazines too..but nobody likes the price..like everybody else has been saying most of what you could offer would be on the net for free.i like magazins but they just dont sell today.

[dimbee]

I am and always have been 100% behind teh huddle, and Zod already knows I'm on board with helping in any way that I can. With that said, I understand the reason behind this idea, but I also know there are other publications already circulating that might not even have any content directly related to the Panthers. Has any consideration been put to contacting such a company? Printing may be cheap right now, but it ain't free. The last thing I want to see happen is 2-3 mags then belly up. Creative Loafing or the like? There are a few local editions that would be possibles...

Just brainstorming....

[Guest BradThomas]

We are open to anything at this point. If certain publications wish to contact us, we're willing to listen.

[Kyle82]

I would subscribe to a glossy mag dedicated to the Panthers....just something better about a magazine compared to the net.

[Scrumtrilescent]

Cuz a laptop really heats up the thighs when you're taking a poo?

[Kyle82]

Cuz a laptop really heats up the thighs when you're taking a poo?

Print is better just for this reason! :thumbsup:

[Guest BradThomas]

And how much longer will the content be free? We've already seen newspapers dwindle down to almost nothing. Sports departments were cut deeply. I know there are local papers that wont be covering the Panthers this year because of staff cuts.

Sure, there is free content, but ultimately someone is footing the bill. If those people can't continue to foot the bill, that content either disappears or you have to pay for it.

Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon ... and for the rest of your life.

Newspapers are greedy. They will find a way to make you pay. They are hurting badly right now, and online advertising revenue isn't even making a dent.

If we did have a huddle magazine, it'd be either free or low cost. One thing we definitely don't want to do is make it expensive and that be a deterrent.

We've floated an idea of a premium message board or chat, video (with advertising) and other niche ideas. Problem is, they all cost money to do right.

I know some of you guys would love to have a spread (pun intended) of a Huddle Kitten each month to pin up in your garage or fortress of solitude. Would that be worth, say $3.00 a month?

[Zod]

These guys are not interested in seeing pics like this of local football fan hotties...

[Scrumtrilescent]

Ghey.

[dpanthersman]

id deff buy a subscription. let me know how much and if i can contribute in any way.

[Gman was right]

Seriously, a magazine based on a messege board forum? Ill be STUNNED if you have more than 3 subscribers. Good luck anyway....

[Bobby]

Sounds like a good idea.

In addition to your Panthers and Bobcats coverage, there are five cities in the Carolinas (Charlotte, Triangle, Greensboro, Wilmington, and Charleston) with national level soccer teams and Charleston aside, they're undercovered. I know it's a niche market, but it's an under-served one and traditionally it treats it's supporters with real loyalty. Just a suggestion, and I understand if it's not an option given lack of resources, but it's worth considering. I know there are some soccer fans that post here who may lend a hand.

[Scrumtrilescent]

If the Huddle reports on soccer, I blow it up.

[Kevin Greene]

Why print it? Why not add a premium feature to the site and charge for it and include the content you would put in the magazine. If you can't do that because of an agreement with sponsors of this site- link it to another seperate site and host it there. Printing seems a waste of money.

This.

Was going to suggest it if it hadn't been already.

Two more words. Locker Room.