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Christian Senger on Journalism, Community, and Charleston Culture
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What drives someone to leave a stable job and build a blog that becomes a cornerstone of community engagement? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Christian Senger, the mind behind Holy City Sinner as he shares his journey from Connecticut to Charleston and how his passion for journalism and local events led to the creation of a platform that’s indispensable to Charleston residents and visitors alike. Discover how Christian’s initial hobby turned into a full-time endeavor, transforming local news and events coverage in the process.
From humble beginnings using free clip art for a logo to the blog’s integration with MyLo News media company, we uncover the evolution of Holy City Sinner. Christian discusses the exciting transition from his previous job at MUSC to focusing solely on the blog, thanks to MyLo News' support. Learn about the behind-the-scenes growth, including a dedicated team for sales, social media, and marketing, which has allowed Christian to concentrate on the creative aspects of his work. Expect insights into the mutual benefits of PR in building community awareness and the significance of supportive relationships in Charleston.
We also explore the dynamics of social media, the current landscape of news consumption, and the importance of authenticity in creati
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) is a public, nonprofit organization that fuels South Carolina’s innovation economy by supporting technology-based startups, academic research, and industry partnerships. Through funding, coaching, and its investment arm SC Launch, SCRA helps early-stage companies grow, commercialize ideas, and scale within the state’s key innovation sectors.
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Title Sponsor: Charleston American Marketing Association
Presenting Sponsor: Charleston Media Solutions
Annual Sponsor: SCRA; South Carolina Research Authority
Quarterly Sponsor: King and Columbus
CAMACast Cohosts: Stephanie Barrow, Mike Compton, Rachel Backal, Tom Keppeler, Amanda Bunting Comen,
Silicon Harbor Hot Take Host: Stanfield Gray, https://digsouth.com
Produced and edited: RMBO Advertising
Photographer | Co-host: Kelli Morse
Score by: The Strawberry Entrée; Jerry Feels Good, CURRYSAUCE, DBLCRWN, DJ DollaMenu
Studio Engineer: Brian Cleary and Mathew Chase
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