But we are closing the gap, as increasing numbers of nationally prominent journalists and media personalities take up residence in the state. Colorado s media standing has been helped, too, by the number of global news stories that have sported Colorado datelines in the past several years. Each of these events not only brought widespread attention to our state, but showcased nationally and globally some of our state s best journalism resources. Even without major events, Colorado is a frequent venue for travel and outdoor writers, for environmental reporters, for telecommunications and cable television journalists and for national journalists who just like to live in our beautiful state. Not only are there far more than 100 influential media people in this state, it was agonizing to have to exclude so many worthy individuals.
Influence comes in many varieties.
There is the ability to influence readers, viewers and listeners. There is the influence that comes with controlling important news outlets and their staffs. There is stature, both locally and nationally, as a credible media person. And there is the influence that comes from telling the rest of the world about doings in Colorado. We also weighed the influence that comes from being a quality journalist.