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TWZ Seeks Reader Input Amid 10th Anniversary Milestone

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"We are now well into our 10th year and there’s never been a better time for a check-in with our readers,"

Tyler Rogoway, EIC of TWZ, opened a direct appeal that doubles as an editorial strategy survey. Rogoway asks readers to rank priorities, add color to those rankings, and suggest formats, voices and topics as TWZ moves from its first decade into whatever comes next. The request is simple in form but broad in scope: three categories, concrete examples under each, and an invitation to respond by comment or by email to tyler@twz.com.

Tyler Rogoway, EIC, asking for ranked priorities

Rogoway asks readers to rank three general categories from most to least important and to explain their rankings. The categories are News, Analysis, and Deep dive features. He explicitly invites readers to "leave it in the comments or shoot me an email (tyler@twz.com)" and to share "the good and the bad." The piece is framed as a reader check-in timed to the outlet’s tenth year of publishing.

News: options requested — rolling coverage, event-driven, procurement, trade shows, OSINT

Under the "News" heading, Rogoway lists specific types of coverage TWZ might expand or emphasize: rolling coverage of conflicts; more specific news coverage of conflicts focused on singular issues and events; major defense procurement announcements; trade show coverage; and open source intelligence posts. Readers are asked to rank which of these they want more of, and to add context explaining why they prefer one over another.

Analysis: open-source investigations, tech, weapons systems, procurement

For "Analysis," Rogoway names a range of possible focuses and formats: open source investigations; technology-focused analysis; weapons systems profiles; and "hot takes" on procurement and strategy. He asks readers what type of analysis they want more of and which of those analytic forms should be prioritized.

Deep dive features and video: interviews, ‘Confessions Of’, historical pieces, explanations

In the third category — "Deep dive features" — Rogoway proposes several feature formats: interviews; a "‘Confessions Of’ series"; historical pieces; and explanatory work on emerging technologies, tactics and capabilities. He also raises video explicitly, noting the site has "just launched our first official episode of Special Access on YouTube!" and asks readers to watch it and give feedback. He asks, "What other video segments/shows would you like to see and from who?" — inviting suggestions not just about format but about contributors and on-screen voices.

What this means for TWZ readers, contributors, and video viewers

  • Readers — Rogoway’s direct appeal hands them the editorial steering wheel: respond in comments or by email to shape what TWZ prioritizes in news, analysis and long-form features.
  • Contributors and potential interviewees — the list of desired formats spells out opportunities: analysts who can produce weapons-system profiles or open source investigations, historians for long-form pieces, and on-camera hosts or guests for new video segments.
  • Video viewers and YouTube audience — with the "first official episode of Special Access" launched, viewers are invited to evaluate the show and propose additional video formats, indicating TWZ is actively expanding beyond text into audiovisual programming.

Rogoway closes by asking who readers want to hear more from and about what, and reiterates gratitude: "As always, thank you all so much for your continued support. We literally wouldn’t be able to do this awesome job without you." The appeal is practical and programmatic: concrete choices laid out and an open channel for reader direction.

If you want to shape the outcome, leave a comment on the original post or email Tyler Rogoway at tyler@twz.com. Read the original post here: https://www.twz.com/uncategorized/what-do-you-want-from-twz

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