2015 Rivard Report Reader Survey Question Title * 1. Why do you read The Rivard Report? It's my primary local news source. It's my primary digital news source. It's the most credible source for what's happening in San Antonio. It complements my other local news sources. Other (please specify) Question Title * 2. What is your age? 18 to 24 25 to 34 35 to 44 45 to 54 55 to 64 65 + 75 or older Question Title * 3. What zip code do you reside in? Question Title * 4. How do you access The Rivard Report's content? Directly from the Rivard Report website From Facebook From Twitter From the weekly digest Only when friends in my social network send me links Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. What device do you most often use to read The Rivard Report? My smart phone My tablet My desktop PC or laptop My office computer A public computer Question Title * 6. Do you wish there was a free Rivard Report smart phone app? I would love a free Rivard Report app and would access your content more often. I would not use a free Rivard Report app. I would use a free Rivard Report app but it would not change my usage. Question Title * 7. What is your gender? Male Female Prefer not to disclose Question Title * 8. What is your household income? $15,000 - $24,000 $25,000 - $34,000 $35,000 - $49,000 $50,000 - $74,000 $75,000 - $99,000 $100,000+ Question Title * 9. What is your highest level of education? Graduate degree or higher Four-year degree Two-year degree Technical certification High school graduate GED Still a student Did not finish high school Question Title * 10. A number of foundations and philanthropists have indicated they would financially support the Rivard Report if it were a non-profit. Would you support the Rivard Report by joining as a contributing member? Yes, at the individual or family level Yes, as a business member No Not sure Question Title * 11. Would you become a supporting member if it included preferred admission to Rivard Report events, such as Pints & Politics and other interesting happenings. Yes No Not sure Question Title * 12. As the Rivard Report continues to grow, would you support a name change to San Antonio Report to better reflect our profile as one of San Antonio's leading digital media sites? Yes, I like the proposed name change No, please don't change the name I don't care about a name change if the content remains the same or gets even better Question Title * 13. Rank how you prefer to spend your disposable income? 1 2 3 4 5 6 Dining Out 1 2 3 4 5 6 Cultural Events (i.e. live music. performing arts, local events) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Traveling 1 2 3 4 5 6 Fashion 1 2 3 4 5 6 Charitable Giving 1 2 3 4 5 6 Educational Events (i.e. panel discussions, lectures, seminars, classes) Question Title * 14. Do you own or rent your home? I am a homeowner. We are homeowners. I rent my home or apartment. We rent our home or apartment. We rent, but hope to buy in the next two years. Question Title * 15. How would you describe your political affiliation? I'm a Democrat. I'm a Republican. I'm an Independent I don't have an affiliation, but I do vote I don't vote regularly or at all Question Title * 16. Do you have a good understanding of how local government works? I consider myself a citizen with a good understanding of local government and politics I try to keep up, but my understanding of how local government works is limited I do not know the difference between a City Manager and County Judge and wish the Rivard Report would provide civic literacy articles and informative, fun events where I could learn more Question Title * 17. What do you like the most about The Rivard Report? Question Title * 18. What do you like the least about The Rivard Report? Question Title * 19. Are there any issues, topics, or themes that you’d like to see on The Rivard Report? Question Title * 20. What best describes your occupation? Professional Business Owner Art/Craft Technical Retired Educator Public servant Non-profit Student Full-Time Parent Question Title * 21. What best describes you? Creative Techie Civic-Minded Entrepreneurial Foodie All Of The Above Question Title * 22. Do you own and ride a bike in the city? Yes No Question Title * 23. Do you ride VIA buses? Regularly Sometimes Never Question Title * 24. Do you listen to Texas Public Radio, the local NPR affiliate? Regularly Sometimes Never Done