Poised to Redefine the Media Landscape
Local journalism is failing. LetsRepresent is rebuilding it from the ground up with transparency, trust, and a model built for today's audiences.
Our Mission
The collapse of local newspapers and the fragmentation of broadcast news have created an information vacuum. Audiences no longer know who to trust, and many communities have lost the watchdogs that once held local power accountable.
LetsRepresent steps in to fill this void with transparent, local-first journalism that rebuilds trust. We meet people where they are—on mobile, on social, and in their neighborhoods. LetsRepresent is the next generation of civic journalism. It is accessible, balanced, and relentlessly local.
The Problems We Solve
Local News Has Collapsed
Thousands of local newspapers have gone bankrupt and local TV stations are stretched thin. Communities are left without trusted watchdogs.
Our Solution
LetsRepresent fills this gap with transparent, community-first journalism built for modern platforms.
Media Distrust Is Widespread
Audiences have lost faith in traditional outlets. Opinion now dominates most coverage, replacing factual reporting.
Our Solution
We restore clarity by showing how stories are reported. Our journalists identify their political lens and present both sides.
Surface-Level Reporting
Most news stops at the incident. People get fragmented headlines with no understanding of systemic issues.
Our Solution
We go deeper. A shooting reveals gaps in youth services. A flood exposes infrastructure failure. We connect the dots.
The Civic Void
When local news disappears, communities forget. Corruption grows. People stop voting. Trust fades. The system breaks down.
Our Solution
We rebuild trust through local-first reporting that gives audiences the civic clarity they deserve.
Our Transparency Principles
Holistic Understanding
Reporters disclose their political leanings and home state. This builds transparency and trust, giving users context to evaluate stories.
Reduced Bias
Instead of hiding bias, we surface it. By being upfront about viewpoints and including multiple sides, we create a more balanced experience.
Community Building
LetsRepresent is more than a news source. It's where people with different beliefs come together for meaningful conversation, not division.
Key Features & Strategies
User Engagement
Submit questions, vote on story priorities, and share insights that shape reporting. Turn passive readers into active participants.
FAST Channels
Each market features dedicated 24/7 streaming with morning shows, daytime reporting, and evening wrap-ups explaining the why behind the what.
Swipe Feature
Compare Democratic vs Republican reporter coverage of the same story. Both report the same facts, both identify their lens, rebuilding trust.
Tech Integration
Smart filters and personalization tools let users follow stories by region, topic, or perspective, making content more relevant.
Multi-Platform
Meet people wherever they are. Mobile, desktop, or streaming through FAST channels—accessible, modern, and built for today.
Civic Focus
Prioritize governance, community impact, and accountability—areas viewers value but rarely see covered in traditional media.
Leadership
Eric Paquette
Founder & CEO
Presidential Appointee
30+ Years Media
For the past three decades, Eric Paquette has curated global content for the world's leading entertainment giants. His tenure at CBS Sports, News, and Entertainment honed his skill in crafting compelling narratives that translate into high viewership, whether for recorded segments or live events.
In motion pictures, he adeptly sourced and oversaw the production of films that became blockbuster hits for renowned studios such as Phoenix Pictures, Metro Goldwyn Mayer, and Sony Pictures. His exceptional track record includes all 60 films he has been involved with being released in a minimum of 2,000 theaters, maintaining strict adherence to budgets, and achieving an impressive 3.5x box office to budget ratio.
Notable Achievements:
- Senior Executive at Sony-Screen Gems (15 years)
- Key role in James Bond and Barbershop franchises
- President Biden appointee to Kennedy Center Advisory Committee
- Advisor to mayoral, senate, governor, and presidential candidates
Beyond entertainment, Eric is widely recognized as a prominent advisor to political leaders across all levels of government. His expertise in strategic counsel has earned him respect and influence in political spheres, making him uniquely positioned to lead LetsRepresent's mission of rebuilding trust in local journalism.
Holding Communities Together
LetsRepresent is not just shaping the future of news. We are restoring the information people need to run their communities and their lives. Without trustworthy local news, people lose the ability to work through problems, hold officials accountable, and stay connected to one another.
We're crafting a narrative that resonates with authenticity, transparency, and a deep commitment to the principles that make journalism worthy of trust.