Reporting Period: June 1, 2024 – May 6, 2025

Prepared by: Illinois Main Office Headquarters

General Manager: Todd Nardone

Company Type: Private

1. Platform Transitions & Subscriptions

Substack Newsletter Transition:

All newsletter subscribers were successfully migrated from GoDaddy.com to Substack.com during the final 1.5 months of Q1 2025. This transition has enabled better editorial flexibility, faster email delivery, and fewer content restrictions compared to the previous platform.

NewsBreak Publication Pause:

No new articles have been published on NewsBreak since 2024. This pause is due to administrative restructuring, as operational oversight has shifted from Illinois to Iowa in line with long-term expansion plans.

Website Hosting:

TNWNews.com remains hosted by a subcontractor under a variable pricing agreement, linked to U.S. Federal Reserve rates. Site stability remains solid, now under the oversight of the Iowa field office.

2. Leadership & Administration

Jim Nardone, CEO:

Jim continues to serve full-time at the Illinois headquarters, where he manages corporate policy and executive-level decisions.

Todd Nardone, General Manager & Secretary of the GM’s Office:

Todd is overseeing day-to-day operations and content strategy from the Illinois main office, and he also serves as the producer for “Quick Weather Weekend.”

Rachel Nardone, VP of Weather Operations and Interim Operations Manager:

Rachel, as of October 2024, has been leading operations from the Iowa Tiffin Office in a dual role. She is scheduled to return to full-time VP duties on June 1, 2025, resuming operations from Iowa.

Debbie, Secretary to the GM:

Debbie remains in the Illinois office, handling key administrative and communication duties alongside Todd Nardone.

3. Social Media Trends

TikTok:

The TikTok account is currently experiencing renewed engagement, with 125 followers, thanks to new experimental content drops.

Facebook:

Facebook engagement saw a 33% increase in Q1 2025, attributed to branding updates and the successful Substack migration.

Twitter/X:

A temporary decline in traffic occurred due to reduced content during executive absences. However, a rebound is expected in mid-Q2 as schedules normalize.

4. Content Production

Quick Weather Weekend with Ashley Jones:

This show has been temporarily paused due to Ashley Jones’ limited availability and Todd Nardone’s schedule conflicts. Production will resume once Todd’s full schedule returns in Q2.

Quick Weather Today:

There was a 25% decrease in the frequency of episodes in Q1 due to staffing changes. Regular programming is expected to resume in Q2 2025.

TV Season Status:

Current Season: Season 3 (Episodes 9–10 have aired)

Next Season: Season 4 has been delayed due to production realignments and scheduling constraints, with updates expected in Q2.

5. Branding & Technical Updates

Website Ownership:

TNWNews.com is now fully owned by a single individual, which has streamlined decision-making and reduced delays.

Logo Rebrand:

The company’s logo color scheme was changed from black to blue in early Q1, which positively impacted web traffic and engagement.

Graphics Use:

Official National Hurricane Center (NHC) graphics are being used for weather coverage. Additionally, AI-enhanced visuals using GPT tools are incorporated to supplement reports when appropriate.

AI Integration:

GPT-style AI systems are now used to rewrite verified news content for Substack and newsletter distribution, under strict editorial compliance.

6. Financial & Strategic Notes

Revenue:

Despite reduced content output in Q1, no losses were reported.

Federal Reserve Pricing Model:

Monthly website hosting fees now range from ±$1–$100, depending on fluctuations in Federal Reserve interest rates.

Global Infrastructure Readiness:

TNW News is prepared for potential international server relocations or import taxation adjustments, particularly with regard to UK-based infrastructure.

Conclusion

Q1 2025 has been a period of intentional restructuring, leadership adjustments, and digital platform upgrades. The successful migration to Substack, rebranding efforts, and stable leadership have positioned TNW News LLC for a strong return to regular programming and continued growth.

Ashley Jones is expected to resume her role in “Quick Weather Weekend,” and the return of Todd Nardone to full capacity will restore the normal TV production schedule.