When it comes to social media engagement, there’s a lot to be said for just getting it, and that’s what Farley does. His sense of how to make conversation in a social media environment is impeccable. You get the sense that he posts what is genuinely interesting to him, and it turns out that’s interesting to the people who follow him, too... You could teach a whole series of courses on best practices and still not convey the kind of natural instincts that make Farley so successful (although you’d do a great deal of good in the process). He deserves the recognition for serving as a model for how our industry can win audience and elevate journalism in our present, highly connected environment.”

— E.W. Scripps Editors, Best of Scripps, 2014