article thumbnail

In Memoriam: Diane Gage Lofgren, APR, Fellow PRSA

PRSay

Lofgren was a member of the College of Fellows Class of 2009 and sat on the Board of Directors with former College of Fellows Chair Geri Evans, APR, Fellow PRSA. ” She discussed her writing career in a San Diego State University alumni video in 2018. She was 67.

article thumbnail

Meet the Media: John Hitch, Editor of Fleet Maintenance

Bianchi Biz Blog

As with anyone writing about the transportation industry, the transition to zero emission vehicles, and what it takes to service them, is top of mind. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I do love cooking, though, and someday I’ll get around to writing all those fictional stories rolling around in my head.

Meeting 90
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Met the Media: Ryan Gehm, Editor-in-chief at Truck & Off-Highway Engineering

Bianchi Biz Blog

I also write the occasional story for our Automotive Engineering and ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle Engineering magazines. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? And before that, I was an English and Journalism student at Bowling Green State University.

article thumbnail

Spotlight on a Solo PR Pro: Meet Stu Opperman, APR

Solo PR Pro

He developed a love of sports and print media at a young age, and set off to the University of Florida to pursue a degree in journalism. Figuring he could brand himself as a media and broadcast expert with keen writing skills, he hoped someone would take a chance on him. In fact, he hadn’t even intended on working in PR.

Meeting 131
article thumbnail

6 Ways to Improve Your Business Expertise and Strengthen Your Ethical Core

PRSay

While PR professionals are expected to have excellent writing, design and presentation skills, I also believe that this value requires expertise in our specific industries. 2009; Ragas, Uysal & Culp, 2015). Neill is an assistant professor at the Baylor University in the Department of Journalism, Public Relations & New Media.

Ethics 145
article thumbnail

AP Style: How relevant is it in 2019?

Communications Conversations

Blog content from people with varying writing skills (this even applies to some “media “sites now). Heck, even the Wall Street Journal is saying “Yes, You Should Be Using Emojis at Work” (that was the actual headline!). But, is it still as relevant today in 2019 as it was in 2009? They show up in texts.

Handbook 131
article thumbnail

Meet the Media: Erica Schueller, Editorial Director, Commercial Vehicle Group at Endeavor Business Media

Bianchi Biz Blog

Additionally, I still write, and will take on event coverage or feature assignments. I really enjoy writing stories where people share their experiences or perspective. When writing about business trends and best practices, though, that can sometimes be difficult. Describe the craziest or most fun story you have written.

Groups 55