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How Social Media Is Paving a New Path for Journalism

Cision

More than half of journalists surveyed in Cision’s recent Social Journalism Study believe that they would not be able to carry out their work without turning to their social media accounts for help. For example, Twitter helped citizens participate in local and worldwide conversations during the Arab Spring. Images: Roger H.

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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. When he arrived on campus, however, he was amazed by the student-run broadcast stations, including radio and TV stations that would actually compete in the local market for ratings. “I

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PR Rock Stars: Life Time’s Dan DeBaun

Communications Conversations

I was a radio news reporter for three years in St. I reported on just about anything during my time in radio…Breaking news, traffic reports, school board meetings…I even interviewed cats at the humane society one time (look it up; Editor’s Note: Ha! I really appreciated my time in radio and print journalism.

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Your client is accused of price gauging, now what? – Scott Brooks

Ethical Voices

I saw a column from Scott in a local newspaper and reached out to invite him to be a guest. My background is in radio and television journalism. I spent about the first 15 years of my career doing radio, television and also some print journalism over the years.

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7 Tips for Picking the Right PR Media Database

Critical Mention

Local & International Contacts. With that said, choose a media database that lets you search for both local and international contacts. If you’re a PR, communication, journalism or marketing pro, it’s likely that you or your team is also in charge of maintaining your brand’s reputation and status. All-in-One Media Service.

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Being Smart and Strategic When Navigating the Current News Cycle

PRSay

At MediaSource, we’ve been speaking with our key media contacts to keep a pulse on what’s happening in newsrooms, and speaking regularly with our partners in journalism. Here’s a sampling of what we’ve heard: One radio network producer told us that they are open to “anything they can get their hands on” related to COVID-19.

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The Evolution of Earned Media: Navigating Change

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

And despite digital and legacy media outlets shuttering or laying off, there is a slew of independent, niche and grant-funded newsrooms starting up or getting help from organizations like Press Forward, Local Media Foundation, News/Media Alliance, MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, the American Journalism Project and others.

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