How to Build Your Brand as a Freelancer
Freelancing offers its own specific challenges, but starting with these tips can prep you for success.
Author: Rocky Parker
August 2025 Calendar: Upcoming Events for Journalists and Bloggers
In August, journalist events will cover topics like social media and AI disclosures in journalism.
9 Can’t-Miss Media and Journalism Podcasts
Tune in to these top-rated journalism podcasts to stay caught up on the industry’s biggest stories.
Skill Building and Networking: July Events for Journalists, Bloggers
In July, journalist events will cover topics like digital security, travel writing, research best practices and more.
Public Media Funding and Americans’ Trust in News Sources: June Media News Recap
Dive into June’s top media news headlines, from AI licensing deals to layoff announcements and more.
Summer AP Style Reminders for Pride Month, Comic-Con and More
From Father’s Day to the Tour de France and beyond, check out these AP style reminders to ensure you’re using the related terms accurately.
A June Event Calendar for Journalists and Bloggers
In June, journalist events will cover topics like investigative journalism, fact-checking, newsletter writing and more.
19 Great Journalism and Media Newsletters to Start Reading
There are tons of fantastic journalism and media newsletters out there. These are a few standouts.
3,000 Journalists Told Us How They’re Using AI, Social Media and More
See what journalists had to say in Cision’s 2025 State of the Media Report.
Shakeup at ’60 Minutes,’ Judge Rules in AP Lawsuit: Media News Recap for April
Catch up on April’s big media news, including a new local news initiative and social media plans at OpenAI.
World Press Freedom Day: 5 Developing Stories to Watch
This Saturday is World Press Freedom Day. Here are several of the latest stories to be aware of, and keep following.
How Journalists Can Manage Stress With the 5 R’s
These stress management tactics offer journalists a framework to identify, reduce and cope with stressors to improve their wellbeing.
10 Events for Journalists and Bloggers in May You Shouldn’t Miss
In May, journalist events will cover topics like local media, press freedom, collaborative journalism and more.
12 of the Most-Read Earth Day Press Releases
Are you covering Earth Day/Month? Here are a few press releases readers have loved this month.
Blogger and Journalist Events in April to Know About
In April, journalist events will cover topics like press freedom, public health reporting and more.
20 Helpful Verification Tools for Journalists
As we near April Fool’s Day and its potential wave of misleading content, we’re rounding up a few verification tools that journalists should bookmark.
AP Style: Spring Reminders for Journalists and Bloggers
From the start of spring to Easter, Mother’s Day and beyond, check out these AP style reminders to ensure you’re using the related terms accurately.
Mark Your Calendar with These Upcoming Journalist Events in March
Check out the upcoming journalist events in March, covering topics like data journalism, AI prompts and more.
The White House vs. Media, Ratings Records and a Local News Boost: February Media News Recap
Dive into the month’s top media news, from the White House’s AP ban to BuzzFeed’s new social media plans and more.
12 Tools for Journalists to Help With Your Daily Tasks
These tools for journalists can help with research, deepfake detection, video creation, portfolio management and more.
