5 Video Trends To Watch in 2016
If the year-end #YouTubeRewind video proves anything, 2015 was “the year of social video.” Nothing indicates that trend will slow down in the New Year. In fact, experts predict video will play a more...
Category: Journalists and Journalism
“Let Go of the Results” and Other Tips for Embracing Change and Failure in the New Year
Hemal Jhaveri is no stranger to the unconventional. As senior social media editor for USA Today Sports, she tweets and writes stories about the sports world – and namely her love of hockey. But, while Jhaveri’s...
Looking Ahead: Hispanic and African-American Media Join Forces to Engage Audience and Influence in 2016
What a difference a year makes. Last year, we talked about how media and marketing merged to develop a stronger voice. Brands implemented content marketing, while media outlets fully embraced social media to reach...
2015 Rewind Looks A Lot Like 2014: Journalist Safety, News Ethics & Drones Take Center Stage Again
The stories from 2015 that will have lasting implications on how journalists do their jobs.
Giving Back: 5 Journalism and Writing Groups That Need Your Help
You’ve probably heard the story of Safyre Terry, the 8-year-old from upstate New York who suffered disfiguring burns in a fire that also claimed her family. Terry’s holiday wish was simple – she wanted...
Holiday Round Up: 10 Most Viewed Beyond Bylines Blog Posts in 2015
We’ve been kind of busy over here. In 2015, the Beyond Bylines team coverage has run the gamut, from every corner of writing, publishing and blogging to social and digital media. So in the...
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Tech-Loving Journalists, Bloggers and Storytellers
What do journalists, bloggers and other storytellers really want for the holidays? Aside from some much-needed downtime – and a magically clear email inbox – they may be dreaming of some of the latest gadgets to hit the scene to...
Building Relationships Through Storytelling: Q&A With Contently
When audiences find information helpful or inspiring, they share those messages through social media, emails, instant messages and more. There are many ways to be heard, yet it’s just as easy to be forgotten...
Slack App Continues Newsroom Growth and Popularity
The chasm that exists between the newsroom and advertising departments is as old as time. Few things bridge the gap. But messaging app Slack comes close. Slack rooms, bots, or channels ultimately are built...
Journalist Spotlight: Sean Powers, Georgia Public Broadcasting
Welcome to Journalist Spotlight, where we go behind the scenes with a journalist and ProfNet user. This installment features Sean Powers (@SeanPowersGPB), a producer and reporter. If you’re a journalist who uses ProfNet, email [email protected] and you...
Should Journalists Consider Grad School? A Conversation on Continuing Education
Returning to school to get a graduate degree isn’t for everyone and there are several things to consider including cost, time commitments, working while getting a degree, and other life events. How do you...
Foreign Correspondents and Freelancers: Tackling the Rising Risks
You’re likely familiar with some of their stories – journalists abducted or imprisoned for carrying out their jobs in areas of conflict. Their names have made headlines – Jason Rezaian, the Washington Post bureau...
How to Become an Infopreneur
“How to Become an Infopreneur” – that’s the topic we tackled during a recent #ConnectChat featuring Andreea Ayers, CEO and founder of Launch Grow Joy. Writers are constantly looking to earn extra money on the side, or...
Vetting Experts For Your Stories: 4 Questions to Ask
One of the ways experts gain credibility in their industry is through earned media. However, when an expert isn’t properly vetted by a journalist, the credibility of that outlet is put in jeopardy. A...
Nowhere to Hide: TV Journalists Face the Pressure of Cosmetic Procedures
They say the camera doesn’t lie. It used to be that plain, ol’ high-definition television would provide enough pressure for some TV journalists and media personalities to fine-tune trouble spots. But new ultra, HD...
Washington Post Talent Network Offers New Opportunities to Freelancers
The freelance life can be awfully funny. For more than a dozen years, I’ve traversed this land of pitching, writing, copyediting, blogging, and ghost writing. I’ve verbally agreed to take on freelance work, shaken...
ProfNet Success Story: Freelance Writer Terri Williams
We recently caught up with Terri Williams, a freelance writer with a long and versatile list of business, education, career, and lifestyle clients, including USA Today, Yahoo, U.S. News & World Report, and Robert...
How to Break Into Magazine Writing
One of the hardest parts of becoming a freelance writer is getting your first assignment. How do you find the right magazine for your story idea? And once you do, how to you get...
Journalist Spotlight: Jen A. Miller, Freelance Journalist and Author
Welcome to Journalist Spotlight, where we go behind the scenes with a journalist and ProfNet user. This installment features Jen A. Miller (@byJenAMiller), a freelance journalist and author. If you’re a journalist who uses ProfNet, email...
News Ethics: Staying Balanced When Covering Race, Ethnicity and Gender
When it comes to publishing in today’s politically correct world, the best advice might be to tread lightly. Take, for example, connecting with Latino audiences. Whether a Hispanic subject is Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban,...
