Grammar Hammer: Apostrophes After “-S”
My boss and I recently debated the proper use of the apostrophe when the word you’re adding it to ends in “-s” or “-es” (for the record, his last name ends in -es). To...
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How to Juggle the Demands of Freelancing
Whether you become a freelancer by choice or circumstance, there’s an allure to being your own boss. However, that independence comes with challenges. Freelancers must master the art of juggling. It’s something our own Christine...
Did You See That Press Release? Smelliest Sneakers, Most Annoying Car Features
With thousands of news releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire for Journalists. Here are some of this week’s most newsworthy releases you might have...
Around the Wire: The Future of Journalism, Tech Blogging’s Next Step & More Media News
Welcome to Around the Wire, PR Newswire’s round up of journalism, blogging and freelancing stories from the week. 1. The Future of Journalism, in 3 Sentences (The Fix) The current direction of journalism is something we...
Beyond Print: 6 Alternatives for Writing Assignments
As a freelance writer, you’ve probably seen some of the outlets you write for close down. Fear not, there are still plenty of assignments out there for you. You may just need to look...
PRN Media How-To: Find Photos, Video and Other Multimedia To Help Tell Your Story
This latest installment of PRN Media How-To focuses on making the most of PR Newswire for Journalists’ Multimedia Gallery. Catch up on previous how-tos and try our free media tools for yourself by signing up...
Did You See That Press Release? Most Expensive Weddings, Bleakest Cities & Nicki Minaj’s Pinkprint Tour Dates
With thousands of news releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire for Journalists. Here are some of this week’s most newsworthy releases you might have...
Around The Wire: Accidental News Junkie, NYT’s Cacciola Returns and More Media News
Welcome to Around the Wire, PR Newswire’s round up of journalism, blogging and freelancing stories from the week. 1. Journalism in the Age of the Accidental News Junkie (The Atlantic) Getting the news each day...
7 Tips for Fighting Blogger’s Block
Got blogger’s block? Relax. It’s quite common. Months of consistent blogging really can burn you out. Some days, you’ll be swimming in a sea full of ideas, and other days you’ll ask yourself, “Now what...
Career Crossroads: Finding the Narrative Beyond the Newsroom
Join us on the third Wednesday of every month for Career Crossroads, a look at how journalists, bloggers, and freelancers are adapting to the changes in their media careers. Catch up on previous installments...
Did You See That Press Release? Beyonce’s Fragrance, GM’s Buyback and Pony’s Return
With thousands of news releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire for Journalists. Here are some of this week’s most newsworthy releases you might have...
Around the Wire: NYT’s Digital Evolution, SXSW For Journalists, and This Week’s Media Moves
Welcome to Around the Wire, PR Newswire’s round up of journalism, blogging and freelancing stories from the week. 1. The New York Times Has Instagram, But It’s Biggest Digital Efforts May be Under The Hood...
Blogging Isn’t Dead & Here’s Why
“Blogging is dead!” I recently opened Facebook messenger to see a note from a friend and fellow blogger asking for my opinion on that statement. A marketer had declared this to her and knowing I write a lot on...
Journalist Spotlight: George Putic, Voice of America
Welcome to Journalist Spotlight, a Q&A series with a journalist and ProfNet user. In this installment, we’re featuring George Putic, a science and technology reporter with Voice of America. After receiving a degree in dramaturgy...
Blog Profiles: Crafting Blogs
Welcome to Blog Profiles! Each week, we select an industry or subject and a handful of sites that do a good job with promoting, contributing, and blogging about the space. Do you have a...
Did You See That Press Release? Ringling Removes Elephants, Women in Science Awarded
With thousands of news releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire for Journalists. Here are some of this week’s most newsworthy releases you might have...
Grammar Hammer: Incent, Incentive, Incentivize?
A classic sales tactic is to create a promotion that gives potential customers an incentive to buy. Almost every advertisement for a new car includes incentives for trading in your old one, or having the...
J-Schools: Why ‘Traditional’ Models No Longer Work
When it comes to keeping up with today’s media landscape, journalism schools must be ready to change course. Or in this case, courses. “Journalism is changing,” says Anthony Rotolo, director of Communications@Syracuse, a new...
Blog Profiles: Agriculture Blogs
Welcome to Blog Profiles! Each week, we select an industry or subject and a handful of sites that do a good job with promoting, contributing, and blogging about the space. Do you have a...
Did You See That Press Release? Bulldog Rises, Twins Separate, Tooth Fairy Splurges
With thousands of news releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire for Journalists. Here are some of this week’s most newsworthy releases you might have...
