Grammar Hammer: Is That Adverb Necessary?
If you were a child of the 70s and 80s, ABC’s animated series Schoolhouse Rock left an indelible mark. Many of us can trace a love for history, mathematics, science and – of course – grammar to the...
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Let the Social Election Begin: As Candidates Take to Social Media, Journalists’ Coverage Must Keep Up
Washington’s going to be quiet for several weeks now that Congress is out of session, allowing candidates to campaign in their home states for the November midterms. But if candidates are socially plugged in,...
Around the Wire: NYT Restructures Masthead, Pinterest Partners with Pubs & More Media News
Welcome to the latest installment of Around the Wire, PR Newswire’s round up of journalism, blogging, and freelancing stories from the past week. 1. Publications See Pinterest as Key Ally (New York Times) For years, magazine...
Grammar Hammer: Two Spaces or Not Two Spaces?
I’m of the age that one of the classes I took in high school was typing. Putting two spaces after the period at the end of a sentence was drilled into our heads as...
Success and Struggles as Spanish-Language News Agencies Evolve for the Online Audience
As part of our Hispanic Heritage Month coverage, we spoke with two leading Spanish-language news agencies to better understand the challenges they face. Spanish-language news agencies find themselves in a unique space within the...
Blog Profiles: Hispanic Heritage Blogs, Part 2
Check out Part 2 of our Hispanic Heritage Month blogging roundup.
Did You See That Press Release? Family of Uzi Shooting Victim Speaks Out; Microsoft Acquires Minecraft; Toys”R”Us Unveils #TRUHotToyList
With thousands of news releases published each week on PR Newswire for Journalists, no one can possibly keep up with every one of them. Here are some from the past week that you might have...
Around the Wire: Newspapers Follow BuzzFeed’s Lead, J-School Moves from Print to Medium & More
Welcome to the latest installment of Around the Wire, PR Newswire’s round up of journalism, blogging, and freelancing stories from the past week. 1. Advice for Newspaper Editors: Pay Attention to BuzzFeed (Poynter) Newspaper editors and...
Journalist Spotlight: Rachel Weingarten, Lifestyle Writer and Style Columnist
Welcome to Journalist Spotlight, a Q&A series with a journalist and ProfNet user. This installment belongs to Rachel Weingarten, an internationally recognized lifestyle writer, style columnist, and award-winning author. Weingarten currently pens a style column...
9 Headline Writing Don’ts for Online Journalists and Bloggers
You spent hours laboring over an article or blog post. You did your research and fussed over sentences until they were just right. The only thing standing between you and your next assignment is...
Blog Profiles: Hispanic Heritage Blogs, Part 1
To kick off Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re recognizing a few Hispanic food bloggers creating enticing recipes that celebrate their culture.
Did You See That Press Release? Rudolph Turns 50, Corden Replaces Ferguson, Wine Consumption Hits Record
With thousands of news releases published each week on PR Newswire for Journalists, no one can possibly keep up with every one of them. Here are some of our favorite releases from the past week...
Around the Wire: Newspaper Reporters Turn to TV, 5 Tips for Hypnotic Writing and More Media News
Welcome to the latest installment of Around the Wire, PR Newswire’s round up of journalism, blogging, and freelancing stories from the past week. 1. Seeking to Bolster Websites, TV Stations Hire Away Newspaper Journalists (Poynter) As...
Grammar Hammer: All Day Every Day or Everyday?
A suggestion from a loyal reader inspired this week’s Grammar Hammer. Is everyday one word or two words (every day)? Both variations refer to an activity that occurs on a daily basis. As usual,...
Blog Profiles: Wedding Blogs
Welcome to Blog Profiles! Each week, PR Newswire media relations manager Christine Cube selects an industry or subject and a handful of sites that do a good job with promoting and blogging about the...
Did You See That Press Release? Microsoft Announces Smartphones; CVS Changes Name; Dunkin’ Donuts Hits California
With thousands of news releases published each week on PR Newswire for Journalists, no one can possibly keep up with every one of them. Here are some of our favorite releases from the past week...
Grammar Hammer: Elicit vs. Illicit
Elicit and illicit might sound similar, but technically they are not homophones and their meanings are vastly different. The words are occasionally confused due to their similar pronunciation and spelling, which is why they are the focus...
Blog Profiles: Cheese & Fine Dining Blogs
Welcome to Blog Profiles! Each week, PR Newswire media relations manager Christine Cube selects an industry or subject and a handful of sites that do a good job with promoting and blogging about the...
Around the Wire: Quartz Goes Home, Facebook’s Good News for Journalists & Tips for Blogging Blues
Welcome to the latest installment of Around the Wire, PR Newswire’s round up of journalism, blogging, and freelancing stories from the past week. 1. Maybe the Homepage is Alive After All: Quartz is Trying a New...
Did You See That Press Release? Fast Food Giant Created, Ebola Patient Released, ‘Breaking Bad’ Honored Again
With thousands of news releases published each week on PR Newswire for Journalists, no one can possibly keep up with every one of them. Here are some of our favorite releases from the past week...
