Grammar Hammer: Then vs. Than
I have a tendency to overthink certain grammar rules. Then vs. than is one of those grammar rules that I think I’ve nailed down, but always end up double checking after overthinking it for 10...
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When it comes to breaking news, most would agree getting the story right trumps reporting it first. Many times this can be a tall – and stressful – order. Take, for example, the 2011...
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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: Social Media on the Front Lines, Contently Launches Investigative Journalism Foundation & More Media News
Welcome to the latest installment of Around the Wire, PR Newswire’s round up of journalism, blogging, and freelancing news from the past week. 1. At Front Lines, Bearing Witness in Real Time (New York Times) In...
Grammar Hammer: Punctuation Saves Lives, Part II
Part two of our series covers basic rules for brackets, parentheses, braces, ellipses, quotation marks and apostrophes.
Career Crossroads: 5 Tips for TV Reporters on Hiring an Agent
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Blog Profiles: CSR 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? Dutch Take Over MH17 Investigation, Microsoft Restructures, Americans Like Italy
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: TIME Redesign Lowers Bounce Rate, Reddit Launches Liveblogs, Usefulness Reigns
Welcome to the latest installment of Around the Wire, PR Newswire’s round up of journalism, blogging, and freelancing news from the past week. 1. Time.com’s Bounce Rate Down Since Adopting Infinite Scroll; Design Strategy Gains...
Grammar Hammer: Punctuation Saves Lives, Part I
There are considered to be 14 “primary” punctuation marks. We’re reviewing some of them in Part 1 of a two-part series.
How to Build Your Travel Blog Brand: Tips from the #LakeErieLove Blogger Tour
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Did You See That Press Release? Best Hospitals, Favorite Athletes and Naked Beachgoers
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Around the Wire: Your Guide to BlogHer, Jill Abramson’s Interviews and Weird Al’s Word Crimes
Welcome to the latest installment of Around the Wire, PR Newswire’s round up of journalism, blogging, and freelancing news from the past week. 1. Heading to Next Week’s BlogHer ’14? Stay Happy With WordPress’ Happiness Support...
The Ins and Outs of Op-Ed Writing
Op-ed pieces have their own structure, length, voice, etc. Knowing how to merge your opinion with factual information is an important part of writing an op-ed piece and attracting readers to your story. Jennifer Finney Boylan,...
How Journalists Are Tapping Black Twitter to Learn About the African-American Community
There is no denying the power of Black Twitter. This online subculture has become a sustainable means for the African-American community to voice its opinions on a variety of relevant topics. “Besides going for...
Blog Profiles: Movie & Film 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 and blogging about the space. Do you have a blog...
Around the Wire: Tools for Learning How to Code, Factcheck Video and Take Control of Your Writing
Welcome to the latest installment of Around the Wire, PR Newswire’s round up of journalism, blogging, and freelancing news from the past week. 1. 9 Free Platforms for Journalists to Learn How to Code (Journalism.co.uk) Whether...
Podcast Tips for Beginners: Q&A with Anna Renault
Have you secretly dreamed of being on radio? Or are you a blogger or journalist looking to reach a new audience? Either way, podcasts offer an alternative to traditional broadcasting, allowing you to share your expertise...
Neutral vs. Regional Accents On-Air: How to Decide What Works Best for You
The issue of whether or not a neutral accent works best in Spanish-language media is an ongoing debate. Although brands usually opt for a neutral voice-over narration for campaigns in hopes of reaching a...
Blog Profiles: Soccer 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...
