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Student Journalists Are Journalists — Treat Them That Way
Last week, I had the opportunity to talk about media relations with participants in the American Council on Education’s Spectrum […]
Thoughts on “Katrina 10 Years Later – Institutional Resilience, Managing Disasters, and Lessons Learned”
Yesterday I was honored to serve as moderator of a panel at the NASPA annual conference. Not only was I […]
Week in Review
At long last, it’s officially spring—even if it’s supposed to snow today! While much of the country is stricken with […]
Pitfalls to Avoid When Pitching Journalists on Twitter
Of all the technologies available to help enhance media efforts, my favorite and most utilized is Twitter. It’s free. It’s […]
Week in Review
Most of the team is still very much buried in winter weather (and let’s face it, Massachusetts may never fully […]
Should You Ask Reporters for Corrections?
Last week I listened to a great podcast by ProPublica’s Justin Elliot and Eric Umansky about what happens when sources […]
Week in Review
This was one of those weeks for news that you will remember for the rest of your life. Future generations […]
When a Tweet Becomes a Nightmare
Last Friday I staked my claim to discuss the New York Times Magazine piece, “How One Stupid Tweet Ruined Justine Sacco’s Life,” because the […]