The PR Newswire team is on site at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Audience relations managers Christine Cube and Anna Jasinski were busy, scoping out the media center to make sure journalists and...
Whether you’re physically in Cleveland or reporting remotely, convention news can be delivered directly to your inbox. As the exclusive press release distributor for both conventions, PR Newswire is distributing speech copy, podium schedules and...
After dropping her young daughter for a play date, Jennifer Strong drove to a quiet spot and shut off her car. She hopped in the backseat, reaching for her hoodie and gear. Strong then...
Snapchat is broadening its appeal beyond its original fanatical teen base. The Wall Street Journal reported last week 14 percent of U.S. smartphone users over age 35 now are on Snapchat. With critical mass achieved and a rapidly...
Social media can reveal a lot about a person. But, is it OK to publish what you find?
Libel laws could “Trump” First Amendment protections for reporters if he with the eponymous campaign wins the White House. Earlier this year, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made headlines when he said he would...
I love newspapers. I’m a former reporter – interning throughout college and working as a sports writer for six years. My dad was a newspaper man for nearly 40 years. So yeah, I’ve got...
In this digital age of storytelling, writers have multiple vehicles in which to tell their story. Whether you’re writing traditional articles, producing content for private clients, or simply marketing your own work, you need...
The Democratic and Republican conventions are around the corner, and the world closely will be watching what shakes out of Philadelphia and Cleveland. PR Newswire is the exclusive press release distributor for both conventions....
Covering tragedies is part of the job when you’re a reporter. Here are some tips on how to approach someone who’s hurting.
“Risk” is a scary word for many. Stepping out of your comfort zone and taking a chance on something that might or might not work out can cause some to continue with the status...
For most magazine editors, time is marked by non-stop meetings — that is, when they’re not glued to their computer screens with writing or editing. Conversations can span the day, talking issues and changes with pages...
Content isn’t being pushed out into the void anymore. Until recently, news organizations could afford to economically disengage from their audience, and journalists could set their focus on deadlines. But, it’s no longer just...
Social media may have changed the way news gets reported, but some old school rules still apply. Namely, if you’re at a meeting and you hear a scoop and no other journalists are in...
Reporters who submit open records requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) do not necessarily need an attorney to file an appeal with an agency that rejects the journalist’s application. iFoia.org is a...
Snapchat isn’t for child’s play. It’s no longer just for selfies or only young millennials. And it’s not going away anytime soon, says Tim Cigelske, director of social media with Marquette University and associate editor...
Writing about your own life can be tricky. How much do you divulge? Do you tell the people you’re writing about that you’re writing about them? How do you find publications that take essays? Should...
Ismael Cala is no stranger to social media. The CNN en Español host has more than 2.51 million Twitter followers and 1,300,000+ likes on Facebook. Cala agrees social networks are fundamental to building a...
From time to time, an industry or subject inspires us to create a best-of list. These are sites that produce out-of-this-world coverage in a crowded arena. In case you’ve missed some of these, you...
When a mistake gets into a story, news agencies typically move quickly to correct the record. Attorneys may join the conversation if a grievance reaches a particular level – libel (the story carries false...
