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,...
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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...
Make Them Laugh! How to Add Humor to Your Writing
You don’t have to be a comedian to inject a little humor into your writing. And even if you don’t consider yourself a funny person, there are tips and tricks you can use to make...
Career Crossroads: Tips for Journalists to Avoid Contract Confusion
We talk to two lawyers about a couple key terms that journalists should expect in a contract.
Blog Profiles: Caregiving Blogs
This week, we’re recognizing some great caregiving blogs that aim to help those who help others.
Did You See That Press Release? The Ex-Employee Menace, Retirement Woes, and Katy Perry’s Reign
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: Build a Blog Worth Monetizing, Social Journalism for Ferguson & 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. How to Build a Blog Worth Monetizing (ProBlogger) A recent #BlogChat co-hosted by ProBlogger’s...
Grammar Hammer: Whiling Away the Hours
I often see “wile away the hours” used interchangeably with “while away the hours,” so which is correct? Technically, they both are, but there are some subtle differences one should consider. “To while away the hours”...
Friend or Foe? The News Media Debate Robot Journalism
When I think of robots, I still picture Rosie from The Jetsons. But while the robot journalism phenomenon doesn’t employ Rosie, per se, it utilizes “robots” (read: software and algorithms) to sort through large...
Blog Profiles: Lifestyle Blogs
It’s time for another blog roundup. We regularly receive submissions for lifestyle blogs, so we decided to recognize a few of our favorites.
Did You See That Press Release? Streisand Releases New Album and Smokey Celebrates a Birthday
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: BuzzFeed’s $50M Opportunity, 22 Tips for Creating Niche Content & 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. With $50M, BuzzFeed Growth Calls for Sharper Lines Between News and the...
Journalism and the Web@25: Notes from Poynter’s Digital Media Panel
It’s hard to believe the World Wide Web has been around for a quarter century. Many industries have been impacted, and the media industry is no exception. “The Web has rocked our world, and...
The Accidental Journalist: 3 Lessons from a Freelance Writer’s Career
Freelance journalist Eileen Beal talks to Beyond Bylines about her journey and what she’s learned along the way.
Blog Profiles: Education 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...
