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The fine line between news and humanity

“I didn’t read the paper today, but I saw the Post.” That’s been a long-running joke in New York and New Jersey about the quality of The New York Post. I’ve been reading the paper since the early...

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The revolution of people who report the news

Today marks the fourth anniversary of the “Miracle on the Hudson.” It’s also the day that citizen journalism and Twitter transformed the way news is covered around the world.   In 2009, the U.S....

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8 classic quotes from New York Mayor Ed Koch

The beloved former Mayor of New York City, Ed Koch passed away early today. He may be gone, but he leaves behind a trove of sound bites and quotes for us to enjoy.  Koch was a three-term mayor in New...

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5 secrets to successfully pitch a Mediabistro editor

Patrick Coffee is the Editor of PRNewser, a daily blog published by Mediabistro.com.  Coffee and his team write about news, trends, and announcements in PR. He is based in New York. Here are highlights...

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3 reasons email interviews stink

  When a reporter or blogger is looking for a source, it’s important to recognize there are significant disadvantages to participating in an email interview and not a typical phone interview. Are...

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Entrepreneurs: 4 ways to use press releases for publicity

One of the most confusing parts of a small business owner’s marketing plan is the press release. While virtually all entrepreneurs understand that marketing and publicity are essential to business...

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7 communication gems from the Iron Lady, Margaret Thatcher

Long before the Iron Chef was the buzz, the world had the Iron Lady, Margaret Thatcher. The first woman to serve as prime minister of Great Britain passed away today after suffering a stroke. Margaret...

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10 PR and social media cheers and jeers from the Boston Marathon tragedy

Moments after the two initial explosions that rocked the finish line at Monday’s Boston Marathon, social media, bloggers, and traditional reporters took to various networks to ‘cover’ the unfolding...

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Secrets to pitching major news media

How do you gain trust and influence with reporters at big time news outlets? Joe Connolly receives hundreds of pitches and press releases every week. He’s The Wall Street Journal Business Correspondent...

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5 communication quotes from ‘the mother of media psychology,’ Dr. Joyce Brothers

She has been dubbed “the mother of media psychology.”    Dr. Joyce Brothers, a licensed psychologist who passed away on Monday, has been described by CNN as having “a reassuring and calming demeanor”...

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30 ways to improve your social media knowledge this month

Somewhere in between the PR pitches, tech announcements, and six second video snippets, you may just find time this month to understand a few new social media tools and best practices. Keeping in mind...

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3 ways to write positive news headlines in a negatively charged world

A rainy September day at the George Washington Bridge in New York. It’s time to kill the ‘headline fear factor.’ Anyone who writes or produces content could be guilty of spewing fear throughout...

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7 Smart Things Every PR Pro Can Do During a Blizzard

Can’t pitch your story because of the weather?  Tired of eating the cookies you bought during an ‘emergency’ pre-storm grocery run? Sick of watching reporters get blown off their feet during live shots...

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Do You Know How to Create and Use Punchy Sound Bites?

Be quotable. Make your point. It’s kind of like a tag line. Sum it up in eight words or less. Sound bites have typically been associated with political speeches and the subsequent ‘confusion’...

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7 Reasons Not to Pitch Your Story This Week

The July 4th holiday typically throws newsrooms and reporters into a ‘scramble for something other than pools, camping, and gas price stories…PUH-LEEZE!’ Monday’s are usually slow news days. But as the...

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4 Key Aspects of Today’s Content Strategy

What’s the future of content marketing? It depends who you ask, I suppose. When I joined one my favorite online places to learn –Sunday night’s #blogchat on Twitter–I knew there would be plenty of...

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5 Things Communicators Must Know About Social Media Marketing

I think it’s safe to say we’re well past debating the relevance of fresh content, online etiquette, and building an engaged community. Would you agree? Let’s take things to the next level. Here are...

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How One Man on a Ferry Changed Twitter and Breaking News

How would you like to be called “the most famous citizen journalist of modern times?” The man who changed the way news is reported—and propelled Twitter to the front line of breaking news—is Janis...

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8.5 Creative Ways to Grab People’s Attention

New research finds that we have just under 9 seconds—8.5 to be precise—to get someone’s attention. Our attention spans have decreased from 12 seconds in 2000 to just 8.5 seconds this year. No surprise...

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5 Common Rookie Mistakes to Avoid When Looking for PR

Entrepreneurs can avoid these 5 rookie mistakes when trying to get PR and news coverage for their business. The post 5 Common Rookie Mistakes to Avoid When Looking for PR appeared first on Get In Front...

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