How to Win When Hosting a Twitter Contest
Even with a large social media following, getting your audience to engage online is increasingly challenging. You cannot wait around for them to come to you. You need to take the first step...
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4 Quick Tips for Event Coverage That Resonates Near and Far
It’s not every day that a new Smithsonian opens. Every major news network followed the story of the grand opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture last month. And, coverage...
Career Crossroads: Hispanic Journalist Talks Maintaining Focus and Moving Into Digital Media
If you want to be successful in communications, never lose focus, says Argentinean journalist Nancy Clara. Clara began her media career in Miami 16 years ago. It’s not always been easy. “You wake up...
Univision Expands Millennial Reach, Making Major Digital Play with Gawker Purchase
As audiences grow and consume news in different ways, media organizations are doing what they can to keep up. Nowadays, news agencies are creating new technologies and platforms or partnering in unique ways to...
Covering the Democratic Convention This Week? Get the Official Convention Newsfeed Sent to Your Inbox
Whether you’re physically in Philadelphia 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 other...
Covering the Republican Convention This Week? Get the Official Convention Newsfeed Sent to Your Inbox
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...
3 Steps: How to Sign Up for Official Democratic and Republican Convention News
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....
Tips for Journalists on Approaching People Affected by Tragedy
Covering tragedies is part of the job when you’re a reporter. Here are some tips on how to approach someone who’s hurting.
11 Top News Sites for Out-of-This-World Environmental Coverage
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...
5 Online Video Editing Tools To Check Out
A website that allows users to create explainer videos and animated presentation decks tops my list of online video editing tools for which I’m thankful. Without it, ProfNet would likewise be without the video below (which...
27 Places To Go For Your Next Blog Post Idea
Having trouble thinking of your next blog post idea? We’ve come up with 27 places you can visit when the “idea well” runs dry.
Your 24-Point Checklist for Better Blog Posts
Utilize our checklist to save time and possibly your blog by ensuring you do everything necessary for success, the first time around.
6 Storytelling Tips from BuzzFeed and Other Digital Storytellers
Everyone has an interesting story waiting to be uncovered. The challenge is finding the best way to tell it so your audience listens.
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.
How to Build Your Travel Blog Brand: Tips from the #LakeErieLove Blogger Tour
If you’re considering taking a cliff dive into travel blogging, you need to prepare yourself. These experts have some advice.
7 Questions to Answer Before You Start Blogging
Whether you’re starting a blog for personal or professional reasons, asking and answering these seven questions will help you prepare.
Faster Fact Checking, Part 4: Best Practices
In our final fact-checking installment, we’re reviewing where you can learn more about verification best practices.
Faster Fact Checking, Part 3: Crisis and Public Safety Reporting
In Part 3 of our fact-checking series, we look at some online tools to help journalists understand what’s happening minute to minute.
Faster Fact Checking, Part 2: Making Sense of Social Media
Part 2 of our fact-checking series highlights three tools specifically geared toward verifying content on social media.
Faster Fact Checking, Part 1: Tools for Journalists Reporting Breaking News
There’s added pressure on the media to report news more quickly than ever, which can lead to mistakes and serious consequences.
