For many of us who check email from our beds, the grocery store and our kids’ soccer games, inbox addiction is very real. In today’s mobile world, we rely on our inboxes to keep us informed, entertained and connected. Email even keeps us tethered to the office and...
Journalism
Beware the dangers of name-dropping when pitching top-tier journalists
Journalists, especially at the A-list outlets, are a competitive bunch. They live for the scoop, the exclusive, or at a minimum, the unique angle on a widely reported story. Based on feedback we've heard from journalists, this point seems to be lost by a certain...
Not for Immediate Release—Do’s and Don’ts for Managing Embargoes
It's a practice that many journalists welcome as a way to get a head start on breaking news. Others view it warily, either as a logistical headache or as a hurdle to their newsgathering efforts. Mention it to bloggers who are not experienced journalists, and you're...