How well do you e-mail? A few weeks ago I came across a simple, intuitive but worthwhile post on Seth Godin’s blog – an e-mail checklist. I send lots of e-mails. In searching for a new job, in looking for interviews, in sending pitches for freelance stories. So, I am immediately incorporating a few of [...]

Last month I posted about my fulfilling internship with the Philadelphia Business Journal from the spring. Then I offered advice about attracting attention to your press releases. I got some great clips there and learned more about newsroom dynamics, but I also got a taste of nine to five life. Business reporting didn’t get me [...]

The press release of the day, filling your desire for the perhaps ridiculous nature of PR. I am going to sit in the State Capitol over July 4th and beyond and this is what we’re focusing on… House approves Lentz resolution urging schools to teach Taps HARRISBURG, July 3 – The House of Representatives adopted [...]

Anyone bored in Philadelphia tomorrow morning, there is only one place to go. Check out this press release that just came through here in the State Capitol newsroom here in Harrisburg, Pa. School District of Philadelphia: Overbrook High School unveils improved restroom facilities. Text of June 5 media advisory. PHILADELPHIA — School District of Philadelphia [...]