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Everybody makes mistakes. In days of old they would largely go away except for those who actually witnessed them. Now in the age of youtube and social media, they can live on forever.…
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A fascinating bit of decision making by a major newspaper. The publication has taken a stand as virtually the only big media outlet in Ontario that hasn’t dedicated a Twitter feed to…
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Wednesday, 04 April 2012 10:50
A manager is out to get me, how do I save myself?
Written by Beth Johnson
Personality conflicts are a constant in newsrooms. There are no shrinking violets and bluntness reaches new levels. That said, there are times when it is obvious you aren’t just having a heated,…
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Saturday, 03 March 2012 13:01
Interview the station, don’t let it interview you.
Written by Beth Johnson
Read that title again. Interview the station, don’t let it interview you. This probably goes against the grain of what you’ve been taught. But hear us out and you’ll see the logic.…
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A manager recently confided to me that he was unsure about whether to hire a person for an opening he had on his on-air staff. The candidate he thought was perfect for…
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It doesn't matter if you're in news or a jock or a sportscaster, what's written on the newswire needs your own tweak. I don't mean to insult the writers of wire copy. They…
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Tuesday, 17 January 2012 14:16
Shine Bright: How anchors can gain respect and allies with the news staff.
Written by Beth Johnson
Producers may be the managers of shows, but anchors are viewed as the leaders. How you carry yourself and treat those around you carries a tremendous amount of weight. When I started in…
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OK, I'll admit you can't truly become lay-off proof. We work in an era where broadcasting companies report their biggest profits ever in the morning and do sweeping layoffs across the country that…
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No doubt about it, Twitter is a fascinating place to track news people. Stations are pushing journalists to tweet. It’s super easy and quickly reaps rewards that stroke your ego. You cannot…
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Everybody needs a little guidance. After 30 (gulp!) years in the business I know I can still use a trusted colleague off whom I can bounce an idea and get feedback. When I…
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October 2011 What is your online presence like? Do you blog, comment on public websites or post YouTube videos? A quick search by a potential employer will show it all. I did searches…
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November 2011 The Mother of a recent broadcasting course graduate emailed me to ask for my advice. Her son apparently had great marks but despite applying to a morning show in his hometown…
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A producer recently Tweeted me asking for an article on how to build a relationship with News Directors. Frankly, I could write a book on that subject! But there are some basics easily…
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