33 articles on "reporter"

Honesty is the Best Policy Especially When It Comes to Dealing with the Press

Honesty is the Best Policy Especially When It Comes to Dealing with the Press by: Carolyn Moncel As a child growing up in Chicago, my friends and I would often yell at each other, "Cheaters never prosper!" if we thought someone was playing unfa...

Pouncing on Reporters' Leads

You see a notice from a reporter seeking examples for an article. You should:(A) Ignore it.(B) Reply immediately to say you have a good story for him/her.(C) Reply immediately with your complete story.(D) Consider the request for a few days rather th...

Get Free Publicity by Talking the Talk of the Newsroom

When you're trying to persuade a reporter to do a storyabout you or your business, you're much more likely tosucceed if you know how to "talk the talk"No reporter will expect you to act like an insider, butyou'll get a lot more respect...