Kinds of Leads II: When, Where and How
The When and Where Leads are used rarely. The How Leads are relatively more popular. They are great for building interest. # When Leads There […]
Kinds of Leads I: Who, What, Why
Over the decades newsmen have developed different kinds of leads. Eleven distinct kinds of leads will be discussed in this four-part article: # Who Leads […]
5 ways to increase your Linkedin connections
There is no better platform for professional networking than Linkedin. It can connect you to scores of professionals who share your interests. The trick lies […]
How newspaper design facilitates communication
Newspaper design is an important part of print production. It not only makes the newspaper look visually pleasing but also facilitates communication. There are three […]
How journalists get news
Journalists have traditionally used three sources of information to get news. These are: a. Direct observation b. Human or secondary sources c. Documents or tertiary […]
How to report a speech
There are two ways of reporting a speech. The first is to use the exact words of the speaker. In this case, quotation marks should […]
3 reasons to hold a press conference
If you have something noteworthy to convey hold a press conference. It has three big advantages: One, it is best way to get the media […]
8 tips to cover press conferences
A press conference can prove to be an important source of information provided you have made the right preparations. Here are eight tips to cover […]
How to build trust on Twitter
Twitter is like a news wire where millions of news flashes are published every day. The information is not vetted or verified by professional journalists. […]