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Nine Ways to Determine What's Newsworthy

Nine Ways to Determine What's Newsworthy

Throughout my 19-year career specializing in public relations, I have worked with countless journalists to tell important stories. Pitching story ideas to reporters can seem daunting. Read about the nine ways that journalists determine what stories may be worth covering. Use these points as criteria on whether you should consider your “news” worthy of a story pitch.

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Introducing: Final Thoughts Friday
Final Thoughts Friday, Getting Ahead, Business Communication Melissa Vela-Williamson Final Thoughts Friday, Getting Ahead, Business Communication Melissa Vela-Williamson

Introducing: Final Thoughts Friday

I've been terrible about posting consistently. Who has time, right? I've noticed I can find time to write blog posts on Fridays. My brain is DONE by Friday, though. So let's keep it simple. I'm launching a special Friday series where I round up the best lessons the week had to offer. The good, bad and the uggggglllly.

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Ghosting Is a Don't. Show Respect by Responding
Business Communication Melissa Vela-Williamson Business Communication Melissa Vela-Williamson

Ghosting Is a Don't. Show Respect by Responding

I've noticed lately that not responding seems to be the new method many people are using to opt out of simply saying "no".  It used to happen more in my personal life. We've probably all sat on RSVPing to an event at some point in time. Now, it's happening more often in the business world.  Professionals, even professional communicators, are choosing silence as a response.

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