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| How a Smart Social Media Strategy Drives Business (40 minutes) Posted Dec 18, 2009 |
Vivian Schiller on the Future of Media (13 minutes) Posted Dec 7, 2009 |
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 Building community and allowing your users to create and distribute content is all in the interest of a robust bottom line. Hear why the new social initiative is working, and how you can wrap it into your strategy.
more detailsAdvertising & Marketing, Career, New Media, Social Media, User-Generated Content, Ugcx |
 Vivian Schiller understands communication and community. We ask her to discuss her transition to NPR, social media and radio, her predictions for the future of media, and her personal secrets for success.
more detailsCareer, Digital Media & Tech, TV, Film & Video, Npr, Radio, New Media, Social Media, User-Generated Content, Direct Access |
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| Community Management: Advice from Yelp's Miriam Warren (7 minutes) Posted Dec 2, 2009 |
Breaking Into Public Relations (9 minutes) Posted Nov 13, 2009 |
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 Miriam Warren understands the power of the community. We ask her to discuss her success at Yelp, how to get started writing online, and careers in community management.
more detailsCareer, User-Generated Content, Community Management, Ugcx, Direct Access |
 PR is a great field for career changers and versatile new grads. Let PR Newser's Jason Chupick give you the goods on the skills you'll need to succeed and how to get your career in gear.
more detailsCareer, Digital Media & Tech, Public Relations, Crash Course |
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| Building a Media Business Through User Content and Engagement (44 minutes) Posted Nov 12, 2009 |
10 Public Speaking Tips with Joel Schwartzberg (12 minutes) Posted Nov 5, 2009 |
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 Kate Thorpe of Real Girls Media Network explains the new relationship between content and advertising online in her lively talk at Mediabistro's UGCX conference.
more detailsCareer, Digital Media & Tech, User-Generated Content, Recorded Event, Entrepreneurship, Community Management, Ugcx |
 Whether you're preparing to go on camera, speak on a panel, or head into an interview or meeting, you need to be confident and self-assured. We can help.
more detailsPublic Relations, Media Training, Crash Course, Public Speaking |
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| InDesign Life Changers (53:58) Posted Oct 28, 2009 |
Trademark Essentials for Graphic Designers (39:51) Posted Oct 23, 2009 |
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 Publication designer Joseph Caserto introduces InDesign features that altered his professional life forever.
more detailsCareer, Color, Collateral, Indesign, Layout, Magazine Design, Software Tips, Adobe Creative Suite 4 |
 Shel Perkins breaks down intellectual property law for creatives.
This tutorial answers the following questions (among others): What
constitutes trademark infringement?
more detailsCareer, Digital Media & Tech, Creativity, Branding, Marketing, Promotion, Client Relations, Business Issues, Project Management |
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| Breaking into Online Media (7 minutes) Posted Oct 1, 2009 |
Breaking Into Design (7 minutes) Posted Sep 29, 2009 |
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 Everyone lives on the web. Why not work there too? Online media is a rapidly growing field with tons of opportunity: we'll tell you about the skills you'll need to get started.
more detailsDigital Media & Tech, New Media, Career, Crash Course, Next-Generation Journalist |
 These days, designers need serious skills. Our expert will lead you through some of the steps to help you get started as a designer in a tough economy.
more detailsDesign & Photo, Design, Career, Crash Course |
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| Breaking Into Broadcast (7 minutes) Posted Sep 29, 2009 |
Breaking Into Magazines (8 minutes) Posted Sep 25, 2009 |
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 Dream of being a TV news reporter or even an anchor? Our expert will fill you in on current trends in broadcast media and provide some great tips on how to be competitive in a tough market.
more detailsTV, Film & Video, Broadcast, Crash Course, Next-Generation Journalist |
 Interested in the magazine business? Sure, lots of those glossy pages are turning into pixels, but there are opportunities for versatile candidates to do well. Check out our expert advice.
more detailsJournalism, Newspapers, Career, Crash Course, Next-Generation Journalist |
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| Breaking Into Newspapers (8 minutes) Posted Sep 22, 2009 |
Producing Online Entertainment Content (1 hour, 22 minutes) Posted Sep 14, 2009 |
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 It's not all bad news in the papers these days - solid skills in writing and reporting can still pay off, even if your byline is online. Learn more from our experts.
more detailsCareer, Newspapers, Online Media, Next-Generation Journalist |
 Video on the web is red-hot right now. Our panel tackles the big questions: How do you make great online video? Then how do you make money from your work?
more detailsAdvertising & Marketing, Career, Digital Media & Tech, New Media, Online Video, Online Ads, Recorded Event |
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| Pitch Slam 1-on-1: Prevention (23 minutes) Posted Feb 4, 2008 |
Pitch Slam 1-on-1: Latina (22 minutes) Posted Dec 5, 2007 |
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 Prevention is the #1 healthy lifestyle magazine brand, and Executive Editor Courtenay Smith is looking for smart, science-based pieces with personality.
more detailsCareer, Journalism, Magazines, Freelancing, Pitching, Pitch Slam |
 Latina is looking for freelancers for features as well as front-of-the book service pieces. How do you land a big story?
more detailsCareer, Journalism, Magazines, Freelancing, Pitching, Pitch Slam |
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| Pitch Slam 1-on-1: Cookie (27 minutes) Posted Nov 14, 2007 |
The Secrets Behind Book Publishing (1 hour, 43 minutes) Posted Oct 2, 2007 |
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 Cookie editor-in-chief Pilar Guzman likes two of three of our writer's pitches - but which ones?
more detailsCareer, Journalism, Magazines, Freelancing, Pitching, Pitch Slam |
 Editors from Knopf, HarperCollins, Random House, and The New York Times Book Review join agents Henry Dunow and Gail Hochman to discuss the secrets behind books publishing. Moderated by author Susan Shapiro.
more detailsCareer, Creative Writing, Publishing, Pitching, Editing, Recorded Event |
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| The Future of Design (1 hour, 24 minutes) Posted Sep 5, 2007 |
Pitch Slam 1-on-1: Esquire (32 minutes) Posted Jul 23, 2007 |
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 Designers discuss challenges and opportunities in an expanding market.
more detailsCareer, Digital Media & Tech, New Media, Recorded Event |
 Esquire articles editor David Katz meets with four writers who want to break into the award-winning magazine.
more detailsCareer, Creative Writing, Journalism, Magazines, Pitching, Pitch Slam |
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| Pitch Slam 1-on-1: Food & Wine (28 minutes) Posted Jun 1, 2007 |
Pitch Slam 1-on-1: Redbook (20 minutes) Posted May 21, 2007 |
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 Food & Wine editor-in-chief Dana Cowin wants to hear trend-driven pitches from four writers. Can they deliver?
more detailsCareer, Creative Writing, Journalism, Magazines, Pitching, Pitch Slam |
 Redbook editor-in-chief Stacy Morrison sits down with four writers eager to break into this general interest magazine for women in "the grown-up stage of life," and offers feedback on their story ideas.
more detailsCareer, Creative Writing, Journalism, Magazines, Pitching, Pitch Slam |
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| Breaking into Sports Journalism (1 hour, 35 minutes) Posted Apr 24, 2007 |
Editors on Truth Serum (57 minutes) Posted Jan 29, 2007 |
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 Editors and writers from ESPN The Magazine, The New York Times, Deadspin.com, and The Wall Street Journal discuss how to maneuver the sports beat and write great stories without ever using the phrase "110 percent."
more detailsCareer, Journalism, TV, Film & Video, Sports, Pitching, Blogging, Recorded Event |
 Editors from Jane, Men's Journal, Redbook, Slate.com CosmoGIRL!, and Departures discuss the nuts and bolts of their profession.
more detailsCareer, Journalism, Magazines, Editing, Recorded Event |
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| From Blogger to Author: How Bloggers Get Book Deals, and What This Means for Publishing (1 hour, 18 minutes) Posted Dec 1, 2006 |
Get Noticed on Wikipedia (18 minutes) Posted |
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 Authors Julie Powell, Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan, Michael Malice, and Robert Rummel-Hudson join literary agent Kate Lee and editor Laura Mazer to discuss how blogs can turn into lucrative book deals.
more detailsAdvertising & Marketing, Career, Creative Writing, Digital Media & Tech, Promotion, Blogging, Recorded Event, For Authors |
 Find out how to increase and influence your web presence on the world's largest encyclopedia.
more detailsCareer, Promotion, New Media, Crowdsourcing, Crash Course, Intermediate |
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| Web 2.0 Terms Every Media Professional Should Know (21 minutes) Posted |
Pitch Slam 1-on-1: OK! (22 minutes) Posted |
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 Behind the latest buzzwords are business strategies you can use. With Columbia Journalism dean Sree Sreenivasan.
more detailsCareer, Business, New Media, Social Media, Intro, Crash Course |
 OK! editor-in-chief Sarah Ivens takes pitches from three writers with ideas for the stateside version of the U.K.'s best-selling weekly celebrity magazine, which is interested in hearing from anyone with access to big names.
more detailsCareer, Creative Writing, Journalism, Magazines, Pitching, Pitch Slam |
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| Pitch Slam 1-on-1: Ladies' Home Journal (36 minutes) Posted |
Fact-Checking (18 minutes) Posted |
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 Four writers try to sell Ladies Home Journal editor-in-chief Diane Salvatore story ideas for the modern version of a venerable magazine with lots of room for freelancers.
more detailsCareer, Creative Writing, Journalism, Magazines, Pitching, Pitch Slam |
 How to work with writers and editors, mark up copy, and track down information and sources.
more detailsBook & Mag Publishing, Career, Magazines, Publishing, Copy Editing, Editing, Research, Crash Course, Intermediate |
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| Web 3.0 Conference: Evolution: It's a Process (1 hour, 12 minutes) Posted |
Media Life Skills: Tame Your In-Box (10 minutes) Posted |
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 Keynote speaker Christine Connors outlines the past, present and future of the semantic web.
more detailsCareer, Recorded Event, Web 3.0, Semantic Web |
 We'll teach you the best practices for handling your email inbox so you can work more efficiently and enhance your digital life.
more detailsCareer, New Media, Email, Intro, Crash Course, Communications, Personal Development |
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| Media Life Skills: Write Better Email (10 minutes) Posted |
Be A Blog Star, Pt. 1 (16 minutes) Posted |
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 Email is a great way to correspond, when it works. We'll show you the best tips and strategies for clear, concise communications, and how to make the most of your time on email.
more detailsCareer, New Media, Email, Intro, Crash Course, Communications, Personal Development |
 How to drive site traffic, with Brian Williams, Jeff Jarvis, Brian Stelter, and friends.
more detailsCareer, Creative Writing, Blogging, Social Media, Crash Course, Intermediate |
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| Be A Blog Star, Pt. 2 (14 minutes total) Posted |
When Life Throws You A Curve: When Industry Changes Affect Your Career (43 minutes) Posted |
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 How to drive site traffic, with Brian Williams, Jeff Jarvis, Brian Stelter, and friends.
more detailsCareer, Creative Writing, Blogging, Social Media, Crash Course, Intermediate |
 A panel discussion about your place in the evolution of the media.
more detailsBook & Mag Publishing, Creative Writing, Journalism, New Media, Job Search, Social Media, Recorded Event |
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| Mediabistro Circus: Taking The New York Times Digital with Jim Roberts (1 hour, 14 minutes) Posted |
Mediabistro Circus: What's Next in Mobile Media? (1 hour, 13 minutes) Posted |
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 Jim Roberts (editor of digital news) and Aron Pilhofer (editor of interactive news technology).
more detailsCareer, Digital Media & Tech, Newspapers, News, New Media, Blogging, Recorded Event |
 While publishers scramble to build online sites, blogs, and social networks, a parallel new media universe is unfolding with mobile devices.
more detailsCareer, New Media, Mobile, Recorded Event |
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| Ask Laurel: How Can I Go From College to Career? (24 minutes) Posted |
How to Search Google Like A Pro (24 minutes) Posted |
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 You can jump-start your journalism career before graduation day. Find out how from mediabistro.com founder Laurel Touby.
more detailsBook & Mag Publishing, Creative Writing, Journalism, Blogging, Job Search, Internships, Ask Laurel |
 Save time and find the answers you're looking for by learning a few simple tricks from professional researchers. Why settle for hit-or-miss results when you can target your searches quickly and easily?
more detailsCareer, New Media, Research, Crash Course, Intermediate, Seo |
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| Land Your First Editorial Job (1 hour, 30 minutes) Posted |
Ask Laurel: How Can I Go From Model to Model Journalist? (16 minutes) Posted |
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 Editors from top magazines discuss how they started, and how you can land your first edit job. They also dish about what you need to know to be a successful freelancer.
more detailsBook & Mag Publishing, Journalism, Magazines, Freelancing, Job Search, Recorded Event, Internships |
 Get the media skills you need even when you don't have an internship. Find out how from founder of mediabistro.com, Laurel Touby.
more detailsCareer, Job Search, Social Media, Internships, Ask Laurel |
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| Food and Travel Magazines: How to Handle Multimedia Content (1 hour, 52 minutes) Posted |
How to Promote Yourself on Facebook (36 minutes) Posted |
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 Editors from Travel + Leisure, Martha Stewart Living, Food & Wine, Concierge.com, Saveur, and National Geographic Adventure talk about how magazines are utilizing the web to compete with the increasing number of consumer review sites and blogs.
more detailsCareer, Digital Media & Tech, Journalism, Magazines, Online Media, Travel Writing, Food Writing, Online Video, Recorded Event |
 Want to reach a few million people without spending a cent? Whether you're publicizing your blog, book, business, or just your own cool self, Facebook can be your new best friend.
more detailsAdvertising & Marketing, Career, Promotion, New Media, Social Media, For Authors, Intro, Crash Course |
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| Writing Cover Letters That Will Get You in the Door (33 minutes) Posted |
Get a New Job: Career Blogs Show You How (15 minutes) Posted |
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 Looking for a job? First, take a good look at your cover letter. These days, the letter is more important than ever, and we've got tons of tips that will make hiring managers notice you. Welcome to the Yes pile.
more detailsJob Search, Intro, Crash Course |
 Looking for a new media career? There's tons of free expert advice available on the web. Check out these five great career blogs for the latest job search tips.
more detailsCreative Writing, Digital Media & Tech, Blogging, Job Search, Intro, Crash Course |
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| Get the Gig: Clips That Work (20 minutes) Posted |
Get a New Job: Thank-You Notes That Work (11 minutes) Posted |
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 Editors always tell us: the clips get you the job. But how do you know which ones to send? You'll learn how to choose the right piece to enhance your pitch or resume, and how to build your own clip database.
more detailsBook & Mag Publishing, Career, Creative Writing, Freelancing, Pitching, Job Search, Intro, Crash Course |
 Nailed the interview? We'll show you how to write a thank-you note that will seal the deal and get you the job.
more detailsJob Search, Intro, Crash Course, Communications |
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| Get a New Job: Pass the Edit Test (13 minutes) Posted |
Get a New Job: Storytelling for Job Interviews (17 minutes) Posted |
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 Want a career in media? Sooner or later, you'll have to take an edit test. We'll show you the different types and how you can be prepared, get noticed, and land the job.
more detailsCareer, Journalism, New Media, Job Search, Copy Editing, Editing, Crash Course, Intermediate |
 Interviews can be tough. We'll show you how to use your life experience to your advantage. Telling the right story can make the difference between an okay meeting and a job offer.
more detailsJob Search, Intro, Crash Course |
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