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Elevator Pitch: Fondu

Watch as host Alan Meckler introduces Fondu, an iPhone app for sharing bite-size restaurant reviews with friends (sort of like Yelp meets Twitter).

AvantGuildHow To Pitch: GO

Bring a 'newsstand aesthetic' to this in-flight mag with inventive features, and you can nab a profile or even a cover story.

AvantGuildPitching An Agent: Brown Literary Agency

A fan of "happily ever after" narratives, this boutique agency seeks marketable romantic fiction on the spicy side.

So What Do You Do, Lola Ogunnaike, Freelance Journalist and TV Personality?

The writer behind more than two dozen cover stories recalls her rise to the top and explains why breaking the rules brought TV success.

AvantGuild4 Reasons Journalists Should Use The Cloud

From Dropbox to Yammer, here's what every media professional needs to know about flying the cloud-y skies.

Interviews

Saturday May 26, 2012

Lola Ogunnaike: 'People underestimate how difficult journalism is.'

In our interview with Lola Ogunnaike, she said that journalism is not "just spouting off about Beyoncé's dress," and readers had a lot to say in response.

@MyBrownBaby My girl, @lolaogunnaike schooling young 'uns on the journalism game. Want to be a writer? Read this and be inspired.

@krysfrank Thank you for this Media Bistro piece @lolaogunnaike. Totally inspired.

@ClassicalyCourt Great insight for aspiring journalists!

@sarahcadytoo @ClassicalyCourt so true! You always need to have a lot of different 'hustles' to get ahead in this business

So What Do You Do, Lola Ogunnaike, Freelance Journalist and TV Personality?

Wednesday May 23, 2012

Lola Ogunnaike Talks Freelancing Success

a11431.jpgFrom cover stories to corresponding gigs, this print veteran gives the key to racking up the bylines and jumping into broadcast.

So What Do You Do, Lola Ogunnaike, Freelance Journalist and TV Personality?

Saturday May 19, 2012

Kardashians Producer Knew Marriage Wouldn't Last

a11431.jpgOur interview with reality TV pioneer Jonathan Murray had sites like International Business Times and Cafe Stir buzzing. "Kim did not seek us out as to who she should marry, nor should she," the Real World creator and Keeping Up With The Kardashians producer said. What do you think?

Read the full interview and share your comments

Wednesday May 16, 2012

Jonathan Murray On The Real World Of Reality TV

The brains and muscle behind the biggest reality shows dishes industry secrets, along with the truth behind a Kardashian marriage.

So What Do You Do Jonathan Murray, Father of Reality TV?

Saturday May 05, 2012

HBO's Jim Lampley: 'This is the first post-Twitter Summer Olympics'

The broadcast heavyweight tackles tweeting in the field of sports journalism and remembers the one boxing call he made that stands out above the rest.

So What Do You Do, Jim Lampley, Host of HBO World Championship Boxing?

Saturday Apr 28, 2012

Is Syndicated Columnist Dan Savage Too Dirty?

Many found themselves on opposing ends after reading our one-on-one with the advice guru. Read the interview and share your comments.

Alanc230 He is keeping it raw but real, in a time when a lot of people seem to be denying that sex exists.

BetseeM Dan Savage's take on sex education is definitely worth reporting about.

@dianafalzone Being an advice columnist, I totally dig this interview by Dan Savage. http://fb.me/1BkoAlSOa

@iamthewoytus Agreed, @fakedansavage has a dream job. http://bit.ly/Ik0c29

Saturday Apr 21, 2012

Can Journos Succeed As PR Reps? Marian Salzman Thinks So.

In our interview, PR powerhouse Marian Salzman noted that journalists have every skill to succeed in the public relations world. What do you think? Read the interview and share your comments.

Stephanie Cavataro Journos report the news. Publicists take what's not news and makes it so. PR walks the fine line between news and hype... in 5inch heels.

Gayle Leslie no, in fact, i absolutely do not...

Adele Gambardella Cehrs as a former jorno myself, having a news background helps understand what is newsworthy, it is just not everything you need to be a great PR person.

Wednesday Apr 18, 2012

Marian Salzman: Men Are 'More Prepared' To Be CEOs

The Euro RSCG exec talks climbing the ladder, advertising versus PR, and why her industry's key trade organization is full of "imbeciles."

So What Do You Do, Marian Salzman, CEO of Euro RSCG Worldwide PR North America?

Saturday Apr 14, 2012

Should Children's Fiction Be Educational?

In our interview, the author behind the Gossip Girl franchise said, "I absolutely hate kids' books that have lessons telling kids how to behave." Do you agree? Read the interview and share your comments.

Liesa Healy-Miller Disagree! A lesson woven into fiction - in a gentle way - is one of the BEST ways to get kids to learn and grow.

Scott Birch What's wrong with putting forward a moral code?

Maria Fenton The role of fiction is to share a truth through either people or places or situations that did not occur. Where there is truth-telling there is always a good lesson.

Wednesday Apr 11, 2012

Gossip Girl's Creator Talks Writing A Bestseller

The author behind the blockbuster series speaks on critical parents, writer's block and best practices for landing a TV deal.

So What Do You Do Cecily von Ziegesar, Creator of Gossip Girl?

Previously

Reactions to Our Interview with James Lipton

James Lipton Talks Inside the Actor's Studio

Readers Discuss Amanda Hocking's Advice On Self-Publishing

How Amanda Hocking Got a $2 Million Book Deal

Readers Debate Joel Hyatt's Meaning Of Journalism

Can Current TV Take on MSNBC, CNN and Fox?

Reactions to Our Interview with Founder of The YBF

From Personal Blog To Million-Dollar Brand

Reactions to Jackie Collins' Self-Publishing Experiment

Jackie Collins Takes The Bitch to eBooks

How Mike Catherwood Got on Dancing with the Stars

How Mike Catherwood Got on Dancing with the Stars

Readers Dissect Dr. Wayne Dyer's Tactics For Success

Dr. Wayne Dyer Talks Finding Success

Zane Reveals How She Made Erotica Mainstream

Journos Respond to Janice Min Interview

Janice Min: 'We need to make Hollywood Reporter bigger'

Grand Central Publisher Takes on eBooks

Best of 2011: Nicholas Sparks Hates The Label 'Romance'

Ebony's EIC Talks Journeys

This Editor Won't Let Our Literary Culture Disappear

Megan Berry on How to Get Social Media 'Klout'

Controversial ESPN Personality Jay Mariotti Speaks Out

ABC's Josh Elliott: GMA Has to 'Develop Exactly Who We Are'

HR Expert Laurie Ruettimann: 'Most jobs suck'

Chief Discusses Running Local News Sites

Cookie Founder Rebounds at Martha Stewart Living

The Facebook Era Author Talks Social Media Marketing

BlogTalkRadio Founder Talks Startups, Radio Reinvented

Celebrated Crossword Creator On Her Way With Words

'Blogging Has Made Entertainment Journalists The Good Guys'

Deborah Needleman On Life After Domino's Death

Examiner's Rick Blair Wants To Pay HuffPo Bloggers

Matt LeMay Talks The Business Of Bit.ly

Brandon Holley On Her Lucky Gig

Chicken Soup Creator Speaks To The Writer's Soul

Cathy Hughes On Growing A Black Broadcasting Empire

Nicholas Sparks On Writing Novels For The Silver Screen

Debra Lee Talks Transforming BET's Image

Best of 2010: So What Do You Do, Jennifer Weiner, Bestselling Novelist?

Emil Wilbekin Brings Black Women's Essence Online

Wattpad's Nina Lassam Talks eBook Publishing, Marketing

James Patterson: 'I Write Books People Want To Read'

Top Chef's Gail Simmons Tastes Sweet Success in Food Media

Don't Call it a Content Farm: The EIC of Aol's Patch Speaks Out

Janet Evanovich on Finding Bestseller Success

Donna Brazile: No More 'Hyper-Partisan Political Pundits'

HootSuite CEO: 'We Just Couldn't Find [a Tool], So We Decided to Start Building One'

Stacy London Talks Style, TV, and the Future of Fashion Mags

Meet Justin Osofsky, The Face of Facebook's Media Partnerships

Slate Editor David Plotz: 'Respect No Sacred Cows'

Starbucks Digital VP Serves Premium Content with Your Premium Roast

Gossip Girl Costume Designer Talks Trendsetting on TV

Shit My Dad Says Author: From Funny Tweets to Full-Fledged Comedy Career

Atlantic Digital's Bob Cohn: 'Surrender to the Chaos' of the Web

Seth Godin: 'I've Decided Not to Publish Any More Books in the Traditional Way'

Nelson George on Becoming a 'Well-Known Force' in Media

Hugh Hefner on Possible Playboy Sale, Plans for Brand

Daily Caller's Tucker Carlson: 'We Want to Succeed -- Bad'

Pamela Mitchell Reveals How To Reinvent Your Media Career

Talk Show Host Tavis Smiley on Using Media to Effect Change

Novelist Jennifer Weiner: "I Wish I Would Have Known How Little the New York Times Review Would Matter'

Foursquare Co-Founder Dennis Crowley Talks Startup Success

Google News Founder: 'Get Inside the Reader's Head'

Rick Bayless: 'Never Underestimate the Power of a Local Groundswell'

BlogTalkRadio Founder Talks Startups, Radio Reinvented

BuzzMedia's Jeff Leeds Remixes Traditional Music Criticism

WE tv President Kim Martin Talks About Rebranding the Network

Mr. Magazine on New Launches, Digital Delivery, and the Salvation of Print

Wendy Williams: 'Television Is A Beast. It Is Not An Easy Job'

Gilt Groupe CEO Shares Advice for Reaching the C-Suite

Trailblazer Jamie Foster Brown Dishes on Niche Success in Print

Alan Richman Digs Into the Craft of Food Writing

Ellies 2010: So What Do You Do, Josh Jackson, Editor-in-Chief of Paste?

Consumer Reports Editorial Director on Getting Readers to Pay for Content Online

New Media Leader Sree Sreenivasan Talks 'Tra-Digital' Journalism

Christian Science Monitor's John Yemma: Live 'Web-First'

From Fan to Founder: Sugar Inc. EIC Talks Shop

Wikipedia's Jimmy Wales Weighs in on Community Journalism, Pay Walls

InStyle's Foxman Updates A Fashion Staple for the Digital Age

Head of Yahoo! Media Searches for New Ways to Develop Content

Sharon Waxman: 'Be Essential' to Survive in Entertainment Media

Datwon Thomas Jumps From Print King to Online Leader

Inside Edition's Jim Moret Offers Perspective on Persevering in TV News

Fashion Expert Robert Verdi Carves His TV Niche

Sportscasting MVP Lesley Visser Shares her Career Play-By-Play

Behind the Seams with Fashion Media Force Nina Garcia

Microsoft's Mark Johnson Takes Us Behind the Scenes at Bing

Globetrotting Guru Peter Greenberg Exposes Truths in Travel

Sunny Anderson Reveals How She Got Her Food Network Show Cooking

Best of 2009: So What Do You Do, Hoda Kotb, Co-Anchor, The Today Show?

Today's Ann Curry: 'I Want to Be a Journalist that Meets the Needs of This Time'

Onion Editor Gets Real about Fake News

Lisa Ling Reveals How Her Sister's Imprisonment Impacted Her Career

Google's eBook Expert Opens Up about Lawsuit, Publishing Plans

AOL Media Pres. Ushers Brand, Content into New Era

Prime Time for Gayle King as Oprah Empire Moves to Cable

Ad Infinitum: Creative Director Takes on Industry in Tell-All Book

Digital Doyenne Caroline Little: Pay Walls Are Not 'Silver Bullet' Solution

Reviving Vibe: New Owner Speaks Out

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