Stories, ideas, and perspectives to spark your next creative move. Be Inspired features profiles, essays, and thought pieces that celebrate the work of media and creative professionals and remind you why you got into the industry in the first place.
239 articles
If you work within the media world, odds are you’ve heard of a union. Recently, digital and print publishing companies such as Harper Collins and Conde Nast have formed unions to demand a fairer workplace.…
Jess Focht
The fact that you're reading this probably means you're at least considering whether it's time to leave your job or stick with a job that's not really too bad. While the decision to stay or…
Corinne Grinapol
There's no shortage of writing career advice out there. Most of it is written by someone who has thought carefully about what would sound useful, rather than someone who has actually been in the room.…
Miles Jennings
An SEO Specialist (also called an SEO Expert, SEO Strategist, or Search Engine Optimization Specialist) is responsible for improving a website's visibility and ranking in search engines such as Google and Bing. By optimizing content,…
Jenell Talley
In this article: Neglecting to Read | Jumping In Without an Outline | Editing While You Write | No Writing Routine | Reacting Poorly to Feedback | FAQ Like most bad habits, poor writing practices…
Aja Frost
Interview originally conducted during Adam Glassman's tenure as Creative Director at O, The Oprah Magazine In this article: Quick Facts | The Creative Director Role | Biggest Challenges | Using Real Women as Models |…
Andrea Williams
A strategic guide to searching for art director jobs across media, advertising, and digital brands.
Mediabistro
In this article: Research Your Dream Job | Optimize Your Resume | Think Like an Entrepreneur | Immerse Yourself Online | Make the Leap | FAQ Are you a reporter thinking about becoming a publicist?…
Jennifer Pullinger
In this article: Should You Send a Goodbye Email? | 4 Dos | 3 Don'ts | Email Template | FAQs Whether you've accepted another position or are leaving voluntarily, you want to go out on…
Kristen Fischer
In this article: When Working for Free Makes Sense | Gary Vaynerchuk's Take | Questions to Ask First | When to Say No | How to Structure Unpaid Work | FAQs You want to get…
John Lombard