Be Inspired

Be Inspired

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.

On March 22, Shane Hegde published a handwritten letter in the New York Times and listed his personal cell number at the bottom. He invited […]

Air’s CEO Is Betting $70 Million That AI Won’t Replace Creatives

Shane Hegde put his personal cell number in the New York Times to make the case. We sat down with him to find out if it holds up.

7 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know About Unions in Media

5 Signs It’s Time to Start Looking for a Different Job

Writing Career Advice from 20+ Authors and Editors Who’ve Actually Done It

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5 Bad Writing Habits That Hurt Your Career (And How to Fix Them)

Adam Glassman Interview: What It’s Like Being Creative Director at O, The Oprah Magazine

Art Director Jobs: How to Find and Land Creative Roles

How to Change Careers in Media Without Starting Over

Goodbye Email When Leaving a Job: 7 Rules, a Template & What NOT to Say