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off the record portion of an interview

What Are the Rules About Off the Record? A Reporter’s Guide

Here's a popular journo question: "I've read threads about 'on' vs. 'off' the record, but, for etiquette purposes, how is this determined?" You'd be surprised how often we hear this question. And not even just…

Celeste Mitchell

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8 Terms Every Digital Media Journalist Should Know

As print newspapers and magazines continue to shutter or lay off staff, one thing remains evident as we move further into the 21st century: Digital has officially taken over. And while scoring a gig with…

Andrea Williams