How to report a speech
There are two ways of reporting a speech. The first is to use the exact words of the speaker. In this case, quotation marks should […]
3 reasons to hold a press conference
If you have something noteworthy to convey hold a press conference. It has three big advantages: One, it is best way to get the media […]
8 tips to cover press conferences
A press conference can prove to be an important source of information provided you have made the right preparations. Here are eight tips to cover […]
How to build trust on Twitter
Twitter is like a news wire where millions of news flashes are published every day. The information is not vetted or verified by professional journalists. […]
Elements of a newspaper
# Anchor: A soft story used at the base of Page One. The headline of such a story is different to the headlines used for […]
How reporters should use Twitter to get news
Twitter has emerged as the best listening post on the net. It is a news vine, a great source for information for reporters. You too […]
How journalists decide news value
News is anything that is unusual; information that will interest a large number of people. For news to have value, it must be relevant to […]
5 characteristics of a good news report
Journalism is a craft, and needs to be learnt the hard way. To excel, you need to be a good craftsman. You should know how […]
5 reasons why TV coverage of Cyclone Phailin is disappointing
The build up is incredible. Every television channel is focusing on Cyclone Phailin. You are being repeatedly told that the danger posed by the storm […]