Writing Tips Read, read, read Remember the 5Ws! Keep sentences short. Keep sentences short and simple. Shoot for 20 words or less Simple, not complex. Use simple sentence structure and simple words. Use familiar words. But don’t use that as an excuse to avoid building your vocabulary. Avoid unnecessary words. Make every word count. Read […]
Sources of News People – private citizens Government agencies Civic Associations Government bodies Elected or appointed officialsLocal, state, regional Law enforcement Police, FBI,DEA Courts i. Trials ii. Court documents (lawsuits) Documents/Records a. Police reports b. Public records i. Court cases ii. Minutes of public hearings iii. Property taxes Breaking News a. Car crash b. Plane crash c. Shooting d. Building collapsing e. Dog mauling kid Press Conferences […]
Contact: Neil Foote, Tom Joyner Foundation Spokesperson214.448.3765, neil@neilfoote.com For Immediate Release (Dallas, TX – September 12, 2007) Tennessee State University is the featured September ‘School of the Month’ for the Tom Joyner Foundation®. In conjunction with the Foundation, Tennessee State University is engaged in an aggressive campaign to raise money from alumni, friends and supporters […]
For Immediate Release (Oklahoma City, OK – August 27th, 2007) Perry Publishing & Broadcasting Company has partnered with veteran communications executive Sheila Eldridge to acquire five radio stations in Augusta, GA owned by Radio One Inc. (NASDAQ:ROIAK and ROIA) Russell M. Perry, owner of Oklahoma’s largest African-American owned media company, announced that he has […]
For Immediate Release Morehouse Grad Carl Bowen’s Classic Designs win National Contest (Los Angeles – August 24th, 2007) Atlanta Designer Carl Bowen and J. Anthony Brown share a common bond or should I say ‘thread’: They are on a mission to make sure men are dressed ‘clean’ and ‘sharp’ — all the time. Bowen, 24, […]
October 29 – November 1, 2007 New York City Thanks to the generosity of DaimlerChrysler, The Gannett Foundation and The McClatchy Company, nine (9) fellowships will be available for the October 2007 Albert E. Fitzpatrick Leadership Development Institute hosted by The New York Times Company. These fellowships allow minority managers to receive executive development and training […]
For Immediate Release Contact: Neil Foote, Foote Communications, neil@neilfoote.com (Los Angeles – August 21st, 2007) Comedian J. Anthony Brown, known for his quick wit as co-host of the nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show, will unveil his new line of men’s clothing at the MAGIC Show, the largest apparel show in the world. Brown, co-host […]
CBS’s ’60 Minutes’ – March 2006 (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) ED BRADLEY (voice-over): For Tiger, the greater the pressure, the bigger the rush. He won three of his first six tournaments this year, all of them on the final hole, two of them in playoffs. No one handles the stress of competition better. (END VIDEO CLIP) […]
From time to time, there are interviews on TV or quotes in newspaper and magazine articles , excerpts from books or magazines that are worth saving. The following quotes and excerpts are from a diverse group of individuals, including Internet billionaire and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban to golf superstar Tiger Woods. Discuss. Ponder. Debate. […]
Black Press’ Radio’s DC Livers covered the 14th Annual National Association of Minority Media Executives (NAMME) Conference July 10 -12, and offers an insight some of the critical issues as well as features interviews with several of its participants. Enjoy … Black Media Reality Check: Media veteran Virgil Smith gives tough love advice to Black […]
