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What do you say to a laid-off friend?

Sep 24th, 2009 | By

Now more than ever, we need to know the five things never to say to a laid-off friend.



Job-hunting, dating share similarities

Sep 21st, 2009 | By

Is job-hunting like dating? Some say the comparisons are as obvious as they are creepy.



What is a news embargo? It’s all about timing the news

Sep 18th, 2009 | By

News embargoes are set by sources and can tie a newsroom’s hands or give it time to analyze, interview and create packages.



AP Style changes mean death to the know-it-alls

Sep 16th, 2009 | By

AP Style changes have made copy editing less of a magic art in newsrooms. AP Style revisions have made it easier for reporters to get things right.

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ReThinkNews Summit at MSU Seeks Answers

Sep 14th, 2009 | By

News audiences, credibility, advertising and media economics all came under some scrutiny at the Michigan State University’s School of Journalism ReThinkNews summit on Sept. 11, the second in a series.