How to Pitch: Your tip sheets, straight from the editors
How to Pitch: PasteThis independent music and culture mag wants writers who look left of center for inspiration.
By Phil Rudich, December 19, 2008
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Pitching an Agent: Literary agents tell you what kind of manuscripts they're looking for.
Pitching an Agent: 'Specializing in Spanish Nonfiction'This agent focuses on the growing niche of Hispanic-interest nonfiction, as well as general interest books in English.
By M. David Hornbuckle, November 25, 2008
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Interviews: mb conversations with media-world notables
So What Do You Do, Heather Hartle, Co-Founder/Creative Director, 7x7?This self-starter dishes on revamping her mag for the Web and how community focus keeps her business competitive.
By Noah Davis, December 24, 2008
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Departments: Recurring mb features
Revolving Door Newsletter: 12.23.08WaPo's Online Editor Steps Down
December 23, 2008
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Follow The Money
Follow The Money: Evaluating A Buyout OfferFacing a stay-or-go decision? We got firsthand advice from media vets, plus questions to ask when a buyout offer arises.
By Jenny Cromie, December 2, 2008
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Hey, How'd You Do That?
Hey, How'd You Build A 50-Title Publishing Network?This CEO shares how she created a franchise of local food mags in six years and her plans for extending the brand.
By Joy Parks, December 16, 2008
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PR, Perfected: The sharpest public relations advice
PR, Perfected: How To Get Corrections/RetractionsSet the record straight with these tested tactics for amending a media mistake.
By Whitney McKnight, December 15, 2008
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What to Charge
What To Charge: Web ProductionProfit from new media opportunities with an online production project.
By Laura Palotie, November 18, 2008
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Features: Our original reporting
Publishing Insights From Across The PondA journo's field guide to working on either side of the Atlantic, from decision-making to donuts.
By Sarah Ivens, December 10, 2008
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Transcripts: Catch up on our seminars, panel discussions, and special events
mb Seminar: Journalism Ethics, Online and OffGet tips from an industry expert on how to navigate situations that aren't black and white.
By Lynda Gorov, April 15, 2008
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Pitches That Worked: The inside story on getting an assignment
Pitches That Worked: PregnancyOne pitch scored a new writer a byline and led to four more assignments. We break down her query and highlight what worked.
By Noah Davis, February 27, 2008
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From the Editors: Book editors offer a look inside the publishing house
From the Editors: Into Projects 'On The Edge''I adore narrative nonfiction,' says this hands-on editor eager to add female thriller writers to her wide-ranging list.
By Rachel Kramer Bussel, May 30, 2007
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HR Qs: A look inside major media companies' human-resources departments.
HRQs: Community Connect, Inc.Powering ethnic social networking Web sites, this company prizes diversity and seeks hires to further its team efforts.
By Rebecca L. Fox, August 22, 2006
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Party Photos: Snapshots from our famous cocktail parties
Party Photos!Party Photos: Social Media Panel | Party Photos: PRNewser Holiday Party in New York | Party Photos: Holiday Party in Chicago
December 19, 2008
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Book Keeping: The business of books, straight from authors
Book Keeping: Even Celebrity Authors Have to HustleSex and the City and Californication star Evan Handler has a second memoir out -- and he wants to make sure you hear about it.
By Melissa Walker, May 27, 2008
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mbManage: Exploring workplace issues for media industry professionals
mb Manage: To Promote or Not to PromoteIndustry vets discuss mastering the fine art of asking for a promotion.
By Maya Avrasin, March 10, 2008
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How To: Things you need to know to do your work better.
Get A Guest Blogging GigNetworking on the net as a guest blogger can promote your work on a greater scale.
By Laura Palotie, April 21, 2008
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Video: Watch writers pitch editors, see industry experts and events
The Customer Is The CompanyNew media thought leaders including Craig Newmark tackle how you can harness social media to build a sustainable, robust brand.
December 12, 2008
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Essays: First-person reflections on life in the media business
New Media, New Censorship ConcernsThis NYT reporter questions the future of freedom of the press on the Internet.
By Diana B. Henriques, December 17, 2008
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SalesRants: Our ad guy on the inside reveals what really goes on in media sales
SalesRants XX: The Acne HorseIn sales, determination and grit outweigh shining personalities. Secret Sales Guy explains all.
By Anonymous, November 16, 2006
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Books: Excerpts from books about the media business and interviews with authors
Excerpt: Small Screen, Big PictureWriter, producer and exec Chad Gervich breaks down the key strategies for breaking into the TV business in his new book -- and tells mediabistro.com how he did it.
By Chad Gervich, December 1, 2008
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