Karl Schilling
South Carolina
As seen in:
Des Moines Register,
Fort Myers News-Press,
HNA,
Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung,
ThinkAdvisor,
SS&C Technologies Blog,
WLZ / Waldeckische Landeszeitung,
Zip06
Covers:
health sciences, bio-sciences, psychology of investing, fraud, scams, investment behaviors, predatory sales tactic, smart decisions about money
Karl Schilling is a professional advocate that helps people make smart decisions about money. The Founder of the Advocacy network has over 44 years’ experience
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
I did a sports column for a local newspaper. That led to my becoming a radio spots talk host.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
It is creating a universe of fact and fiction and making people more responsible for due diligence.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Murphy Brown
What does it mean to be a journalist?
The moral and ethical responsibility to report facts and also help people expand their thinking processes.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
social media, microsoft office
What's your favorite social network?
LinkedIn
Who do you wish followed you?
Investors and businesses seeking to simplify their financial decision making processes
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Working on uncovering scams, fraud and predatory sales tactics
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Stay persistent and focused
When's the best time to pitch you?
anytime
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