Brian Abuga
Kenya
Covers:
Consumer tech, smartphones, accessories, peripherals, camping gear, baby gear
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
proofreading
Have you ever used a typewriter?
yes
How is social media changing news?
things are fast now
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
not applicable
What does it mean to be a journalist?
cover the truth
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
i can't remember
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
via email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Google docs
What's your favorite social network?
Youtube
Who do you wish followed you?
christian bale
Why did you become a journalist?
childhood dream
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?
all my stories
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
consistency
When's the best time to pitch you?
anytime but mornings always work better
What's the best pitch you ever got?
receiving review samples of a great pair of earbuds that I now use everyday
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
none
What's your favorite drink?
orange juice
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Playing soccer
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
engadget
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
that it's easy
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