Chris  Powell on Muck Rack

Chris Powell

Covers:  healthcare, media, pressreleases, consumer products, consumer affairs, law, real estate, consumer, social media, pitches, short sales, fashion, products, public relations, consumer finance, b2b, healthcare technology, hospitality, press, campaigns, consumer electronics, consumer technology
A Public Relations firm focusing on media strategy campaigns with offices in California and New York.

Interview

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, when I was a kid I used to write novels with the typewriter thinking I was Stephen King.

How is social media changing news?

Its quicker, short, concise and gets the news out there to millions.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

My favorite fictional journalist has to be Stephen King due to him writing and then the movies adapting "Stand By Me." One of the best movies

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

As a PR person, email is my tool for communication along with Skype, Facebook, Twitter, About.me, LinkedIN, Muckrack to name a few.

What's your favorite social network?

Facebook or LinkedIN

Why did you become a journalist?

I started out being a TV journalist right after college cause I always want to tell a story. That is why journalism and PR go hand and hand.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

There is two sides to every story and have at least 3 sources.

When's the best time to pitch you?

Usually I am the one pitching media, but if you want to pitch me your business needing a media relations/public relations campaign-anytime!

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