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Drew Whitcomb on Muck Rack

Drew Whitcomb

Fort Collins
As seen in: WearTesters
Covers:  Reviews of running shoes, cross training shoes, basketball shoes, sportswear, apparel and sporting goods.
Doesn't Cover: Industry news and release dates
Cofounder of @weartesters

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

WearTesters

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No

How is social media changing news?

It's placing a huge emphasis on headlines

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Trent Grimm, The Independent from Ted Lasso

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Finding the truth whatever and wherever it may be

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

A quick email

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

Gsuite, Wordpress, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, Instagram, Twitter, Discord, Slack, YouTube, Microsoft Office

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter

Who do you wish followed you?

The executives of all the major shoe brands

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Find your niche and explore it thoroughly

When's the best time to pitch you?

Mornings

What's your favorite drink?

Dr. Pepper

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

Running or playing basketball

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

The Wirecutter

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