Gene DellaSala
Verified
As seen in:
Audioholics
Covers:
Home theater reviews, hifi education, set up tips
Doesn't Cover:
Computer reviews
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
my own publication, Audioholics.com
Have you ever used a typewriter?
yes
How is social media changing news?
it's making everyone a self-proclaimed subject matter expert and rewarding sensationalism over journalistic integrity.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To hold true to your own assessment of a news story or product review without being influenced by marketing people or toxic fandom.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Audio Precision
What's your favorite social network?
Youtube.com is my favorite social media platform. I enjoy producing content, hosting livestreams and engaging with our audience.
Who do you wish followed you?
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Why did you become a journalist?
To bring balance to an audio industry largely based on subjective opinion with little fact based assessment.
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?
Truth it Power Ratings for AV Receivers
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Research a topic well before reporting. Triple check for accuracy and stay humble.
When's the best time to pitch you?
evenings
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Benefits of home automation
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
how I need exotic terminations on unused inputs of my preamp.
What's your favorite drink?
Old Fashion
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Listening to music in my home theater.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That we don't believe in quality audio cables.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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