John Kiguru
Verified
(He/Him)
As seen in:
Crypto News Flash,
ZyCrypto,
CoinSpeaker,
Coingape,
Inside Bitcoins,
Cryptoknowmics,
Crypto Daily,
Use The Bitcoin
Covers:
Cryptocurrency, ICOs IEOs, Blockchain, Finance, Bitcoin, Technology, Digital assets, DeFi, NFTs.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Writer.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No.
How is social media changing news?
It is bringing the news to the people. Sometimes, whether they want it or not.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
R.L Stines
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It means being a good communicator, a trustworthy person, and a competent individual.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email, I guess.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Grammarly, Wordpress, Editor
What's your favorite social network?
LinkedIn
Who do you wish followed you?
Cz Binance
Why did you become a journalist?
I loved the freedom and the ability to free people using information.
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?
$50,000 Price Tag On Bitcoin (BTC) Based On ‘Great Wealth Transfer’
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
The best time to start was yesterday and if you missed that, the next best time is now.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Future Of Money
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Can't remember.
What's your favorite drink?
Gin.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Pub
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Forbes Business, Bloomberg Business
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
It's technical.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
Create a Muck Rack profile.