Keisha Singleton on Muck Rack

Keisha Singleton

(She/Her)
Sunshine Coast
Covers:  Payments, Monetization, Technology, SaaS, Business, Ecommerce
editor @whop blog. sunshine coast. currently reading something unsettling. she/her.

Interview

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes - and it didn't go too well

How is social media changing news?

Breaking down traditional routes to publication and giving creators and brands the power to post their own stories, PR campaigns, etc.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Harriet the Spy

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

Search Candy, Ahrefs, Ghost, Notion, Excel, Grammarly, Feedly

Who do you wish followed you?

Mindy Kaling

Why did you become a journalist?

I never really had access to newspapers when I was younger, and no internet until I was in my teens.

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

Yes - as editor!

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

I'm proud of working with Bonfire to share stories of creators and how they are leveraging Web3 for their work, it's inspiring stuff!

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Keep at it - keep writing, refining your skills, joining communities

What's the worst pitch you ever got?

Anyone who starts a cold pitch with 'hello dear'

What's your favorite drink?

Any gin based cocktail, but if I had to choose one, then an Aviation

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

Cheek Media - a start-up digital platform 'amplifying stories and ideas'

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