Marianne Pfeifer
(She/Her)
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advertising, mobile technology, andriod, innovative branded content, entertainment, igaming, startup trends, iphone, social media, start-ups, content marketing, vr, ai, bitcoin, mr, brands
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Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
No. I spent my career in the media and entertainment field. Journalism became a natural next step for me.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes.
How is social media changing news?
Yes. In lighting speed.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Terkel
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Everything
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
It goes both ways. But generally yes.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Any tools I can get my hands on. I am writer, digital producer, and editor. Adobe Creative suites to cloud computing platforms is key.
What's your favorite social network?
No favorite. Use all if them.
Who do you wish followed you?
Eric Schmidt and he does.
Why did you become a journalist?
I always had that next question to ask.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Not high school. But the Spartan Daily at SJSU.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Cisco Systems collaboration is the best. It could be a book.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Write. practice. Collaborate
When's the best time to pitch you?
After 10 am to 2 pm or early evening PST.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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