Mary Charleson
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Marketing & Media Strategist, President fiveminutemarketing.com / Founder carryonqueen.com / Thought leader, speaker & author
Interview
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Of course! Grade 9 typing class. Who would have known how important keyboarding skill would have become back then?
How is social media changing news?
The good? exposing more people to content, helping writers share. The bad? Algorithms that squelch random discovery.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Getting to the truth. Sharing insights.
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook for social. LinkedIn for work. YouTube for both.
Why did you become a journalist?
The share knowledge and inspiration with readers. Do I love the creative struggle? No. But I love the results!
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes. I was the editor and also a reporter, come to think of it. Long time since I've considered that was pointing me in this direction!
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
They're all my babies.
What's your favorite drink?
Coffee in the morning. Wine at night.
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