Matthew Ablon on Muck Rack

Matthew Ablon

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(He/Him)
D, Dallas, Fort Worth, Texas
As seen in: KTVT-TV (Ft. Worth, TX), MSN, Yahoo Entertainment, WFOR-TV (Miami, FL), Yahoo Finance, Miami Herald, Yahoo, KING-TV (Seattle, WA), WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC), KHOU-TV (Houston, TX), WKYC-TV (Cleveland, OH) and
Covers:  Breaking, crime, court, government, blotter, NatSec, tech, education, sports (occasionally), LGBTQ communities, health, automotive, politics
Doesn't Cover: International, entertainment, celebrities
Digital news dude @CBSNewsTexas • Giant Star Wars fan •🏳️‍🌈• RTs ≠ endorsements • News tips: matthew.ablon@cbs.com
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Interview

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Lois Lane

What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

#OhHailNo or #OHinTheNewsroom

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Via email

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter

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

The immediate reaction in South Carolina’s upstate to the passing of Chadwick Boseman.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Journalism will test your patience, your fortitude, but most importantly your character. Be beacons of truth with compassion.

When's the best time to pitch you?

Late mornings or afternoons

What's your favorite drink?

I love a refreshing lemonade!
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