What was your first job as a journalist?
Copywriter for advertising agency...
Have you ever used a typewriter?
I old enough to say yes, but one of the first electronic ones back in the early 90s!
How is social media changing news?
Totally. I'm relatively new to Twitter and now rely on it for the breaking stories in ALL fields I'm interested in.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
I always had a soft spot for Lois Lane....
What does it mean to be a journalist?
I consider myself an industry expert and blogger - not a journalist - although I do admire certain journalists...
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
- when Lance Armstrong went on Oprah. Had me genuinely laughing out loud - inspired and little cruel.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Phone or email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Of course!
What's your favorite social network?
twiiter
Who do you wish followed you?
Bill Clinton, Piers Morgan and Oprah to name a few...
Why did you become a journalist?
I'm a blogger, thought leader & industry observer but wouldn't consider myself a journalist..
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?
(one of my first blogs)
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Find a topic that you care enough and go deep....
When's the best time to pitch you?
0900-1200 (CET)
