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As seen in: WFLA-TV (Tampa, FL), WFOR-TV (Miami, FL), Scoop.it, WKRG-TV (Mobile, AL), WWLP-TV (Chicopee, MA), KOKI-TV (Tulsa, OK), WISH-TV (Indianapolis, IN), Investigative Reporters and Editors, Investigative Reporting Workshop, WBAB-FM (West Babylon, NY), WHPT-FM (Saint Petersburg, FL) and
Covers:  south florida news, technology, miami, website design, small business, web culture, entrepreneurs
News Anchor at @WFLA · Husband to @TaraManisBenson · Dad to Bella and Brooklyn · Covering the big stories and talkers ⚡️

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Help Us Bring Jodi Home – Your Support Makes a Difference • Find Jodi Huisentruit

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By Josh Benson Verified
| findjodi.com
Friend: We need your help. As a supporter of our mission at FindJodi.com, you understand the importance of our work in seeking justice for Jodi Huisentruit, a beloved Mason City, Iowa news anchor who disappeared without a trace on June 27, 1995. FindJodi, Inc. has remained committed to uncovering the truth about what happened to Jodi. Our dedicated team of volunteers works tirelessly to investigate leads, raise public awareness, and keep Jodi’s story alive.
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Update: Winsted, Minnesota, Police Chief Says No Human Remains Found In Recent Search • Find Jodi Huisentruit

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By Josh Benson Verified
| findjodi.com
FindJodi is learning new details about the recent search in Winsted, Minnesota, in connection with a tip on the Jodi Huisentruit case. Winsted Police Chief Justin Heldt confirmed to FindJodi’s Caroline Lowe no human remains were found during the October 18th search of a site in his city and that some farm animal remains were recovered. He noted that it’s not unusual to find animal bones in a rural area like Winsted.
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How Stanley 10x'd their revenue thanks to the 40-ounce cup you see everywhere • Josh Benson

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By Josh Benson Verified
| joshbenson.com
When I open my toolbox, I still notice the Stanley logo on some of the screwdrivers. Growing up, the word Stanley represented not only tools, but those hammertone green products like the indestructible thermos. Remember the one? But in 2020 things would change drastically for the company all thanks to the 40-ounce cup you see everyone in stores and online. Stanley has been around forever, 110 years to be exact. And they were clipping along just fine at $70 million/year in revenue.
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Interview

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What was your first job as a journalist?

I was hired as a reporter for KAAL-TV (ABC-6) in Austin, Minnesota (Home of SPAM!) back in 2002.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Absolutely. Loved the sound. Hated the misfires.

How is social media changing news?

We are a 'short attention span' culture. Not only does social media break stories down, it happens as-it-happens. But it has to be right!

Awards

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Hearst Journalism Award

2002 - Broadcast News Feature

Broadcast News Feature, Category: Television I

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Society of Professional Journalists Award

2002 - Award of Merit

Northwest Broadcast News Association's Eric Sevareid Award

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Society of Professional Journalists Award

2004 - Best Series

13-part series about the disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit, a former anchorwoman from KIMT-TV in Mason City. She was abducted on June 27, 1995 from the parking lot of her apartment complex.

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APTRA Mark Twain Award

2009 - Best Coverage of an Ongoing Story

Best Coverage of an Ongoing Story: "The Big Switch," Josh Benson, Paul Hanke, KVOA-TV, Tucson

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