HOW JOURNALISTS HAVE BECOME HOOKED ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Almost half of journalists and media professionals say they couldn’t work without social media, yet many believe it has affected their productivity and is undermining traditional journalistic values, a new Cision report finds. The study also finds that the overwhelming majority of reporters prefer to be pitched by email, not phone. No time to read the report? We’ve condensed its main findings for you.

SHOOTING & EDITING VIDEO COURSE 23-24 NOV

Brush up on your video shooting & editing skills in our practical, two-day course designed to help you produce high-quality film for your company or organisation. We’ve had lots of interest in this course, so have decided to hold an open training session on 23-24 November. More details will follow but save the dates and email us if interested: info@cleareurope.eu

CAN JOURNALISTS MAKE AUDIENCES CARE? 

A new EJO study suggests personal stories and photos are much more effective at grabbing audience attention than factual reporting. So when writing stories for your websites or brochures, don’t forget the human angle – profiles, interviews and case studies all richly illustrated with stunning shots.

WE’RE HIRING!

Are you media-savvy? Are you passionate about communication? Come and join our young, exciting company as Communication and Business Development Manager.

THINGS WE’VE LIKED ON SOCIAL MEDIA

• The best times to post on social media to get the most out of your content
• Break down the barriers and create successful video content for social media
• What can the virtual reality boom do for you?
• Drumpf syncs his messages with hand gestures and OTT body language
• Blogging: “Don’t wander generally, be meaningful and specific.”

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TRAINER PROFILE – LEO CENDROWICZ

Our lead writer Leo Cendrowicz has worked as a journalist for over two decades, reporting from around the globe for dozens of titles on a plethora of issues – from reporting EU affairs in Brussels to covering the Zimbabwe elections in 2013. He was longtime correspondent for Time in Brussels and his work has appeared in the Guardian, The Independent, The Financial Times and The Hollywood Reporter. He also edits The Economist Guide to the European Union. Check out his profile below.