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How to Make A Great Resume Reel

January 15, 2021

how to create a resume reel

  When I graduated from college in 1993, I packed up the car with resume reels and drove to news stations within an 8-hour radius delivering my tape. Back then, the biggest challenge was getting a News Director to agree to meet me so I could introduce myself and hand off the video in person. […]

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5 Practices That Will Grow Your Social Media Following

January 5, 2021

Grow A Social Media Following

A robust social media audience can do a lot to build your personal brand. If you have been putting off jumping into the social media scene, it is way easier to get going than you think. Here are 5 super simple, sure-fire, ways to grow your social media following and community. Follow  Do you want […]

Filed Under: Career Advice

5 Things Holding You Back From Success

December 5, 2020

5 things holding you back

As an agent to broadcasters and athletes, I spend a lot of time strategizing with clients and counseling them on their careers. There are many reasons why one person thrives in a job, while the other flails. But I have found five common explanations emerge most often when I seek answers to what keeps a […]

Filed Under: Athletes, Broadcasters, Career Advice

Why Twitter Is Important for Sports Broadcasters and Journalists

November 14, 2020

importance of Twitter

I was livid with my husband when he signed me up for a Twitter account in 2009 without asking me first. “We both work in industries where we need to stay current with technology,” He explained. It didn’t take long for me to change my tune. I’m thankful he introduced me early on to a […]

Filed Under: Broadcasters, Career Advice

Why Broadcasters Should Focus On Instagram

October 16, 2020

broadcasters must master instagram

I often get asked how important is it for broadcasters to have a strong social media presence. My answer is VERY. Like it or not, social media has become a validator of status for media personalities. While Facebook is still the most used social media platform, Instagram and Twitter are the most effective for broadcasters. […]

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