Americans just experienced a drawn-out, contentious presidential election -- and for weeks it seemed like every news story was focused on politics. When so much coverage is devoted to a single issue, pitching the media can be a daunting task. But organizations still need to...
In the movie "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days," Kate Hudson's character writes a dating "How to" in reverse. What NOT to do on the dating scene. Just like certain things drive dates away, certain pitching mistakes can almost instantly relegate your email to...
When it comes to online articles, the competition for clicks has never been fiercer. The Washington Post alone publishes 500 articles per day. That's why it's so important to spend time brainstorming your headline. Here are a few tips. Get with the Times Readers are more likely...
The 2017 Oscars made history on Sunday. But not in a good way. Some poor soul handed the presenters for best picture the wrong envelope, prompting them to name La La Land the winner instead of Moonlight. Producers and stagehands eventually corrected the mistake and...
You're a restaurant owner who just royally messed up. You made a frequent customer wait an hour for a table, and the filet mignon he ordered turned out a little fishy. (Spoiler alert: It was fish.) Your instinct might be to rush that customer out...
Real men don't cry. This age-old refrain may not apply to public leaders anymore. During a recent gun control speech, the leader of the free world wiped a tear from his cheek as he publicly recalled the heartbreaking mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. While supporters...