The Art of an AP article (a.k.a My HARO story)
Though I went to journalism school, I know very little about the inner workings of an actual news company. I've never seen behind the curtain as to what goes into getting a newspaper printed or posted on a daily basis.I know there are services like the Associated Press or Reuters that post articles that are then syndicated by papers/new sites all over the world. But until this Tuesday, I had … [more]
DIY Projects Equal Better Innovation
It's not an accident the signature line in my personal email says, 'Katie Charland - Project Addict'. I love taking on lots of different challenges because I'm at my best when I'm busy. Typically I've relied on work and events to keep me busy, but over time I realized I needed projects that challenge other parts of my brain. I needed something to do on weekends not filled with work.I had … [more]
The Great James Archer
Instead of a recap of 2011, or listing off my resolutions for the new year, I instead would like to pay homage to some of the mentors who have shaped my last year.And what better place to start than with the best =)When I first started at Gangplank, I was terrified of James Archer. For those who know James personally, or have even seen him, you'd know this is completely ridiculous. … [more]
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Presentations
'Making Social Media Safe for Kids' 2010: The original panel discussion covered the major social networking tools and their privacy settings. The slide show was compiled by myself and summarizes the key points from the discussion.Making social media safe for kids View more presentations from Raising Arizona Kids magazine.PodCampAZ 2009: My presentation "Relationships and the Web: How to … [Read More...]
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