On this week’s episode of the ConnectThe2 podcast we spoke with Scott Raynovich, founder and principal analyst at Futuriom. We discuss his favorite video conferencing platform, how his role as a magazine editor prepared him to be an analyst and the most effective ways to pitch him. Here are the biggest takeaways from our conversation. If you like what you’re reading be sure to listen to the whole episode linked at the bottom of this page.

PR is a tricky business where one comment can make you the hero or the goat depending on how it’s said, phrased, or heard. What does it take to connect with reporters in this 24/7 multi-media world you ask? We asked too! Join us as we interview Eric Savitz, tech editor for Barron’s. We learn all about his career in journalism, his favorite tech events to attend, and his go-to TV shows for 2020.

On this episode of the WitzEnd podcast, we had the pleasure of interviewing Lydia Dishman, journalist and editor for Fast Company. Lydia reports on the intersection of tech, leadership, commerce and innovation. She began her writing career at a very early age, starting her own neighborhood newspaper at the age of 13. Ever since then she has been fascinated with the art form of writing, and she was kind of enough to share an hour with us, discussing her passion for journalism, reading and dance. We also get the insider scoop on how to best pitch Lydia for story ideas. Here are the biggest takeaways from our conversation. If you like what you’re reading, be sure to listen to the whole episode, linked at the bottom of this page.

Jon Arnold is an independent research analyst (J Arnold & Associates) in the communications technologies space. He joins the WitzEnd podcast to discuss his career in technology, starting his own podcast, and playing keyboard for the SIPtones. We play a fun trivia game at the end, and learn some fascinating facts about Canada. If you like what you’re reading, be sure to listen to the whole episode, linked at the bottom of this page.

Thinking about how much we enjoyed interviewing Mike Vizard of the Channel Happy Hour podcast! Mike joins the WitzEnd team to discuss his journey with podcasting, how he manages his time as a freelancer, and what technology he is looking forward to seeing develop in the future.

On the last WitzEnd podcast for 2019, we had the pleasure of interviewing Catherine Sbeglia, reporter for RCR Wireless. Based in Wisconsin, Catherine covers technology in the B2B publishing industry. We learn all about her entry to tech journalism, her advice on how to approach interviews with journalists, and what life is like in “America’s Dairyland.”

Joining us on the last WitzEnd podcast episode of the year, is Sascha Segan, lead analyst of mobile coverage at PCMag.com. We talk about his experience being on a popular game show as a kid in the 1980’s, his idea of the perfect phone, and what stories are fascinating him the most right now.

Flip to the channel where we interviewed Gina Narcisi – senior editor of the Channel Company (CRN). Gina covers the networking and telecommunications market for CRN. She’s also a self-proclaimed foodie with an enthusiasm for craft beer and travel. Gina joins us to discuss her recent move to Los Angeles, how she got her start as a tech reporter, and what advice she would offer to new journalists starting out in their career.

On this episode of the WitzEnd Podcast, we had the pleasure of interviewing Alison Diana, editor at Light Reading’s Broadband World News. We learn about her first job as a journalist for the Rolling Stone Magazine, her love for the Yankees, and what not to do when pitching story ideas.

On our 10th episode for 2019, the WitzEnd Podcast had the pleasure of interviewing a fellow word nerd, Sarah Needleman, of the Wall Street Journal! We cover her experience as a videogame reporter, her favorite part of being a journalist and the best way to reach her for breaking news.