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Sue shares wisdom from a lifetime in the field of broadcast journalism.  After teaching journalism at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland for two decades, Sue’s passion for the industry has her learning new skills as an award-winning multimedia journalist.  Listen to her share with Angela what brought her to and keeps her in this field.

Connect with Sue on Twitter: https://twitter.com/umnewsie?lang=en 

or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umnewsie/?hl=en 

Review Sue’s work at the University of Maryland: https://merrill.umd.edu/directory/sue-kopen-katcef 

WMUC radio: http://www.wmuc.umd.edu/ 

WBAL News Radio: https://www.wbal.com/ 

Floyd Protests Historic Ties: https://youtu.be/6eqm8YgEtOk 

Dateline Award Winner: https://spjdc.org/2021/06/4981/ 

Silver Circle Inductees: https://www.capitalemmys.tv/goldsilver/silver-circle-inductees/ 

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In today’s episode, Kelly Gray chats passion, purpose and pitches with Angela.  Kelly is an author and freelance writer based out of North Carolina.  She uses her work to support her life’s passions – helping others and animals.  To  connect with Kelly, visit https://www.kellygray.org/ or follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thekellygray/  or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kellygraymerritt

Azuridge Hotel: https://www.azuridgehotel.com/ 

The Canadian Splendor of Azuridge: https://palmbeach.floridaweekly.com/articles/the-canadian-splendor-of-azuridge/ 

The Post Hotel: https://posthotel.com/ 

Searching for a Cure to Writer’s Block in the Canadian Rockies: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/snow-job-a-cure-for-writers-block-in-the-canadian-rockies/2015/03/19/c424c08c-c9ab-11e4-a199-6cb5e63819d2_story.html 

Ziggy Marley: Joy, Flow and Positive Vibrations: https://gardenoflifecanada.com/blogs/lifestyle/ziggy-marley-joy-flow-positive-vibrations 

The Everything Guide to Budget Travel: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Family-Guide-Budget-Travel/dp/1605501204 

The Journal Project: https://www.kellygray.org/about 

For the Animals: https://www.kellygray.org/for-the-animals 

Hearth and Barn: https://www.hearthandbarn.com 

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In today's episode of Media in Minutes, Angela Tuell interviews long-time friend and videographer, Randy Rohrbaugh.  The two covered stories together during their first years in journalism.  Randy shares about the differences in working for local network news stations and finding his dream job with C-SPAN as a photographer and field tech.  Check out the links below for coverage Randy references during this interview.  You can connect with Randy via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-rohrbaugh-a818b577. 

C-SPAN Sean Spicer resignation: https://www.c-span.org/video/?431643-1/white-house-briefs-reporters-sean-spicer-resignation   

C-SPAN Benghazi hearing: https://www.c-span.org/video/?323989-1/hearing-2012-benghazi-consulate-attack 

C-SPAN Trump impeachment coverage: https://www.c-span.org/impeachment/  

C-SPAN Landmark Cases: Tinker vs Des Moines: http://landmarkcases.c-span.org/Case/24/Tinker-v-Des-Moines 

C-SPAN 50 state capitals tour (Alaska): https://www.c-span.org/video/?447931-1/alaska-state-capitol 

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In today's episode of Media in Minutes, Laura Begley Bloom talks journalism, travel and tourism, strong women and how to get a second passport.  Listen as Angela talks with Laura about how she finally decided to become a freelancer and got a client to see his own work in a more exciting light.  Laura enjoys writing a variety of topics and contributes regularly to a Forbes column, has a biweekly article for Trip Adviser and has a plethora of experience with Travel + Leisure as well as others (see show notes for mentioned articles in this episode).   

Connect with Laura via Twitter @laurabegley, on Instagram @LauraBegleyBloom, or via her website, http://laurabegleybloom.com/.

Article mentioning the work of Laura's relative, Albert H. Bodman: https://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/05/23/the-last-15-feet-at-vicksburg/

To read a copy of Albert Bodman's In sight of Vicksburg, visit https://www.worldcat.org/title/albert-holmes-bodman-diary-and-biographical-sketch-1863-1974/oclc/1060614560

Laura's recent article for CNBC about the Avengers: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/30/photos-inside-disneylands-marvel-avengers-campus-opening-in-june.html 

Want to Escape from America?  12 Countries Where You Can Buy Citizenship (And a Second Passport): https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurabegleybloom/2020/07/28/escape-america-countries-buy-citizenship-second-passport/?sh=5a3df80f7f74

Why Delta Airlines Paid Me $11,000 Not to Fly to Florida This Weekend:https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurabegleybloom/2017/04/09/why-delta-air-lines-paid-me-11000-not-to-fly-to-florida-this-weekend/?sh=46c1d0bf4de1

Business Insider articles: https://www.businessinsider.com/author/laura-begley-bloom 

Flyover Zone article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurabegleybloom/2021/03/29/bucket-list-travel-the-worlds-best-virtual-tours/?sh=548960ec4a02

Cruising is Back CNBC article: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/25/what-to-expect-on-cruises-vaccinated-only-zones-to-revamped-buffets.html

How This Black Woman is Killing It in the Casino World: https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurabegleybloom/2021/02/25/how-this-black-woman-is-killing-it-in-the-casino-world/?sh=766cd0e6e991 

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In today’s episode, Angela talks with Kelsey Ogletree about the importance of building long-term relationships in the media industry.  Based out of Alabama, Kelsey is a writer and editor, featured in The Wall Street Journal, Midwest Living, and others, a pitching coach, and corporate content creator. 

Visit https://www.kelseyogletree.com/ to read articles on how to bridge the gap between freelance writers and PR, or to sign up for her newsletter to learn about the next Office Hours workshop.

To read Kelsey's article on Mezcal, visit https://www.foodandwine.com/condiments/its-time-to-get-into-worm-salt

Her Wall Street Journal article on hotel cat amenities, can be read here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/dogs-vs-cats-why-pet-friendly-hotels-are-warming-to-felines-11561401093 

Connect with Kelsey Ogletree on Twitter or LinkedIn @KelseyOgletree, and Instagram @kbogletree

Learn more about Beyond Words care packages here: https://www.beyondwordsco.com/

To review data storytelling in business, technology, and entertainment visit: https://www.chartr.co/

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On this episode of Media in Minutes, we welcome health and medicine journalist Shari Rudavsky. Having worked for the Indianapolis Star for 16 years, Shari discusses what it's been like covering the COVID pandemic and how she chooses what stories to pursue. 

Read Shari's most recent articles for The Indy Star here: https://www.indystar.com/staff/2684151001/shari-rudavsky/

Follow Shari on Twitter: @srudavsky 

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In today’s episode Angela talks with Nycci Nellis, D.C.’s best known and most respected food and wine journalist.  Nellis is founder and publisher of TheListAreYouOnIt.com, D.C.’s premiere resource for all things food and wine.  In today’s show she shares more about her weekly show, Foodie & the Beast, where she hosts nationally and internationally celebrated chefs, mixologists, brewmasters, winemakers, food journalists, authors and other celebrities, as well as their weekly podcast, Industry Night, where Foodie & the Beast discuss the latest issues facing this global network of luminaries.

Connect with Nycci Nellis on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @NycciNellis

Follow her weekly on-air programs and podcasts, WTOP, Foodie & the Beast, and Industry Night, as well as sign up for her newsletter and learn about the D.C. area happenings in the dining out scene and more by visiting The List at https://www.thelistareyouonit.com/.

To learn more about Chefs for Equality, please visit https://chefsforequality.org/.

Try one of Nycci's favorite brunch recipes!
Marbled Pound Cake

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In today’s episode we talk with Megan Fernandez. Megan is executive editor at the award-winning, city/regional magazine, Indianapolis Monthly. She tells us about her time on a professional women's tackle football team - for a story! And, gives us insight into how the magazine works behind the scenes. Megan began writing for Indy Monthly in 1995 while studying journalism at Indiana University. She joined the staff in 2005 and is now the magazine’s primary lifestyle editor and writes feature stories on whatever piques her interest. 

You can find Megan on Twitter @MeganFernandez7
Facebook  @Megan.BriscoeFernandez
Instagram @MBFernandez234

Check out Megan's article on Kristine Bunch:  https://www.indianapolismonthly.com/longform/when-will-kristine-bunch-be-free 

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In today’s episode we talk with TV news personality Sherman Burdette. Sherman is a 2-time Emmy-Award winning host, reporter and producer for an Indianapolis TV news segment called "Where is Sherman”. It airs live every weekday morning from 7-10 a.m. on FOX59. Sherman talks about how he finally landed his dream job after many years in the business and how to grab his attention when pitching a story.

You can connect with him on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/sburdette1

Instagram at: @shermanburdette

Twitter: @shermanburdette  

Check out “Where is Sherman” online clips on FOX59’s website: https://fox59.com/morning-news/where-is-sherman/

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In today's episode we talk with tv news journalist Stacey Sakai. After nearly 15 years in front of the camera for local TV stations in Maryland, Texas and California, Stacy was recently named News Director for KION 546 and Telemundo 23 in Monterey County, California. Stacey is an Emmy and Associated Press award winning anchor and reporter. She gives us a behind the scenes look at the television news process and shares some important tips for PR pros on getting heard.

 You can connect with her on Facebook at:
https://www.facebook.com/stacy.sakai.7 &
https://www.facebook.com/StaceySakaiTV 

Instagram at: @stacysakai & @staceysakaitv

Check out KION546 & Telemundo23 at:
https://kion546.com