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Smart Analysis on Brussels Attacks from Joshua Hersh

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Ralph Hanson

We’ve had round the clock news about the bombings in Brussels over the last few days, but some of the sharpest reporting I’ve seen has come from freelancer Joshua Hersh’s Twitter feed.  I’m to post several of his tweets from … Continue reading →

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Telling Data-Driven Stories

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Ralph Hanson

This morning our Comm students at University of Nebraska at Kearney were fortunate enough to have a virtual class visit from Dr. Jan Boyles from the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication at Iowa State University.  She talked with us about some … Continue reading →

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Who are the Press?

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Ralph Hanson

One question that’s pretty hard to answer these days is “Who is a reporter?” Is this someone who works for a newspaper?  A television station? A radio network?  Most folks would say, yes, these people are reporters. But as I … Continue reading →

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Questions Worth Asking (Maybe)

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Ralph Hanson

Is public relations simply talking to people, placing press releases and blocking access to executives? In fact, none of those are at the core of modern PR, according to PR mogul Richard Edelman.  Good summary of what public relations is … Continue reading →

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Remembering Journalist Michael Hastings

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Ralph Hanson

Rolling Stone and BuzzFeed contributor Michael Hastings died Tuesday of injuries suffered in a car crash in Los Angeles. Hastings was best known for his 2010 profile of Gen. Stanley McChristal that ultimately led to President Obama firing him as … Continue reading →

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