Brought to you by METRO Magazine, METROspectives discusses all the latest topics impacting mobility, public transportation, the private motorcoach industry and more.
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Greetings Friends! We are Bell Global Justice Institute, a human rights organization in Metro Detroit working to advance and promote the human rights of women and girls'. We are excited to launch our Podcast, and we aim to build awareness for our listeners on the unique challenges and barriers women and girls face around the world in realizing their human rights and to highlight change agents working to build a safe and more just world for every woman and girl.
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Pitching stories or ideas to the media is hard. Each episode, author and journalist-turned PR, Helen Croydon interviews a commissioning editor, writer or producer at a high profile media outlet on what, why, who and when they commission a story. If you want to understand how journalists find interviewees and choose stories, this is one for you. Helen helps get people get into the media with https://thoughtleadershippr.com/
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If you love the arts and you’re interested in Western Australia, then this is the podcast for you! Presented by Seesaw, WA’s premiere online arts magazine https://www.seesawmag.com.au/, Your Arts Playground is a fast and furious 15 minutes, jam-packed with everything you need to know about what’s coming up in metro and regional WA. Each month Seesaw editors Rosalind Appleby and Nina Levy will be sharing their hot tips on what shows, concerts and exhibitions are coming up. Whether you’re frus ...
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Talking Differently About Public Transit with Mark Aesch
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Today, Mark Aesch, CEO/Founder of TransPro Consulting, joinsMETRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman. Topics include: · How to think differently about publictransportation. · Moving away from the ridership question. · Finding the right story for your agency to tell. · The Rays The Mark Foundation. Make sure you're signed up for the METRO Express newslet…
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Hi everyone! My name is London, and I am the Founder and President of Bell Global Justice Institute – and through our EMPOWER Podcast, I will be sharing snippets of my life and the experiences that have helped to shape me into the advocate I am today. I hope my stories will inspire others to tell their stories and to be proud of their journey. This…
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EMPOWER Podcast Featuring Special Guest Angelica Bidlack, Founder of Themis Magazine
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Greetings listeners! Welcome back to our EMPOWER Podcast! We are embarking on Season 2 of our podcast, and we are proud to spotlight Ms. Angelica Bidlack, a passionate advocate for social and environmental justice and Founder of Themis Magazine, an online publication designed to amplify the voices of young people. Read more about Angelica below: An…
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Safety, AI, and More with Axis Communications' Anthony Incorvati
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Welcome back to METROspectives. Today, Anthony Incorvati, Business Development Manager, Americas, for Axis Communications, joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman from the APTA EXPO show floor. Topics include: Axis Communications’ product portfolio How AI can be a good fit for transit Finding what works best for a transit agency Tech and public t…
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Part Two: Innovation and Partnerships with Vontas CEO Peter Aczel and Special Guests
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Welcome back to METROspectives. Today, Peter Aczel, CEO for Vontas; Jonny Simkin, CEO of Swiftly; and David Block-Schachter, Chief Business Officer at Transit, join METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman. Topics include: A first of its kind partnership between Vontas,Swiftly, and Transit How open APIs will make larger-scaleintegrations a reality How s…
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The Unique Challenges Facing Smaller Transit Agencies and More with CTAA’s Scott Bogren
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Welcome back to METROspectives. Today, Scott Bogren, Executive Director for the CommunityTransportation Association of America (CTAA), joins METRO’s Executive EditorAlex Roman. Topics include: What issues CTAA members are currently facing,including procurement and vehicle availability. New (and old) mobility approaches to betterserve communities. T…
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Welcome back to METROspectives. Today, Peter Aczel, CEO for Vontas, joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman. Topics include: The company’s product portfolio Its Innovative Solutions Award victory with Fresno, Calif.’s FAX How Vontas completed the FAX project in 10 months A sneak peak on what’s in store at APTA’s TRANSform & EXPO in Orlando, Fla. …
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Celebrating Black Women in Leadership and Decision-Making Spaces, featuring Dr. Barbara G. Reynolds, Chairperson of the United Nations Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent
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We are back for episode two of our series in commemoration of the United Nations International Day for People of African Descent! Listen in as Ikram, Brenda, and I talk with Dr. Barbara G. Reynolds, Chairperson of the United Nations Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent on the importance of the International Day for People of Africa…
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Celebrating Black Women in Leadership and Decision-Making Spaces, featuring Marie Diur, Chief of Interpretation Service (IS) - United Nations Geneva
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In honor of the United Nations International Day for People of African Descent (August 31), Bell Global Justice Institute is proud to partner with the Global Black Collective Institute to host a series entitled "Celebrating Black Women in Leadership and Decision-Making Spaces". This year's theme for the International Day for People of African Desce…
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Talking ZEBs With CALSTART’s Jared Schnader
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Welcome back to METROspectives. Today, Jared Schnader, Sr. Director, Bus Initiative Lead, atCALSTART, joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman. Topics include: New lessons learned at more and more agencies scale up their ZEB programs. The importance of planning for the ultimate goal when working with utilities. The viability of zero-emissions bein…
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Thinking Out of the Box to Build New Transit Models with John Andoh
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Welcome back to METROspectives. Today, John Andoh, formerHele-On Mass Transit Administrator/GM John Andoh joins METRO’s Executive EditorAlex Roman. Topics include: The experience of running public transit on the island. Rebuilding and reconnecting transit’s relationship with the community. Partnering to build new mobility models. Zero-Fare public t…
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The Media Insider - Karis Hustad, News Editor at Courier Media
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News Editor at Courier Media, Karis Hustad, discusses the inspiring small business stories they commission for the magazine and weekly newsletter. She shares the importance of authenticity, quality, and clearly explaining the 'why' behind pitching yourself to Courier. Karis explores some interesting trends like gen-z small business owners, the evol…
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The Benefits of Digital Engagement and More with SocialPinpoint’s Sophia Robison
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Welcome back to METROspectives. Today, Sophia Robison, Community Engagement Advocate and Urban Planner at SocialPinpoint, joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman. Topics include: The benefits of “hybrid” engagement. Building better equity during the public outreach process. The power of building trust in the community. Successful engagement examp…
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Why Now is the Time to Market Your Bus Operation with Mark Szyperski
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Welcome back to METROspectives. Today, Mark Szyperski, President/CEO for On Your Mark Transportation joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman. Topics include: How and why bus operations are lacking in their marketing practices. Free and low-cost marketing tips for bus operations. The driver issue and how it could be remedied. The state of the moto…
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How Automation Can Help Public Transit and More
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Welcome back to METROspectives. Today, Michael Keroulle, President/CEO, Americas, at Alstom, joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman. Topics include: How AI can help build equity on our roads. How automation can truly impact public transit now. Challenges facing transit agencies today. AI’s possible impact on transit in the future. Make sure you'…
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Let's talk about the future #1: Can the arts help save the planet?
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The first of three podcasts in partnership with the Chamber of Arts and Culture WA tackles the future of the arts and the environment. How are arts and culture in WA impacted by environmental change and what is the sector’s role in addressing these issues now and in coming decades? Three of WA’s leading thinkers come together to discuss the future …
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Let's talk about the future #2: Better health and wellbeing
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Participation in the arts is unquestionably good for community mental health and wellbeing, but those working in the arts aren’t reporting the same benefits. Artists are burning out and leaving the sector in droves. What’s working and what’s not? Why are the arts often considered non-essential in our culture and what needs to change in the way we m…
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Let's talk about the future #3: Arts and tourism
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Tourism and the arts are both finding their feet post-pandemic. How can the relationship between the two be strengthened now and into the future? In this third and final episode in the “Lets talk about the future” series, Meri Fatin hosts a conversation bristling with optimism and laughter as industry experts discuss the beginning of a new journey …
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The Media Insider - Alan Rusbridger, Editor at Prospect
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Editor at Prospect Magazine, Alan Rusbridger, shares the regular formats for the monthly print and digital publication and what makes the cut for an ‘intellectually stimulating’ read. From short-form profiles at the front; to long-reads with a new take on a global issue; to the popular culture and books sections at the back; find out when and how t…
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The Media Insider - Eleanor Warnock, Deputy Editor at Sifted
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Deputy Editor at Sifted, Eleanor Warnock, discusses what she looks for in a pitch when commissioning for the 100k-users-a-month publication serving startups. She gives the inside scoop on the high level leader section ‘Brunch with Sifted’, what makes an opinion piece, plus the most common feedback points she gives to PRs who pitch to her.…
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Reflecting on Year One and Looking Ahead with Alstom President/CEO, Americas, Michael Keroulle
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Welcome back to METROspectives. Today, Michael Keroulle, President/CEO, Americas, at Alstom, joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman. Topics include: What his first year on the job was like after coming on board both during COVID and following Alstom’s acquisition of Bombardier. The company’s rebranding efforts following the acquisition. New prod…
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Disability Justice and My Girl Story, featuring Tameka Citchen-Spruce
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We are a proud collaborator for Tameka's global film viewing and discussion of My Girl Story happening on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, in commemoration of the United Nations International Day for People of African Descent. Please see below Tameka's bio and how you can join our international event on August 31st! Register to watch the film here Regis…
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The Media Insider - Orianna Rosa Royle, Senior Reporter at Management Today
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Senior reporter at Management Today, Orianna Rosa Royle discusses what makes a story for the 80k-users-a-month publication. CEO interviews are the most common format but what makes the cut? For a journalist who gets ‘an email pitch a minute’ Orianna knows instantly what has PR potential and she gives us her inside tips.…
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How CCATS Switched its Paratransit Fleet to Propane and Realized True Savings
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Welcome to our rebranded video series METROspectives. Today, Randy Cantor, Transportation Services Manager for the Carteret County Area Transportation System (CCATS) in Newport, N.C., joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman. Topics include: The decision for CCATS to test propane usage for its fleet. The agency’s partnership with ROUSH CleanTech a…
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Tune in for Episode 9 of our podcast to hear from a fabulous young leader, Miss Denia Smith (She/Her/Hers) on how she is advancing civil and human rights as an intersectional changemaker and advocate. Be sure and check out her amazing podcast, "The She Shall Speak Series," to learn more about extraordinary, innovative, and trailblazing Black women …
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The Media Insider - Natasha Wynarczyk Senior Features Writer at The Daily Mirror
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Senior Features Writer at The Daily Mirror, Natasha Wynarczyk, discusses how a pitch from a PR or member of the public turns into coverage and why you should never pitch via social media. Print is certainly not dead and Natasha reminds us of the perks to having an exclusive print feature. XaHEFnoJKaafQX78LYzt…
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New Taxi Models, the Benefits of Contracting, and More with Paul Comfort
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Fresh off of his trip to Dubai for UITP MENA, Transit Evangelist Paul Comfort joins METRO’s Alex Roman to discuss how the taxicabs in that region work together with public transit, as well as why some mobility models are slow to take hold in the states. He also discusses the benefits of contracting, his forthcoming book on equity and inclusion, and…
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The Media Insider - Francesca Cassidy, Deputy Editor of Raconteur
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Francesca Cassidy, deputy editor of Raconteur, discusses exciting new online content, including regular series such as “How I Became A….” and how PRs or businesses can tailor their pitches for Raconteur’s formats. Plus the hunt for diverse journalists!By themediainsiderpodcast
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Greetings and Happy New Year listeners! Thank you for joining us for our 2022 kickoff with episode 8 of our EMPOWER Podcast! Our special guest Micho Assi is dropping some serious pearls of wisdom for everyone out there interested in being a vessel for change in their communities and the world! Micho is a mom, an immigrant, a program manager, and a …
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The Media Insider - Cheryl Cole, Editor of DiversityQ Magazine
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Cheryl Cole is the Editor of DiversityQ Magazine, a publication giving advice to businesses on diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. Cheryl talks us through their story formats including why they love opinion pieces and thought leadership content. Plus, her media pitching advice: if you have to work to make it sound relevant, it prob…
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It’s a bumper show this month as we dive into the summer festival season! In the final episode of Your Arts Playground for 2021, we’ve chosen a few highlights from December before plunging into our top picks from Fringe World, Summer Nights and Perth Festival! This is the last episode of Season 1 of Your Arts Playground but stay tuned for our bonus…
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On Manifesting Feminism featuring Adv. Thando Gumede, Legal Eagle II Feminist Thought Leader II Innovator
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Greetings listeners! Thank you for tuning in for episode 7 of Bell Global Justice Institute's EMPOWER Podcast! On today's episode, we are featuring Adv. Thando Gumede, Legal Eagle, Feminist Thought Leader, and Innovator, as she joins us from her beautiful country of South Africa! Thando will be sharing her journey to the legal field and how she bri…
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The Media Insider - Zena Alkayat, Founder of Bloom Magazine
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Zena Alkayat is founder of Bloom Magazine, a publication about gardening and nature with a modern angle. Zena shares her tips on how to pitch a story including how to differentiate passion from expertise, why 'the story' is always the most important wording of your pitch and how a new partnership with a book publisher means they're scouting for new…
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BONUS INTERVIEW: Your guide to the new Art Gallery of WA
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On the eve of the reopening of the Art Gallery of WA, Director Colin Walker gives us a peek behind the scenes: what to expect, why there were delays and how the new-look gallery has put WA artists front and centre. The transformation of the Art Gallery of WA includes over 100 new commissions plus a $10 million new rooftop bar area with an interior …
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BONUS INTERVIEW: Arts a state of the heart for Governor
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The Honourable Kim Beazley AC, Governor of Western Australia, is a relatively recent convert to the arts. He chats with Rosalind Appleby about his advocacy work, his “crazy blokes” icon collection, and why a vibrant arts culture is the heart of a healthy democracy.By Seesaw Magazine
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This month we’re excited about the re-opening the Art Gallery of WA, the Fremantle Biennale, the Perth International Jazz Festival… and more! Join Nina and Rosalind as they dive into the shows, concerts and exhibitions they’re looking forward to catching this month. Show notes Notes are listed in chronological order, as mentioned in the episode. “T…
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Defining Empowerment featuring Jin In, Founder of For Girls GLocal Leadership (4GGL)
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Welcome back for episode 6 of our podcast!! We are commemorating International Day of the Girl, (October 11), a global day set aside by the United Nations General Assembly to encourage governments and communities around the world to reflect and take action on advancing and promoting the human rights, human dignity, and empowerment of our world's gi…
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The Media Insider - Metro blogs editor Jess Austin
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Jess Austin is Communities Editor for Metro online, commissioning Metro blogs and first person pieces. She discusses what the editorial team look for, why using fresh writers is so exciting, and, how to pitch to their regular series such as 'what it feels like to...' 'immigrant stories' and 'hello, my name is....' Plus, what you. need to know if yo…
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Wondering what to SEE in WA in month? From circus to opera, craft to literary fiction, the October episode of Seesaw’s podcast, Your Arts Playground, has you covered! This month Nina and Rosalind chat about shows and events from Circus WA, West Australian Opera, The Last Great Hunt and Link Dance Company… and we had to dive back into the Indian Oce…
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The Media Insider - Editor of It‘s Freezing in LA, Martha Dillon
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Martha Dillon, editor of It’s Freezing in LA, a publication covering environmental issues, gives us pitching tips for PRs and freelance writers. She discusses different feature formats for the magazine, why she’s on the lookout for young writers and defining a story angle in a pitch.By themediainsiderpodcast
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BONUS INTERVIEW: From the conductor's chair
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The excitement is palpable at the West Australian Symphony Orchestra as they announce their season for 2022. In this podcast the orchestra’s much-loved Principal Conductor Asher Fisch takes a break from rehearsals to chat with Rosalind Appleby. Listen in as Fisch shares his personal highlights from the 2022 season, his tips on surviving quarantine …
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It’s festivals galore this month on Your Arts Playground, with the Awesome Festival plus the brand new Indian Ocean Craft Triennial and the Merredin Festival all coming up! Hear all about those events and more with Rosalind Appleby and Nina Levy. Show notes Gwoonwardu Mia Gascoyne Aboriginal Heritage and Cultural Centre AWESOME Festival, 28 Septemb…
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Roads, Rails, & Reels: NJ TRANSIT's Kevin Corbett Talks Pandemic, 'While You've Been Away' Campaign
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Transit’s ridership dip during the pandemic didn’t stop all agencies from forging ahead. In this episode of Roads, Rails, & Reels, NJ Transit President/CEO Kevin S. Corbett discusses: - How the pandemic impacted the agency. - How it moved forward through its “While You Were Away Campaign,” which focused on capital projects to update and improve ser…
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The Media Insider - Lifestyle Editor for Telegraph Magazine, Lucy Dunn
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Lucy Dunn, lifestyle editor, of Telegraph Magazine talks about the new editorial approach since The Telegraph went digital-first, why journalists are going 'below the line', the resurgence of long-reads and what's needed from PRs and journalists in their pitches for the magazine.By themediainsiderpodcast
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Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Ruth Ellis
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Greetings friends and welcome to episode 5 of our EMPOWER Podcast! My name is London and I am your host! Today I am excited to talk with one of metro Detroit's finest community leaders, Dr. Kofi Adoma! Dr. Kofi and I will be talking about the life and legacy of Ruth Ellis (July 23, 1899 - October 5, 2000) who was well known for being the oldest out…
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The second episode of Your Arts Playground – Seesaw’s new monthly podcast – is here, with dance in the mosh pit, a chance to see inside artists’ studios, great music collaborations, theatre that tackles tricky topics with a light touch, sheep as film stars… and more! This month Nina Levy is joined by guest host Claire Coleman, filling in while Rosa…
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Greetings friends and thank you for tuning in to episode 4 of our podcast! Today I am honored to talk with Bell Global Justice Institute's 2021 Ssgt Vincent J. Bell Service Award Recipient, Cpl. Dani Woods of the Detroit Police Department! Today, Dani will share her journey as a servant leader and member of law enforcement in our hometown of Detroi…
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The Media Insider - The London Writers Salon, Parul Bavishi & Matt Trinetti
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The founders of The London Writers Salon discuss the different roles of editors at book publishers, the pros and cons of traditional publishing versus self-publishing, new ways for writers to promote their work and how to pursue a creative career. BnX42O5QtmpGjlgPjOTTBy themediainsiderpodcast
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Welcome to the first episode of Your Arts Playground! Below you'll find a list of all the shows we mention in the episode. Please note that some of the dates have changed since we recorded, due to restrictions as at 30 June 2021, so please use the links to double check all dates. We've not included dates below, to avoid confusion. Nina's picks Fire…
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Can transit go zero-emissions by 2035? With Dan Raudebaugh, executive director of CTE
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The Center for Transportation and Environment recently conducted an analysis, which projected that public transit systems could go zero emissions by 2035 at a cost of between $56.22 billion and $88.91 billion. Dan Raudebaugh, Executive Director of the Center for Transportation and the Environment, or CTE, joins METRO’s Alex Roman to discuss the cen…
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