Month: September 2007

(Originally posted 9/19/07 on DigitalMediaCrashCourse.com)  Three weeks ago, most of the major national media ignored the story of six black teenagers charged with attempted second-degree murder of a white classmate.  Meanwhile, for nearly a year, black radio and the black press have covered this story on a regular basis.  Now, as an estimated 20,000-plus descend on this […]

Contact: Neil Foote, Foote Communications LLC 214.448.3765, neil@neilfoote.com For Immediate Release (Dallas, TX – September 12th, 2007)  Five Cheyney University of Pennsylania students are winners of the new Tom Joyner Foundation® – “Brothers on the Move” Scholarship program, designed to help increase the number of black males enrolled in Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs). […]

Writing Tips Read, read, read Remember the 5Ws! Keep sentences short. Keep sentences short and simple. Shoot for 20 words or less Simple, not complex. Use simple sentence structure and simple words. Use familiar words. But don’t use that as an excuse to avoid building your vocabulary. Avoid unnecessary words. Make every word count. Read […]

Sources of News People – private citizens Government agencies Civic Associations Government bodies Elected or appointed officialsLocal, state, regional Law enforcement Police, FBI,DEA Courts i. Trials ii. Court documents (lawsuits) Documents/Records a. Police reports b. Public records i. Court cases ii. Minutes of public hearings iii. Property taxes Breaking News a. Car crash b. Plane crash c. Shooting d. Building collapsing e. Dog mauling kid Press Conferences […]

Contact: Neil Foote, Tom Joyner Foundation Spokesperson214.448.3765, neil@neilfoote.com For Immediate Release (Dallas, TX – September 12, 2007) Tennessee State University is the featured September ‘School of the Month’ for the Tom Joyner Foundation®. In conjunction with the Foundation, Tennessee State University is engaged in an aggressive campaign to raise money from alumni, friends and supporters […]