Author Archive for Kirsten Ballard

5 Answers with Jeff Hartley
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5 Answers with Jeff Hartley

Five Answers is a weekly series that features a member of the newspaper industry answering five questions. If you'd like to participate, email kirsten@newsmediaalliance.org. Jeffrey L ... Read More
News for Students, By Students
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News for Students, By Students

The Raleigh (NC) News & Observer’s newest venture, College Town, aims to put the news into the hands of local college students. The website covers ... Read More
5 Answers with Ann Poe
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5 Answers with Ann Poe

1.       What drew you into news media? I grew up in a newspaper-reading household and I’ve always liked the experience of reading the local paper ... Read More
Top 30 Under 30 with Bob Hagh
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Top 30 Under 30 with Bob Hagh

Imagine consuming your morning news by hologram. That’s what Bob Hagh wants. He wants holograms, virtual reality and more social news. “Five to 10 years ... Read More
Top 30 Under 30 with Nina Mandell
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Top 30 Under 30 with Nina Mandell

When Nina Mandell was 15, she wanted to be a professional soccer player. Her parents gently let her know that probably wasn’t going to happen, ... Read More
5 Answers with Seth Rogin
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5 Answers with Seth Rogin

Seth Rogin is President & CEO of Nucleus Marketing Solutions, a new company founded by Hearst, Gannett, McClatchy and Tribune to drive innovation and ... Read More
Top 30 Under 30 with Nate Kelly
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Top 30 Under 30 with Nate Kelly

Nate Kelly was a TV kid. At restaurants, his parents had to sit him where he couldn’t see the screen. “I’m a very visual person,” ... Read More
Top 30 Under 30 with Hannah Hunsinger
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Top 30 Under 30 with Hannah Hunsinger

Hannah Hunsinger stumbled into her career. She was in high school when she first picked up a camera. She immediately liked it, and exhibited talent ... Read More
5 Answers with Renee Clark
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5 Answers with Renee Clark

Renee Clark is the Vice President, Membership Experience with Gannett’s Consumer Marketing group, supporting Gannett’s 92 local media properties. She and her team work to ... Read More
Top 30 Under 30 with Elizabeth Jespersen
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Top 30 Under 30 with Elizabeth Jespersen

Elizabeth Jespersen loves journalism and media. She was drawn to the industry because she wanted to create positive change. She started out in photojournalism, mixing ... Read More