Author Archive for Kirsten Ballard
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
