Eric Deggans, 12.15.2009
TV/Media critic for the St. Petersburg Times
Until you work on these issues, it's hard to appreciate how difficult it is to diversify newsrooms. But it's time for TV outlets to cast their gaze beyond the usual suspects.
Jim Lichtman, 12.11.2009
"There are two kinds of celebrity crash," Time Magazine's James Poniewozik writes (Dec.14). "The first, like Tiger Woods' on Nov. 27, is accidental......
Michael Russnow, 11.29.2009
Screenwriter, former Member Writers Guild West Board of Directors
Should the Salahis be boiled, flogged, or has the media made it much more than it really was?
Brian Ross, 11.27.2009
Writer, Journalist, Political Satirist, and Senior Editor of MLNSports.com
American television news is returning to its roots as an information wasteland. Pretty faces with largely empty heads read teleprompters and mug for t...
Chez Pazienza, 11.16.2009
Editor of Deus Ex Malcontent, Author, Ex-Network News Producer, New Media Consultant
George Stephanopoulos may not want to give up a position that's one of the rare sure things in the volatile world of modern network television. Here's how ABC could win.
Trish Kinney, 11.10.2009
Author of Silver Platter Girl and documentary filmmaker
Anytime abuse and violence against women hits the news, usually by way of celebrities, it is a rare opportunity for awareness and education surrounding an issue that most people would prefer to ignore.
Stephen Viscusi, 11.03.2009
America's Workplace Guru
By Stephen Viscusi
I am a headhunter ... and the author of the global HarperCollins bestseller "Bulletproof Your Job" ... some people call me th...
Stephen Viscusi, 11.02.2009
America's Workplace Guru
By Stephen Viscusi
Economists tell us that the recession may soon be ending. "Recession" is an economic term.
Economist, are never really certain...
Stephen Viscusi, 10.22.2009
America's Workplace Guru
By Stephen Viscusi
Hi, its Stephen Viscusi, the person ABC's Charlie Gibson called "American's Workplace Guru" while announcing me, as I presented a ...
Lisa Earle McLeod, 10.05.2009
Columnist, consultant, keynote speaker, author of The Triangle of Truth
The mom factor has been one of the major underpinnings behind some of TV's most successful morning hosts (think Katie Couric and Joan Lunden).
Michael Russnow, 11.29.2009
Screenwriter, former Member Writers Guild West Board of Directors
Obama is not a miracle maker, but he will have at least tried to win the IOC bid. And during it all, he and the government will continue in any necessary actions.
Stephen Viscusi, 11.25.2009
America's Workplace Guru
Here are my top ten more realistic picks (men and woman) to replace Diane Sawyer on Good Morning America.
Richard Valeriani, 10.23.2009
Former NBC News correspondent
Israeli government approves construction of hundreds of new homes in occupied West Bank. How do you say, "Up yours, Obama " in Hebrew?
Mike Hegedus, 10.20.2009
Media consultant, former CNBC correspondent
It's less a sign of genius to hire Imus than it is a sign that the towel has been thrown in on the Fox Business News channel.
Rachel Sklar, 10.19.2009
Mediaite.com
Charlie Gibson leaving ABC's World News after only a few years in the top spot is news, but is shaking no foundations. It's also not at all surprising who is replacing him: Diane Sawyer.
Danny Groner, 10.18.2009
Video Editor/Online Assistant Editor at TheWeek.com
Even though it's the summer, when other networks tune out behind reruns, ABC refuses to take a vacation from its marketing strategies, efforts and overall game-plan.
Aleta St. James, 07.26.2009
Success Coach, Emotional Healer, Book Author
Take that jump into the deep end of the pool and start paddling as fast as you can. You'll find that if you follow your heart's desires and you believe in yourself, it's never too late to live your dreams.
Eric Deggans, 07.17.2009
TV/Media critic for the St. Petersburg Times
I find it disturbing to see that the nation's first stab at real health care reform in more than a dozen years may start off with a cynical partnership between a politician and a network news division.
Jeff Biggers, 05.09.2009
Author, forthcoming "Reckoning at Eagle Creek: The Secret Legacy of Coal in the Heartland"
As the nation was pulling itself out of another Depression, legendary novelist Thomas Wolfe returned to his home in the Appalachian mountains in the 1...
Jeff Biggers, 03.22.2009
Author, forthcoming "Reckoning at Eagle Creek: The Secret Legacy of Coal in the Heartland"
Sawyer's special report failed to notice the 800-pound gorilla in the room: Mountaintop removal strip mining that has devastated eastern Kentucky's communities and economy.
Jeff Biggers, 03.20.2009
Author, forthcoming "Reckoning at Eagle Creek: The Secret Legacy of Coal in the Heartland"
While Diane Sawyer should be applauded for her interest in spotlighting the impoverished conditions of Appalachian children today--and even taking tim...