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Reuters want comms professionals to build long-lasting relationships with its journalists, its senior editorial team revealed at Cision's latest media briefing

Even when you’re an established freelancer and you get it right most of the time, a lot of pitches can still go unanswered, or get rejected. Even if the initial idea is good. So how do you turn a good pitch into a great one?

Freelancing is often about freedom. The ability to pick and choose your clients, to move on when the mood takes you and to choose when you work.

There are strong economic reasons for journalists to make the switch. There are more prospects in public relations and salaries are higher. It’s no surprise that’s a popular career transition.

An interesting round-up of the state of the media. Something in here for both Journalists and PR professionals alike.

Clemmie Moodie, associate showbiz editor at The Sun on Sunday, talks about her Press Awards win, how she likes to work with PRs and her dream showbiz story.

Sian Meades gives her advice about how to deal with rejection, how to react and how to spin a positive from a negative.

MOJO's editor John Mulvey discusses what it's like to work with Keith Richards as a guest editor.

Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Being A Journalist On Social Media

Sian Meades gives us her advice for getting freelance roles.

Cision Jobs has updated its policy on how roles being advertised as internships are to be remunerated.

Jabir Mustapha Sambo was the first intern to be hosted by PressPad. Here he shares with you a small insight of his time with PressPad during his BBC internship.

You’ve been staring at the blank page for far too long and feel incapable of putting words down. You have a deadline fast approaching..

Infographics can increase traffic to your site by an average of 12 percent and receive 3x more likes and shares on social media than any other type of content.

Ian Taylor, editor-in-chief of men’s style site FashionBeans, discusses the site’s approach to men’s style, the importance of imagery and how PRs can best work with the team.

This white paper will explore the issues which have begun to plague influencer marketing and whether the backlash from both audiences and marketers will fatally undermine the sector. 

Brad Grant (JDF bursary recipient) details his journey towards his NCTJ qualification.

Mia Hodgkinson, senior content producer and copywriter at The Property Buying Company, talks about her role, changes in the property sector and her drive to increase the sector’s diversity.

#CisionMeets is a series of free to attend events where the audience can learn about a Journalist or Publisher's editorial strategy, their relationship with readers and PRs