PETER SHANKMAN

If you’re here because you read this, then welcome. That story was the result of this post. To go on record, I stand 100% by my comments. If you’re not willing to do the work that it takes to be good at what you do, go do something else. Now then… As long as you’re here, join my "help a reporter" Facebook group. In other random news, for some reason, I was in the NY Post today. I have no idea why, I never gave an interview, nor do I know how they found me. It’s a good piece, though, so I’ll take it. Lastly: Anyone know how to set up a brand new Bose V30 to connect to a [...]

Ever get the feeling that you’re just not doing enough? Welcome to my life. My world is a constant struggle to not get bored. (My professional life, anyway. I’m surprisingly content in my personal life.) Anyway,it’s what happens when you don’t take the ADD meds that are recommended, but rather, get your highs through skydiving, running (when you f’ing can without being injured) and the like. Since I currently can’t run, I needed to fill that hour at 5am each morning with something else. Because you know, G-d forbid I actually… I dunno… Sleep. So with that, I’m thrilled to announce that I’m the newest blogger for the New York Sun, a NYC Newspaper that competes with the Times, News, [...]

Check out my latest idea… I created a Facebook group that allows people to post their expertise on whatever… Then, for all those reporters who email me on a daily basis asking for info – I just send their query to the group – Because it’s a closed group where members need to be approved, only people who actually have something smart to add (and not just "oh, I wanna see my name in print") are responding. One reporter called it an "idiot-free/SPAM free version of [that other service that you have to pay for.]" Called "If I Can Help a Reporter Out, I Will," you can request membership here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5467139643 But only if you have something worthwhile to add. [...]

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