Former Tribune theater critic found dead

By ValleyPRblog on May 28th, 2008 In People

Both the East Valley Tribune and the Arizona Republic are reporting today on the death of Chris Page, a former theater critic for the Tribune. Page was among 11 Tribune staffers laid off three weeks ago.
Page was found dead of an apparent suicide on Monday in his Mesa apartment. He was 29.
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BizJournal breaks national scoop

By Len Gutman on May 28th, 2008 In Media

It’s always nice to see one of our local media outlets break a national story. Congrats to the Business Journal for this gem on Countdown last night:
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Speed versus accuracy in “continuous” journalism

By Angelo Fernando on May 28th, 2008 In Media

Should you synchronize your print and online version? Or should they be treated as separate products? Here’s how the New York Times meets the challenge.

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It’s someone’s birthday

By ValleyPRblog on May 28th, 2008 In People

A big Valley PR Blog birthday shout out to our own Charlotte Risch. And oh yeah, congrats as well Charlotte on your recent engagement. Sorry guys, she’s officially off the market now!
 

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Copper Quills deadline Friday

By Len Gutman on May 27th, 2008 In Professional Development

The deadline to register to attend the 2008 IABC Phoenix Copper Quill Awards is Friday, May 30. Visit IABC Phoenix to register.
The event itself, which honors the Valley’s premier business communicators, will be held June 5 at the Millennium Resort – Scottsdale McCormick Ranch. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with registration and cocktails, followed [...]

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