“I think writers have to be proactive: they've got to use new technology and social media. Yes, it's hard to get noticed by traditional publishers, but there's a great deal of opportunity out there if you've got the right story.” IfsThinkingHardStoriesUseOpportunitySocialDealsTechnologyMediaSocial MediaTraditionalPublishersNew TechnologyProactive Author:Ian Rankin
“Nobody tells the history of marijuana and its prohibition like Russ Belville does. He has a special talent for presenting scholarship in a remarkably engaging way. That’s why I turned to Russ when I needed someone to present on the subject to the annual staff retreat of the Drug Policy Alliance. And it’s why I repeatedly recommend him for speaking and media opportunities. He’s good!” WayDoeOpportunitySpecialSubjectsTalentMediaPolicyNeededDrugMarijuanaStaffRetreatEngagingAlliancesScholarshipProhibitionPresentingAnnualsSpecial TalentsNeeded SomeoneDrug Policy Author:Ethan Nadelmann
“I think the print media have failed to make the most of their opportunity. They may all disappear because they are approaching things in the wrong way.” ThinkingWayMayOpportunityMediaDisappearPrintWrong WayPrint Media Author:David Gelernter
“The media have, indeed, provided the Devil with perhaps the greatest opportunity accorded him since Adam and Eve were turned out of the Garden of Eden.” OpportunityMediaDevilGardenAdamEdenAdam And EveGarden Of Eden Author:Malcolm Muggeridge
“I'm very excited about this wonderful opportunity to take part in the evolution of a company that is integral to the Hispanic community and a powerful force in all areas of the media.” OpportunityForceCommunityPowerfulCompanyWonderfulMediaEvolutionAreasExcitedHispanic Author:Gloria Estefan
“Any form of media is an opportunity to be a mirror and reflection of what we are experiencing more in the details of our life. What makes it fun and unique in a lot of ways is how that journey is changing just by the mere fact of the current time.” WayFactsFormOpportunityFunOur LivesJourneyMediaUniqueReflectionMirrorsMereCurrentsDetails Author:Mara Brock Akil
“Social media and music in general have been changing so fast. You can go on Twitter and go from one artist to another. What I really like about it is the opportunity to communicate directly with your fans.” Has BeensArtistOpportunitySocialFansMediaGoes OnCommunicateSocial Media Author:Juanes
“I think you want to do as much as you can for your fans. I take as many opportunities as I can when it comes to media and interviews and autograph sessions and things of that nature - as long as it's not interfering with the schedule and how much inexperience you can get on the track. When it starts to cut into that, it's kind of defeating the purpose. So that's where I draw the line.” ThinkingWantKindLongI CanPurposeOpportunityLinesCuttingFansMediaDrawsTrackInterviewsInterfereSchedulesSessionAutographsInexperience Author:John Wes Townley
“Whenever there's a tragedy involving gun use, Bill Clinton, Al Gore, the gun-control lobby and the news media seize it as another opportunity to exploit the emotions of uninformed American people for political gain.” PeopleUsePoliticalOpportunityEmotionMediaNewsGunGainsTragedyBillsClintonAlsGun ControlExploitsGoreInvolvingNews MediaUninformedAnother Opportunity Author:Walter E. Williams
“When people see opportunity, when they have a sense of control of their own destiny, then they're less vulnerable to the propaganda and twisted ideologies that have been attracting young people - particularly being turbocharged through social media.” PeopleHas BeensYoungOpportunitySocialDestinyMediaSocial MediaIdeologyVulnerablePropagandaTwisted Author:Barack Obama
“The big opportunity - and where the most disruption is - is in local media.” BigsOpportunityMediaLocalsDisruption Author:Vivian Schiller