Move aside, Silicon Valley. If news reports are any indication, it’s Chicago’s time to shine in the startup world. Earlier this month The Wall Street Journal asked, “Is It Chicago’s Moment For a Start-Up Renaissance?” and Reuters labeled the Windy City an “entrepreneurial hotbed.” BuiltInChicago reports that Chicago startups have raised nearly $1.3 billion in [...]
If I ever want to feel really down in the dumps about the state of our world, all I have to do is look at the trending topics on Twitter. Remember a few months ago, for instance, when Twitter users worldwide were discussing the topic #ReplaceMovieTitlesWithPancakes, only to be followed the next day by #ReplaceBandNamesWithPancakes? [...]
Securing a coveted spot in a major publication’s editorial and op-ed section is tough. On Wednesday, the Publicity Club of Chicago invited three influential editorial board members and opinion editors to share the ins-and-outs of pitching op-eds and editorial boards. Here are some things to remember for pitching an editorial department: Headlines Matter Tom McNamee, [...]
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