Author: Melanie Spencer

2020 Excellence in Journalism Awards Finalists

Thanks to everyone who submitted an entry for this year’s Excellence in Journalism Awards competition. Despite the many hardships and setbacks of COVID-19, we had another record year of entries. We received 571 total submissions across all categories, which is third highest number of entries in PCNO history. Again, thank you! Click below to view or…
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Press Club of New Orleans 2020 Excellence in Journalism Awards Competition

The Press Club of New Orleans is now accepting submissions for the 2020 Excellence in Journalism Awards. All entries must have been published, broadcast or posted on the Internet between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2019. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE UPLOADED TO THE BNC WEBSITE BY 5 P.M. FRIDAY, June 26, 2020. The competition is…
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Winners of the 61st Annual PCNO Excellence in Journalism Awards

The Press Club of New Orleans appreciates the hard work that everyone puts into their craft. Please take a look at the winners from the 61st Annual PCNO Excellence in Journalism Awards. This list represents the best in the business. Congratulations! Be sure to congratulate your peers when you see/text/call/Snap/Instagram/Facebook/Slack them. Click the link below…
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In Memoriam: Patricia Livingston

BY JOHN POPE | Provided by The Advocate (Note: This piece originally published in The Advocate on May 19, 2019. The Press Club of New Orleans appreciates The Advocate’s permission to republish.) Patricia Kennedy Livingston, a longtime New Orleans newspaper columnist who also was an active civic volunteer and stage performer, died May 9 at…
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In Memoriam: Ronnie Virgets

This week, newsrooms across New Orleans mourn the loss of Ronnie Virgets, who died Monday, May 20 at the age of 77. Virgets was a journalist, an author, a commentator, a storyteller, and a New Orleans icon. His trademark smile and raspy voice would herald a crowd. His writing was clever, clear and convincing. His…
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Supporting Houston Journalists One Cup at a Time

New Orleanians know what it’s like to face an epic storm and flooding. The New Orleans media knows what it’s like to do that, while also working around the clock to cover it and get essential, live-saving information out to the public. With that in mind, The Press Club of New Orleans partnered with Community…
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Local Media Meets with Communications Students at Loyola

Story and photos by Dannielle Garcia Loyola Student News Service Loyola University New Orleans School of Mass Communication’s Studio A was the scene of introductions and exchanging of contact information as students used their best networking skills to try to secure internships from local media employers Nov. 14. Students of different years and majors interested…
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November Newsmaker: Examining the Criminal Justice System

Join the Press Club of New Orleans for its Newsmaker Series event in collaboration with Tulane University’s Criminal Law Clinic. Join us as we examine the components necessary to create and maintain a fair, effective and healthy criminal justice system in Louisiana and beyond – from the crafting and enforcement of laws to incarceration, rehabilitation, recidivism and…
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Third Thursday Happy Hour at Kingpin: April Edition

The Third Thursday Happy Hour at Kingpin is fast growing each month, with April being no exception. Members converged upon the Uptown bar on April 21 to mix and mingle over drinks. Journalists from several outlets as well as freelancers made up the majority of attendants, but a couple of education and communications members represented…
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Going Viral: Tips And Tricks for Contagious Content

By Gretchen Hirt Have you ever wondered what it would take for your organization or business to “go viral?” Or maybe you just want to increase your personal credibility and showcase your creativity by writing a blog or making a meme that everyone loves.  Let’s face it, we live in a social media driven world…
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