4 Questions Journalist Spotlight

This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Josh Green, editor of UrbanizeATL , an online media outlet that covers real estate and development around the metro Atlanta area. UrbanizeATL is part of a family of online media outlets across the US and in Canada. Important Things to Know About Josh: Coolest thing: Just published his first novel, “ Secrets of Ash ”! He’s working on gett...

This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” podcast focuses on Rebecca Grapevine, a staff writer with the Atlanta Business Chronicle. She covers healthcare, higher education, startups, and venture capital. Important Things to Know About Rebecca: She loves history, in fact she’s got her Ph. D. in History and taught it before getting into journalism. In this episode, she talks about how they l...

This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Rico Figliolini, publisher of Peachtree Corners magazine and Southwest Gwinnett magazine. Plus, he's got a podcast, Peachtree Corners Life! Important Things to Know About Rico: Coolest Thing: Used to like being an extra in film and tv productions (the food was really good!), bur he really loves anime, manga, playing Call of Duty  La...

Leff & Associates Public Relations last month launched a new podcast that will highlight Atlanta’s talented PR and marketing community. The “4 Questions Atlanta PR & Marketing Spotlight” podcast starts with a conversation with Caren West, founder of Caren West PR.  This is part 2 of 2, completing our conversation with Caren. Coolest Thing About Caren – I surround myself with awesome people...

This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Ryan Sauers, publisher of the Out Town Gwinnett magazines. We talk all about his magazines, how to pitch him, and, of course, him favorite local restaurant!  What’s New? Big Gwinnett focused awards competition and new television show. Both coming in 2024. Check out his website at www.endresultz.com and www. OurTownGwinnett.com.  Importan...

This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Mara Davis. Mara has had a huge career in Atlanta radio, and now runs her own company. We talk all about her career in radio, podcast, guest booking, how to pitch her and, of course, her favorite local restaurant! Important Things to Know About Mara: Coolest thing: Loves arranging flowers (no carnations) Last Book: Demon Copperhead Favor...

This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Ashley Frasca, host of the "Green & Growing" show on WSB Radio . We talk all about gardening, yard care, what makes her show work, stories she’s looking for, how to pitch her and, of course, her favorite local restaurant! The silliest question ever asked by a caller to the show? A man who wanted to add a branch to a tree in...

This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Wendy Parker, founder and publisher of East Cobb News. We talk all about what makes her site work, stories she's looking for, how to pitch her and, of course, her favorite local restaurant! Important Things to Know About Wendy: Coolest Thing:  She's been inducted into the U.S. Basketball Writers Association Hall of Fame! Last P...

Leff & Associates Public Relations this week launched a new podcast that will highlight Atlanta’s talented PR and marketing community. The “4 Questions Atlanta PR & Marketing Spotlight” podcast starts with a conversation with Caren West, founder of Caren West PR. The new podcast is available on YouTube and across the agency’s social media channels. Future episodes will focus on digital mar...

This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Myrydd Wells, digital editor for Atlanta magazine. We talk all about what makes the magazine work, stories she's looking for, how to pitch her and, of course, her favorite local restaurant! Important Things to Know About Myrydd: Coolest Thing: She's been studying Japanese for about four years! Last Book Read: The "Silo&quo...

This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses Jannah Bolds, founder of The Bold Opinion. Jannah says "Our mission is to change the perception of media. The community is far more interesting than what traditional media portrays.  We cover the uncovered." Find The Bold Opinion at http://theboldopinion.com.  Important Things to Know About Jannah: Coolest Thing:  She’s a chef! Pl...

This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Ernie Suggs, Senior Reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.  Suggs has been with the paper or more than 25 years and focuses on the "Unapologetically ATL" brand, writing stories that capture Black life! Important Things to Know About Ernie: Coolest Thing:  I'm very confident in who I am! Last Podcast Listened To: &q...

This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Saba Long, executive director of Atlanta Civic Circle. Atlanta Civic Circle is a nonprofit news organization that focuses on key issues in the metro Atlanta area. Their mission is to inform the public on the most critical issues by providing in-depth reporting and presenting possible solutions with opportunities for civic engagement onli...

This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" focuses on Sophia Qureshi, publisher of 285South!  285South focuses on telling the stories of Atlanta's vibrant immigrant community. Some of the stories will make you angry, some will make you laugh, and some will make you hungry! Find 285South at 285South.substack.com Coolest Thing: She has the ability to always know the correct tim...

Each week, we present our “ 4 Questions Journalist Spotlight ,” a conversation with a Georgia journalist. This week, our Spotlight focuses on Kristi Swartz, a reporter with Floodlight News ! Floodlight is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates the powerful interests stalling climate action. They partner with media including NPR, the Intercept, HuffPost, the Guardian, Grist, the Los Angeles Times,...

Each week, we present our “ 4 Questions Journalist Spotlight ,” a conversation with a Georgia journalist. This week, our Spotlight focuses on Jerry Carnes, a reporter with WXIA TV (11Alive) in Atlanta, ( www.11alive.com )! Coolest Thing: His dad was top coach for the US Olympic Track Team Last Book Read: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Favorite Local Restaurant: The Vortex (Little Five Points) Favorite Gu...

Each week, we present our “ 4 Questions Journalist Spotlight ,” a conversation with a Georgia journalist. This week, our Spotlight focuses on Kaitlyn Ross, a reporter with WXIA TV (11Alive) in Atlanta, ( www.11alive.com )! Last Book Read: Throne of Glass Last Podcast: The Daily/NYT Favorite Local Restaurant: Taqueria El Vecino Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Chocolate and French Fries Favorite Local Get...

Each week, we present our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight,” a conversation with a Georgia journalist. This week, our Spotlight shines on Rahul Bali, political reporter with WABE Radio in Atlanta (www.wabe.org) 

Each week, Atlanta public relations professional Mitch Leff of Leff & Associates presents his “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight,” a conversation with a Georgia journalist.  This week, we’re talking with JD Capelouto, a writer for Semafor! Mitch’s day job is providing public relations services, media training, and crisis communications, but he also operates Leff’s Atlanta Media, an online datab...

Each week, Atlanta public relations professional Mitch Leff of Leff & Associates presents his “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight,” a conversation with a Georgia journalist. This week, we’re talking with Chuck Williams, a reporter with WRBL TV in Columbus, GA. Mitch’s day job is providing public relations services, media training, and crisis communications, but he also operates Leff’s Atlanta Me...

Each week, Atlanta public relations professional Mitch Leff of Leff & Associates presents his “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight,” a conversation with a Georgia journalist.  This week, we're talking with Julia Boyd, the new Executive Director of the Atlanta Press Club!  Mitch’s day job is providing public relations services, media training, and crisis communications, but he also operates L...

Each week, Atlanta public relations professional Mitch Leff of Leff & Associates presents his “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight,” a conversation with a Georgia journalist.  This week, we're talking with Ron Daniel, Managing Editor for the Douglas County Sentinel. (Note: please click “subscribe” when you watch the video on YouTube)  Mitch’s day job is providing public relations services, m...

Each week, Atlanta public relations professional Mitch Leff of Leff & Associates presents his “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight,” a conversation with a Georgia journalist. This week in Part Two of our Journalist Spotlight, we continue our conversation with the team that brings us "City Lights" on WABE Radio. We've got host Lois Reitzes, Senior Producer Kim Drobes, and Producer S...

Each week, Atlanta public relations professional Mitch Leff of Leff & Associates presents his “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight,” a conversation with a Georgia journalist. This week, we talk with the team that brings us "City Lights" on WABE Radio. We've got host Lois Reitzes, Senior Producer Kim Drobes, and Producer Summer Evans! The daily show covers pop culture, music, theate...

Our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" podcast this week shines on Savannah Louie with CBS46!