by Bach Polakowski | Feb 1, 2013 | News, Uncategorized
MayaBlackmun.jpg INTRODUCING NLGJA DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR: MAYA BLACKMUN Maya Blackmun will be responsible for revenue and resource development at NLGJA starting tomorrow, February 1. Maya joins NLGJA after several years as a strategic consultant advising...
by Bach Polakowski | Jan 31, 2013 | News, Uncategorized
Got an idea for a session? Are you an expert on a topic you wish to share? Perhaps there's a topic or issue you want to learn more about.Planning has begun for the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association's National Convention and LGBT Media...
by Bach Polakowski | Jan 25, 2013 | NLGJA Updates
The National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association Board of Directors has affirmed Jen Christensen of CNN as its new president, succeeding the late Michael Triplett. Following the rules of the NLGJA bylaws, Christensen will serve the remainder of the term, through...
by Bach Polakowski | Jan 23, 2013 | News, Uncategorized
Triplett_Michael.jpg Michael R. Triplett, 48, of Virginia, passed away on Thursday. Michael was preceded in death by his father, Ervin W. Triplett. He is survived by his loving mother, Shirley Freitag Triplett; sister, Lisa T. Carter; brother-in-law, James...
by Bach Polakowski | Jan 22, 2013 | News, Uncategorized
Christensen.jpg For Immediate Release: January 22, 2013 Media Contact: Bach Polakowski, 202-588-9888 or bach@nlgja.orgThe National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association Board of Directors has affirmed Jen Christensen of CNN as its new president, succeeding...
by Bach Polakowski | Jan 17, 2013 | History, Michael R. Triplett, NLGJA Updates, Timeline
It is with great sadness that we inform you that our friend and leader, NLGJA President Michael Triplett, passed away today after a courageous battle with cancer. While Michael only served as president for a few short months, he has been a member of our leadership...
by Bach Polakowski | Jan 17, 2013 | News, Uncategorized
Triplett_Michael.jpg NLGJA mourns the loss of our friend and leader, NLGJA President Michael Triplett, who passed away January 17, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer.While Michael only served as president for a few short months, he has been a member of our...
by Bach Polakowski | Jan 11, 2013 | Guest Contributor
By Sunny Bjerk (Communications Manager, Housing Works) In the last printed issue of Newsweek magazine, which, after 80 years is now transitioning to an-all digital format, columnist David Ansen talks about the effects the AIDS pandemic had on artists throughout the...
by Bach Polakowski | Jan 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
SoMeforWriters_NLGJA.jpg Social Media Marketing for WritersPresented by Barbara Dozetos Authors have to be marketers these days. If you want a book contract, or most any other writing gig, you need to show that you come with an audience. This webinar...
by Bach Polakowski | Jan 2, 2013 | Oriol R. Gutierrez Jr.
“Present and Future Business Models for Monetizing the Newspaper Industry” is a jingle from NPR’s On the Media that trumpets a recurring theme on the show (and a theme for anyone interested in making a living in the media). Well, that’s the...
