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Video Journalism “Essential Tips & Tools” Sneak Preview

WASHINGTON, DC, 24 July 2012 — Here’s a sneak preview of the new “Essential Tips & Tools” booklet we’ve developed for my Backpack Video Journalism Workshops With Bill Gentile. As you might imagine, the booklet contains a lot of the lessons I’ve learned about practicing the craft. And it was designed by Bruce Jones, the […]

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Backpack Journalism Blog Among “40 Best”

WASHINGTON, DC, 17 July 2012 — My Backpack Journalism Blog has been included in the list of “40 Best Blogs for Journalism Students,” published by the “Online Education Database.” The blog, http://billgentile.com/backpackjournalism, is Number 8 on the list, which you can see HERE. An article associated with the list says, “Self-proclaimed ‘pioneer’ of backpack journalism Bill […]

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Workshop Graduate Publishes Video on Global Post

WASHINGTON, DC, 12 July 2012 — Peter Holley, a graduate of my January 2012 Backpack Video Journalism Workshop, sent me a video story he recently did from Brazil. The video was published by Global Post. You can see it HERE. I think Peter’s rapid success with this medium is a measure not just of his […]

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Bruce Jones Winds Up Video Journalism Marketing Workshop

WASHINGTON, DC, 16 June 2012 — Boston-based designer and Internet marketing specialist Bruce Jones addresses a select group of participants at a video journalism marketing workshop in my home this weekend. Below, a packet that Bruce had prepared in preparation for the event. Below, my youngest brother, Rob, and web designer Bryant Cook, listen to […]

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Backpack Journalism Marketing Workshop on UStream: Watch Now!

WASHINGTON, DC, 16 June 2012 — Watch our UStream live broadcast of Bruce Jones’ Backpack Journalism Marketing Workshop at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/bruce-jones-workshop—washington-dc

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Backpack Journalism Moves to New Level

WASHINGTON, DC, 15 June 2012 — Bruce Jones is upstairs getting ready for his two-day workshop. My Web guy, Nick Ray, was here last night for dinner and should be back around 8:30 this morning. My youngest brother, Rob, is on a flight from North Carolina to DC and hopefully arriving soon. Bryant Cook, my […]

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