By Colin Crummy (Magazine, 2004) Contributing editor, Esquire, Men’s Health What is the most memorable interview you have ever done? It’s always memorable when the subject goes spectacularly off-piste. This doesn’t mean it’s good for you as the journalist. But when Cyndi Lauper has spent all of your allotted time
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By Embrace the Snap: Why journalism needs to make the most of social media
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By Quiz: XCity Through The Years – Who said this?
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By XCity Plus Podcast Episode 3: Zing Tsjeng (Broadly)
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By XCity Plus Presents: 60 Seconds With Jon Snow
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By Beware of the trolls: Are internet bullies stopping us from writing?
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By Interview: Vanessa Clifford, CEO of Newsworks
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By 5 Things To Know Before Dating a Journalist
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By Where are the next generation of female sports reporters?
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By Top 10 Twitter Accounts For Journalists to Follow
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Listings Interview: Maria Milano – Head of Editorial and Content, Harrods.com
Maria Milano, International 2001 – Head of Editorial and Content, Harrods.com What was your best moment at City? I had really great professors. I could have gone on and studied forever, so learning from experts in the field was a highlight. City has such a prestigious reputation, everyone knows it –
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