Day 2: Media Mogul

One of my all time favorite media mogul is Diane Sawyer. Diane Sawyer really inspires me, is because when l grow up I would love to be a news anchor just like her. In addition, Ms.Sawyer always seems to be enjoying her job, as an special correspondent for ABC News and Good Morning America. Furthermore, Diane Sawyer takes it to the next level of journalism, by talking to audience as if she was having a one-on-one conversation.

Day #2: Media Mogul

When deciding who to choose as my favorite media mogul, the finalists were Bill O'Reilly, Steven Colbert, Megyn Kelly, and Samantha Brown. It took a lot of thinking over, but I had to choose Samantha Brown. Hands down, she has the coolest job in the world. I mean, getting paid to travel the world, stay in the most luxurious hotels, trying amazing, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and party with foreigners? Who wouldn't want that job? I know I would.

I first started watching Samantha Brown on the Travel Channel when I was watched one of her Disney World shows. I am completely obsessed with all things Disney and Disney World, so any Travel Channel special on the happiest place on Earth is worth my time. She got to stay in the glamorous suite in Cinderella's castle, she spent days in Disney World trying every ride (I'm sure she didn't have to wait in a line), and she got to have experiences that most visitors never have. I knew then that I wanted to be like her.


While watching her other shows, I've seen her go to Italy, France, China, and many other amazing countries. Samantha Brown is so inspiring to me because she always has a bubbly, adventurous personality and is willing to try anything (and I mean anything), even if it is unexpected and scary at first. I'm not 100% sure of what I'd like to do when I'm older, but being able to work for the Travel Channel is at the top of my list. Maybe one day I'll be the next Samantha Brown.



Maggie Kelley

Chelsea Handler

      I'm such a huge fan of Chelsea and she never fails at making me laugh. She has her own nightly talk show on E! called Chelsea Lately. She has successfully established herself as a comedian and made it into Time's top 100 influential people. She inspires me so much because so many people try to make it big and break into the spotlight of fame and they spend years and years and never get anywhere. In a relativity short amount of time she has made it big. Aside from making the big time she has stayed so true to herself. If she has something to say, whether it be politically correct or not (usually not), she'll say it and not waste her time worrying about what is "safe" to say. I look up to her because she says exactly what she feels she needs to say, she is brilliantly blunt, and I find it important to stay true to yourself throughout life and especially when you're in the public eye.
                      “You know you're a hot mess when the only person buying you drinks all night is yourself.”
                       ― Chelsea Handler

Maggie Rodriguez

Maggie Rodriguez was vey close to my family for a long time and she inspired in many ways. At first I was insecure about both my writing ability and my confidence to get in front of the camera and she encouraged me that peoples opinions should never stop me from doing what I love. I enjoyed watching her as well because she was not just robotic when she spoke but you could tell she really was passionate about her career . For those reasons to me Maggie Rodriguez makes a great role model.

ellen degeneres

ellen degeneres has been seen as an inspiring television personnel who as touch the hearts of many. She has given people the opportunity to forget their troubles and laugh along with her. Her show has become a talk show to treasure and with that talk show she has influenced many lives. Her generous donations and constant service to those in need shows that she is a woman of compassion and love. She has shown many the meaning of enjoying life and had gifted each and everyone of her viewers with some sort of inspiring message. Whether on the red carpet or off camera ellen... is ellen and think thats what I admire most about her. She is confident and kind and has set the stage for future talk shows to come.

Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey is without a doubt one of the biggest names in today's TV industry. Her name is known all over the world and she's used her abundance of money and fame mostly for the good by making known some neglected people groups and encouraging people to donate to their cause. She has charisma and the energy to keep up a successful talk show for several years without the audience losing interest. The thing that really inspires me is that Oprah hasn't always had such an opulent lifestyle; she was poor when she was younger and even lived on a farm for a while. I feel like the fact that she had to work hard for fame and success makes her story inspiring and special; Oprah is without a doubt one of the most inspirational women stories in television today.

Media Mogul

My favorite media mogul would have to be Larry Munson. In my eyes he was a key spark to Georgia football and is part of the reason the bulldogs won the national title in 1980. I like to go on youtube and listen to the games that he has announced. He was so good that some people didnt even watch the game, instead they would tune in to Larry on the radio. He would make all of the games exciting. He knew everything there was to know about every player and coach. I hope one day I can be as successful as Larry Munson. He is my inspiration and my role model.

My Media Mogul

When I think of someone in the media who inspires me, Diane Sawyer comes to mind. Not only has she had experience on different news shows, but she is also a strong female presence in the media. I think that role models like Diane Sawyer help women realize that the industry doesn't have to be male dominated; women make amazing reporters, producers, and anchors. I want to be able to have as much experience as she has had, and maybe even more.

Tuesday's Blog Topic

Find a media mogul you find inspirational. What do they do that you find inspiring? How will you aspire to be like them?

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Hoda Kotb

Hoda Kotb is on the Today show in New York. She inspires me and makes me want to be in broadcasting because of her individuality and her great and fun personality on air. She knows how to make people laugh and want to watch her show because she gives information and current events that are happening as well as cracking a joke in between. I want to be like that and make people want to see me on air when i grow up!

Entry 2

My favorite media mongol is definitely Robin Williams. She really inspires me since she works in the position that i want to be in when i grow up. The way she handles herself on Channel 5 news really teaches me how to be a lady and a future news reporter.

Day 1: Quote of Inspiration

Our job is only to hold up the mirror - to tell and show the public what has happened (Walter Cronkite). Many people are under the impression that it is a journalist's job to twist the main story for the sake of sensationalism, when in reality, it is a journalist's job to reflect the truth of the matter for the entire world to see. In my opinion, this is an important quote for journalists to keep in mind, especially while on the job, where they are required to follow a certain standard of rules. 

Jaiah Rodgers Blog Entry Two- "Media Mongol"

My favorite media Mongol is Monica Kaufman from the WSBTV news (Channel 2). The reason she is my favorite media Mongol is because I've watched her ever since I thought of being a journalist and/or in the broadcasting/journalism field. I've always watched her and studied the way that worked in front of the camera.

journalism quote

We can't quite decide if the world is growing worse, or if the reporters are just working harder.  ~The Houghton Line, November 1965




This light humorous quote shows  a new perspective on how journalism and the job of a reporter can be looked at. The world is filled with darkness, crime, and despair. But it is the job of a reporter is to full fill the duties of informing citizens of harms occuring in our world today. They work hard and put in a lot of hours to ensure awareness is kept intact.

Jaiah Rodgers Blog Entry One- "Quote from Journalist..."

The minute that I glanced at this quote, it really began to make my brain, mind, and soul smile.

"The best way to waste your life is by taking notes. The easiest way to avoid living is to just watch. Look for the details. Report. Don't participate." - Chuck Palahniuk

I the type of journalist/broadcaster/anchor who loves to live a little. Like, when it boils down to my profession, this is my first because I can be myself the most and contribute to exactly everything that I can do and know much about. When he says "don't participate", I do feel a certain way about that because you do want to experience events and things like such but honestly, you participate visually and behind the scenes as a journalist and this that and the third but overall, this quote stands out to me, very much so.

Broadcasting Inspiration

Hailey Harrison- Broadcasting


Inspiration starts with a spark. A person, thing, or idea that stirs an emotion within you is a source of inspiration. My inspiration comes from the media mogul Ryan Seacrest, radio personality, television host, and producer. He runs off of success as he has become an American media icon. His professionalism and charisma make him memorable, as his eased personality allows him to get along well with those he works with. Yet, his "type A" personality keeps him focused and driven on going above and beyond other's accomplishments within his field. He doesn't stop at step one; he gets the job done.

Inspirational quote

I still believe that if your aim is to change the world, journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon.”

Tom Stoppard

Too me this quote makes me want to continue pursuing journalism because I know just how much power there is in words. Words have as much, if not more, effect on people then physical pains. Words can describe sound, picture, and can even affect a persons emotions. For instance getting hit can leave a mark on your body but as soon as that bruise or scratch heals the memory of words that were exchanged will forever haunt your memories. Words used in journalism make a person think, believe and even take actions both in the present in future. You can't change the past. What has happened cannot be undone or unsaid and especially no erased once it has been written. Words can hurt a person and even lift a person up in a time of struggle. The power that words can have astonishes me especially when in this quote it is compared to something as terrorizing as weapons.

Entry 1

The quote that inspires me the most is the famous saying by the American Freelance journalist Chuck Palahniuk "People have to really suffer before they risk doing what they love". This quote inspires me because before i decided that journalism was for me i really struggled through my first year of highschool school.

Day 1: Inspirational quote

"A news story should be like a mini skirt on a pretty woman. Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to be interesting". This quote makes me realize that with broadcasting you can't be boring because you won't get any viewers and you won't be in the broadcasting business. Your mom always tells us girls to wear our skirts longer to cover everything, and that is exactly how a story should be, it can can be short but it has to cover all the information so that your viewers can understand what your talking about, grasp the concept, and comprehend the intensity. Broadcasting is such an important thing in the world because imagine waking up every morning and the news not being on, or when a tragedy happens not knowing about it. To want to do broadcasting and journalism you have to live up to the expectations and not make people bored with the news. Of course current events are sometimes boring and no one really wants to pay attention to it, but its news that people need to be informed about and there are ways to get everything your want to say across but still have fun with it and not ramble on about politics or worldwide issues. Broadcasting is super fun so be that anchor or editor or producer etc. and make your story fun to listen to and easy to understand for all viewers.

Day 2: Inspiration person(s)

I'm a huge sports fan, I enjoy just about every sport there is.  So for the rest of my life, I want to be around sports, and until a few years ago, I had no idea what the best way would be to do that besides being a professional athlete myself.  Then one morning I was watching Sportscenter, listening to Neil Everett and Scott Van Pelt giving us the latest sports news. And then it hit me.  THAT'S what I want to do.  In the mornings, they anchor Sportscenter, and in the afternoons, they have their own radio shows.  This way they can announce the latest sports news to the nation and then later talk about what they think about the news.  This would be perfect for me, if only ESPN wasn't based all the way up in Bristol, Connecticut...I'd prefer not to go so far away from my hometown of Athens, Georgia.  However, having a local radio sports talk station would be a dream come true for me.  Neil Everett and Scott Van Pelt, even though I have never met them in my life, are the two men that helped me realize exactly what I want to do with my life.  I would love to meet them and tell them this one day.

Day 2: Media Mogul

A Media personality that has been influential to me is Walt Disney.  Disney created an entire world just from his imagination.  He started a business that has no limits.  Walt Disney Studios created classic animated movies and he was the first to air a full color television show.  After all this, Disney created Walt   Disney World.  Disney is inspirational because he didn't set limits to what he could do.

Media Mogul

Ryan Seacrest inspires me to be an unpredictable journalist. He is an excellent radio host. Seacrest inspires me do pursue a career in broadcast journalism.

The Media Mogul That Inspires Me

The media mogul that inspires me the most is the radio personality Howard Stern. He is probably the most controversial radio talk show host today because of the lack of regulation over what he can and cannot say. However, I respect what he says sometimes seeing that he tells the truth no matter what the consequences he may have to endure. He talks about topics that people all over the country have on their mind, but are too afraid to speak up about. He is also extremely funny and insightful, which is why he is the unofficial "King of Media". Overall, the fact that Howard Stern speaks the truth about a variety of topics makes him a very influential person in the media culture.

inspirational quote

Journalism Quote

"There can be no higher law in journalism than to tell the truth and to shame the devil.
                            
                                           -Walter Lippmann

i feel that, this is a great quote. In the journalism industry, there are so many journalists, who lie to get a good story.

My inspirational quote

“Journalism is literature in a hurry.”  
-Matthew Arnold


Journalism is a bunch of literature thrown together rapidly and turned into a story. I love this quote because this is what i love about journalism. Its so fast paced and is extremely exciting. When I am broadcasting i get really excited about the story and the setup. Everything about journalism gets me excited.




-Shawn 

Journalism Quote

"I see journalists as the manual workers, the laborers of the word. Journalism can only be literature when it is passionate.
Marguerite Duras" 

 This quote was inspirational to me because I fully agree that without passion, journalism would be nothing but bland, dull facts on paper. The success of journalism comes from a good writer who is passionate about their work and loves what they do. It is evident when someone is working in a job they don't enjoy because the product has no part of themselves in it; the most successful writer is one who does what it takes and devotes their time and emotions into making their piece as good as it can be. Journalism takes a story and turns it into a published work of art.

Day 1: Inspirational Quotes

"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars." - Casey Kasem

This quotes means don't give up on your goals. Sometimes when we reach for the stars, we fall flat on our bottoms. But, if we don’t keep reaching, we’ll never know how it feels to accomplish that goal. So you should get up and try again, because eventually you will accomplish your goal, which is among the stars. 

Hailey Harrison-Broadcasting

“If you can have faith in your real self, you'll suffer less. Be bold about who you really are.” ― Ann Curry

They say you find yourself in high school. This is obviously only true once you have lost yourself a few times first. For the most part, I agree with the previous statement. High school is a journey of triumphs, trials, and just a few straight out freaky experiences. High school allows you to make lifelong friendships or possibly find the one you “love”.  High school can make you, break you, and put you back together. However, I have learned that no matter who you are, where you are, or what you come from, there will always be doubts lurking in the back, or front, of your mind. I have learned that becoming the person you want to be does not happen overnight, but rather takes a lifetime to accomplish. Ann Curry from the Today Show once said, “If you can have faith in your real self, you'll suffer less. Be bold about who you really are.” Sometimes, we are often afraid to show our “real self” because we question whether or not that self will be accepted. Acceptance is what humans crave. So being the outcast can become our greatest fear. To worry so much about what we are not encourages us to forget all that we are. Today, I choose to have faith in my real self and be bold about who I really am.