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#10 Pitching data-driven stories like a pro

15 Feb 2023 · 1 hr 2 min

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In this episode, we share how you can effectively pitch a data-driven story to a news outlet! We cover what to include, who to send it to, and what kind of response you can expect. We also touch on how a project and book proposal compare!

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The Elevate Data Visualization Show

Elevate Dataviz Show · Arts & Books · English

A monthly video chat between Alli Torban, Duncan Geere, Gabrielle Merite, and Will Chase where we explore current topics in data visualization, our creative inspiration, the tools and techniques that we use, and questions asked by you!

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