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This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Dean Anason, the editor of the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Coolest Thing About Dean: He loves old movies like "The Thin Man" Last Book Read: "Buried Secrets" by Christopher Farnsworth Favorite Local Restaurant: Canoe (Vinings) and Monterrey Mexican (Tucker location) Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Any kind of PBS documentary Favorite Local Getaway: Jeykll Island and Blue Ridge Favorite Non-Work Hobby: Watching baseball Website: https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta Contact: [email protected] Mitch’s day job is providing public relations services, media training, and crisis communications, but he also operates Leff’s Atlanta Media, an online database with contact info for thousands of Atlanta-based journalists.

This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Joe Ripley, the new Community Reporter with WXIA TV/11Alive in Atlanta. Coolest Thing About Joe: They don't call him "The Talented Mr. Ripley" for nothing! He's been singing since he was a baby and now sings with the Atlanta Master Chorale Podcast: Built for More (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-more/id1642585254) Favorite Local Restaurant: Grana italian (several locations) Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Wrestling (watching!) Favorite Local Getaway: Asheville or Chateau Elan Favorite Non-Work Hobby: Singing chorale but he can sing country, gospel, and jazz Website: https://11alive.com Contact: [email protected] Mitch’s day job is providing public relations services, media training, and crisis communications, but he also operates Leff’s Atlanta Media (www.leffsatlantamedia.com), an online database with contact info for thousands of Atlanta-based journalists.

This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Alexa Liacko, a reporter with CBS News Atlanta, the newest local television news operation in Atlanta.  Coolest Thing About Alexa: She and her husband have a "who's the  best chef" competition (he's currently winning). She loves to try new recipes. Last Podcast She's Listened to: "The Happiness Lab" Favorite Local Restaurant: Delbar Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Cooking competition shows!  Favorite Local Getaways: Blue Ridge and Savannah Favorite Non-Work Hobby: Boxing class! Website: https://www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/ Contact: [email protected] Mitch’s day job is providing public relations services, media training, and crisis communications, but he also operates Leff’s Atlanta Media (www.leffsatlantamedia.com), an online database with contact info for thousands of Atlanta-based journalists.

This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Savannah Sicurella, the business entertainment reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Coolest Thing About Savannah: She was born with eleven fingers! Last Books She's Read: "Time of Desecration by Alberto Moravia and "The Secret History" by Donna TarttFavorite Local Restaurant: Jang Su Jsng in Duluth Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Soapy Italian language television Favorite Local Getaway: Chattanooga, TN Favorite Non-Work Hobby: Baking! She bakes a lot of bread!Website: www.ajc.com Mitch’s day job is providing public relations services, media training, and crisis communications, but he also operates Leff’s Atlanta Media (www.leffsatlantamedia.com), an online database with contact info for thousands of Atlanta-based journalists.

This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Emma Hurt, a business reporter with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution whose beat focuses on the Atlanta  airport Delta Air Lines, UPS, and Norfolk-Southern. Coolest Thing About Emma: Her husband recently bought a pickup truck, so she recently got a kayak! Last Podcast She's Listened to: "Breakdown" from the AJC Favorite Local Restaurant:  Gigi's Italian Kitchen in Candler Park Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Voga's dark chocolate dairy free gelato (Voga Italian Gelato) Favorite Local Getaway: Lake Rabun Favorite Non-Work Hobby: Skiing Website: www.ajc.com Mitch’s day job is providing public relations services, media training, and crisis communications, but he also operates Leff’s Atlanta Media (www.leffsatlantamedia.com), an online database with contact info for thousands of Atlanta-based journalists.

This month, our “4 Questions Atlanta PR & Marketing Spotlight” podcast features a conversation with Nick Schittone, SVP Growth with Yes&. This podcast is available on YouTube and across our social media channels. Each episode focuses on digital marketing agencies, sports marketing, technology, healthcare experts, and more. Those interested in being a guest should contact Mitch Leff at [email protected].  Atlanta has some of the most talented public relations and marketing professionals in the country, representing some of the world's biggest brands. Our goal is to shine a light on some of our favorites. The conversation with Schittone showcases Yes&'s unique focus, the clients he loves, and lessons he’s learned over 25 years in marketing. We also get to know Nick personally, with a lighting round of fun questions: Coolest Thing About Nick: He loves to sing and whistle every chance he gets, much to the dismay of his family. Once upon a time he was in a band and was a wedding singer.Favorite Restaurant: Bistro NikoFavorite Guilty Pleasures: Coffee and dark chocolateFavorite Non-Work Hobby: Personal development, nonfiction books, self-reflection, stopping to smell the rosesFavorite Local Getaway: BuckheadFavorite Client Memory: Promoting "Game of Thrones" The podcast complements our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight,” featuring regular conversations with journalists from across Georgia. 4QJS has featured almost 300 journalists over the last nine years.

This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Madison Elizabeth Hogan, creator of the podcast series, Robbery, Inc., produced by the Marietta Daily Journal and Georgia Public Broadcasting. Robbery, Inc. is an eight-part podcast detailing the dramatic robbery of a Marietta bank in 1974. Coolest Thing About Madison: She's been to North Korea! Favorite Local Restaurant: Hammerheads Seafood and Sports Grill in Suwanee Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Rom Coms Favorite Local Getaway: Jeykll Island Favorite Non-Work Hobby: Journaling and knitting Website: https://www.gpb.org/podcasts/robbery-inc or https://www.mdjonline.com/podcasts/robberyinc/ Mitch’s day job is providing public relations services, media training, and crisis communications, but he also operates Leff’s Atlanta Media (www.leffsatlantamedia.com), an online database with contact info for thousands of Atlanta-based journalists.

This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on DorMiya Vance, WABE News radio! Her beat is to "cover all things culture and social justice on the Southside of Atlanta." Coolest Thing About DorMiya: She's a big fan of horror movies and TV show. Anything that's gory and grotesque! One of her favorite franchises is the "Saw" series. Last Book Read:  "The Underground Railroad" by Colson WhiteheadFavorite Local Restaurant: Who Wanna Pho in Little Five PointsFavorite Guilty Pleasure: Nerds Gummy ClustersFavorite Local Getaway: College ParkFavorite Non-Work Hobby: JournalingWebsite: https://www.wabe.org/people/dormiya-vance/ Mitch’s day job is providing public relations services, media training, and crisis communications, but he also operates Leff’s Atlanta Media (www.leffsatlantamedia.com), an online database with contact info for thousands of Atlanta-based journalists.

This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Michelle Hall, Managing Editor of the Forsyth County News. Coolest Thing About Michelle: Acted and did commercials when she was young and loves dancing and comedy shows! Last Book Read: Nate Bargatzy "Big Dumb Eyes: Stories from A Simpler Mind"Favorite Local Restaurant: PITA Mediterranean Street Food, Atlanta Hwy, CummingFavorite Guilty Pleasure: Watching "The Young and the Restless"Favorite Local Getaway: Hiking around the countyFavorite Non-Work Hobby: Gardening!Website: www.ForsythNews.com Mitch’s day job is providing public relations services, media training, and crisis communications, but he also operates Leff’s Atlanta Media (www.leffsatlantamedia.com), an online database with contact info for thousands of Atlanta-based journalists.

This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines Blake DeVine, a reporter with WANF TV/Atlanta News First. Coolest Thing About Blake: He's got a big A Cappella choir background! Last Podcast: "Acquired" podcast, it goes behind the scenes of the biggest tech IPOs and acquisitionsLast Book Read: Dave Ramsey "Total Money Makeover"Favorite Local Restaurant: Southern Kitchen (Midtown)Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Milkshakes at CookoutFavorite Local Getaway: Helen, GAFavorite Non-Work Hobby: Bobby Jones golf courseWebsite: www.AtlantaNewsFirst.com  Mitch’s day job is providing public relations services, media training, and crisis communications, but he also operates Leff’s Atlanta Media (www.leffsatlantamedia.com), an online database with contact info for thousands of Atlanta-based journalists.

This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines Molly Oak, a general assignment / Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) at WXIA TV/11Alive in Atlanta. Coolest Thing About Molly: She used to play competitive beach volleyball and her dog (Roy) is trained as a therapy dogLast Podcast: "Good Hang" with Amy PoehlerLast Book Read: "Everybody, Always" by Bob GoffFavorite Local Restaurant: Little Rey or Yeppa & CoFavorite Guilty Pleasure: Hallmark Movies!Favorite Local Getaway: North Georgia towns like Blue RidgeFavorite Non-Work Hobby: Training her dog, Roy!Website: www.11Alive.com Mitch’s day job is providing public relations services, media training, and crisis communications, but he also operates Leff’s Atlanta Media (www.leffsatlantamedia.com), an online database with contact info for thousands of Atlanta-based journalists.

This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on A.R. Shaw with the Atlanta Daily World. The Atlanta Daily World is the oldest black newspaper in Atlanta, founded in 1928. Currently owned by Real Times Inc., it publishes daily online.  Coolest thing: The first article he ever wrote was in the fourth gradeLast Podcast: The Business of Content by Simon OwenFavorite Local Restaurant: Virgil's Gullah Kitchen & Bar (Marietta Street)Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Listening to podcasts that are about nothing, like the Joe Budden podcastFavorite Local Getaway: Anywhere there's waterFavorite Non-Work Hobby: Traveling!  "I feel like there's a story everywhere!"Website: www.AtlantaDailyWorld.com Mitch’s day job is providing public relations services, media training, and crisis communications, but he also operates Leff’s Atlanta Media, an online database with contact info for thousands of Atlanta-based journalists.

This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Libby Allnatt with What Now Atlanta. What Now Atlanta is part of a network of 32 sites across the US and Canada, focused on restaurant, retail, and real estate news. Coolest thing: She loves coffee shops and has an IG page where she reviews local shops (@atlcaffeinequeen) Last Podcast: We’re Here to Help (two guys who give people advice on niche problems), https://www.heretohelppod.com/ Favorite Local Restaurants: 26 Thai, Peoplestown Coffee, Perk Coffee Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Loves pastries, donuts, scones or candy! Five Daughters Bakery is one of her favorites Favorite Local Getaway: Covington, GA Favorite Non-Work Hobby: Reading and running (not necessarily at the same time) Website: www.whatnow.com/Atlanta Mitch’s day job is providing public relations services, media training, and crisis communications, but he also operates Leff’s Atlanta Media, an online database with contact info for thousands of Atlanta-based journalists.

This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Trevor Williams, Global Atlanta. GlobalAtlanta covers international business and other news around Georgia, focusing on how the world connects to Georgia. Coolest Thing About Trevor: He loves going to estate sales, it's a family activity! Favorite Restaurant: Thumbs Up dinerFavorite Getaway: Chattanooga, TNFavorite Nonwork Hobby: Playing guitar and writing songsLast Book Read: "Other Rivers: A Chinese Education" by Peter HesslerFavorite Guilty Pleasure: Gas station foodWebsite: www.GlobalAtlanta.com Mitch’s day job is providing public relations services, media training, and crisis communications, but he also operates Leff’s Atlanta Media, an online database with contact info for thousands of Atlanta-based journalists.

This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Brian Clark, publisher of The Georgia Sun! The Georgia Sun is an online news outlet covering local news, business, and features across the state. Coolest Thing About Brian: He's a major history buff! Favorite Restaurant: Sidelines, family sports bar in Cobb and Cherokee Favorite Getaway: Sky Valley Favorite Nonwork Hobby: He's really enjoying being a dad! Last Book Read: "All That Unites Us," Dan Rather Favorite Guilty Pleasures: Pro wrestling and Slim Jims Website: www.theGeorgiasun.com Email: [email protected] Mitch’s day job is providing public relations services, media training, and crisis communications, but he also operates Leff’s Atlanta Media, an online database with contact info for thousands of Atlanta-based journalists.