This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” shines on Sammie Purcell, Associate Editor covering the entertainment industry for Rough Draft Atlanta.

We talked about her take on the state of the film industry in Georgia, and things she wants to cover over the next few months, including awards season, an interview with a great female studio owner, and going to Sundance for the first time.

And check out her Thursday “How Do You Atlanta?” segment on WABE with Sammie and Mike Jordan talking about all the different events happening around Atlanta.

She’s just launched a new podcast about indie filmmakers, called “Crash Zoom.” It’s a new podcast from Behind the Slate where Sammie and filmmaker Aaron Strand explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists.

• Coolest Thing: Since she was 15 she’s been in a band called Foxes and Fossils! They’ve got a huge YouTube following.
• Last Book Read – Small Things Like These by Claire Keegen
• Last Podcast – The Big Picture Podcast
• Favorite Local Getaway - Serenbe
• Favorite Local Restaurant – Mezza Luna in Smyrna
• Favorite Non-Work Hobby – Boxing!
• Favorite Guilty Pleasure – Survivor, she’s watched 10 seasons this year!

www.roughdraftatlanta.com

Substack Newsletter: I Have Some Thoughts, https://sammiethoughts.substack.com/

To watch and listen to a full performance from Foxes and Fossils, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cee1Oj2-sI

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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, and Mitch’s Media Matchhttp://mitchsmediamatch.com, a service that connects Atlanta journalists with local experts.

This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” shines on Tyrik Wynn, an anchor and reporter with the Black Information Network (BIN).

Important Things to Know About Tyrik:

• Coolest Thing: Loves adventure, like roller coasters
• Favorite Local Restaurant: Maggiano's
• Last Book: Preparing CEOs for Success
• Favorite Non-Work Hobby: Fishing!
• Favorite Local Getaway: Lake Oconee
• Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Dairy Queen!

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, and Mitch’s Media Matchhttp://mitchsmediamatch.com, a service that connects Atlanta journalists with local experts.

This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Stone Payton with Business Radio X, a nationwide network focused on promoting business experts!

Important Things to Know About Stone:

Coolest Thing: He chose two, his name (Stone) and the fact that he's a new grandfather
Favorite Local Restaurant: Ippolito's italian restaurant
Last Book: The Richest Man in Babylon, Think and Grow Rich
Favorite Non-Work Hobby: Hunting, fishing, walking in the woods
Favorite Local Getaway: Wildlife Action on Lake Allatoona
Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Bourbon and cigars

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, and Mitch’s Media Matchhttp://mitchsmediamatch.com, a service that connects Atlanta journalists with local experts.