Local Reporters Discuss Opportunities in Changing Industry – How To Work With Our Real Estate Media #rebcden

June 16, 2010 by  
Filed under REBarCamp Denver

Today’s media landscape is vastly different from just a few years ago.  Speed of information into various news channels happens almost instantaneously with varying points-of-view from numerous sources.  So, how do real estate professionals cut through the clutter and get noticed by reporters?

A panel of local reporters will share their insights about the best ways to communicate with the press, how to get relevant information in front of the media and the impact of social media during REBAR Camp Denver from 3 to 4 pm.

Moderated by Melissa Olson, Metrolist Senior Manager, this media panel will include reporters from various news outlets – broadcast, print and online Panelists are Ana Cabrera, Channel 7 News; Paula Moore, Denver Business Journal; and Andrea Altieria, Examiner.com.

Ana Cabrera grew up in Denver and Littleton and joined the 7News team in July 2009 as weekend morning anchor and reporter.

Prior to coming to Denver, Ana was an anchor and reporter at KHQ-TV in Spokane, WA.  In Spokane, Ana’s work was recognized with awards from Community Oriented Policing Services and Veterans of Foreign Wars organizations.

Ana earned her B.A. in communications from Washington State University and the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication. She also has a bachelor’s degree in Spanish.  She is an ambassador for the Special Olympics and has served on the board of American Cancer Society.

Paula Moore is a reporter with Denver Business Journal and covers residential and commercial real estate news.

Andrea is the Managing Broker of the Walters Team @ Candlewood Realty, where she employs all of her prior business knowledge to help her clients find the best possible property for them. She is able to build solid, sustainable relationships with broad range of customers, including individuals, federal government and private industry organizations.

She’s been a resident of the Denver Metro area since 2004, after escaping from a 17-year term in Washington, DC where she spent most of her career writing and directing government proposals.  Andrea has a MA in Journalism from the American University in Washington DC and is currently the Denver Real Estate Examiner at Examiner.com