“Randy is a wonderful blend of visionary and "doer" who, through the strength of his own conviction, created an inspiring regional celebration of green, clean tech innovation in the Southeastern Michigan area. He is thoughtful and articulate in expressing his points of view; he is patient but action oriented when it comes to making a project live; and he is passionate about his community. I have seldom seen anyone as good as Randy when it comes to organizing a group of disparate stakeholders and getting them to move forward as one team with a focused mission... he is more than just a "newspaper guy"... he is a committed leader with a compelling point of view on what pulls people together for the common good.”
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I've spent my career striving to do journalism that makes a difference -- that holds…
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I used to love going to Barnes & Noble, Inc. as a kid, so when I spotted a press release that they were opening up a bookstore in Lake Orion, I was…
I used to love going to Barnes & Noble, Inc. as a kid, so when I spotted a press release that they were opening up a bookstore in Lake Orion, I was…
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If you’re a PR person, I can’t possibly think of a harder job right now than working at Boeing. It’s not just clean-up on aisle six, it’s clean up…
If you’re a PR person, I can’t possibly think of a harder job right now than working at Boeing. It’s not just clean-up on aisle six, it’s clean up…
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Congratulations to my dad, Hal Herzog, for being in the New York Times (again) today. This is just a few days before he receives the Distinguished…
Congratulations to my dad, Hal Herzog, for being in the New York Times (again) today. This is just a few days before he receives the Distinguished…
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Detroit Free Press
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ASNE Burl Osborne Award for Editorial Leadership, 2016
American Society of News Editors
From the judges: "In powerful and persuasive editorials, Randy Essex champions Latino immigrants, both legal and undocumented, in his own community and beyond. Decrying calls for the U.S. to deport undocumented immigrants or, in Colorado, to deprive them of basic services, Essex ... uses solid research and searing sentiment to reach readers' minds and hearts."
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Personal update: I'm joining Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism as the next executive editor of Columbia Journalism Review. I'm so…
Personal update: I'm joining Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism as the next executive editor of Columbia Journalism Review. I'm so…
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The Wall Street Journal gave me a crown for the week and I wasted no time issuing several proclamations to make travel better for all of us. What…
The Wall Street Journal gave me a crown for the week and I wasted no time issuing several proclamations to make travel better for all of us. What…
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Happy to share I'm now a senior communications and public relations strategist at Emspace + Lovgren! We partner with so many incredible community…
Happy to share I'm now a senior communications and public relations strategist at Emspace + Lovgren! We partner with so many incredible community…
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I’m seldom amazed but routinely appalled by the lengths to which public officials will go to keep the public’s business secret. They forget who pays…
I’m seldom amazed but routinely appalled by the lengths to which public officials will go to keep the public’s business secret. They forget who pays…
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I shared this note with The Salt Lake Tribune readers today. Wanted to share it here, as well: Trib reporters Courtney Tanner and Jessica Miller…
I shared this note with The Salt Lake Tribune readers today. Wanted to share it here, as well: Trib reporters Courtney Tanner and Jessica Miller…
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Super excited about this: I am a finalist in the public relations, media and marketing category for the Next Generation Leader Awards. Thanks to…
Super excited about this: I am a finalist in the public relations, media and marketing category for the Next Generation Leader Awards. Thanks to…
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Excited to share that I’m starting a new position as Vice President of PR, Marketing and Internal Communications at the Nebraska Humane Society.
Excited to share that I’m starting a new position as Vice President of PR, Marketing and Internal Communications at the Nebraska Humane Society.
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Today, 24 years ago, was my first day at the Detroit Free Press. Happy Anniversary to me!
Today, 24 years ago, was my first day at the Detroit Free Press. Happy Anniversary to me!
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