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Al Benson

Contributor

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Daily Herald (Chicago, IL)

Preston's Summary

Al Benson is a Contributor at The Diocese Of Rockford and the Daily Herald (Chicago, IL). He focuses on themes related to arts and entertainment, music, and health and wellness, covering topics such as concerts and festivals, entertainment news, music genres, and consumer health. Al's work has been featured in prominent publications, showcasing his diverse interests and expertise in these areas.

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Geo Focus

Aurora, United States (Local)

Coverage Attributes:

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Informative: 37 %
Events: 36 %
Event Coverage: 13 %
Seasonal: 5 %
Press Release: 2 %

Themes Covered:

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Most Recent Topics:

  • Cultural Movements
  • Music Genres
  • Concerts & Festivals
  • Entertainment News

Pitching Insights

Al Benson's coverage primarily focuses on local community events, church activities, and cultural traditions in the Aurora area of Illinois. Given this focus, individuals or organizations involved in organizing or participating in these types of events would likely find success reaching out to him.

Considering his emphasis on event coverage and seasonal topics such as holiday celebrations and cultural traditions, Al may be interested in pitches that provide a behind-the-scenes look at unique community gatherings or offer human-interest stories related to local volunteers or participants who contribute to these events. If you have an interesting story about a culturally significant event within the Aurora area, it might capture his attention.

Additionally, given his focus on culture & society and family & relationships themes with entertainment news woven throughout his articles' titles can help shape your pitch accordingly.

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Articles

Daily Herald (Chicago, IL)

Mariachi music 101

Mariachi music 101

By: Al Benson

Palatine High School's Mariachi Las Banderas and Aurora University's Mariachi Las Luces ensemble recently performed Herencia y Futuro (Heritage and Future), a concert of Mexican-style mariachi music.

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