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Mark Podolski

Sports Editor

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Morning Journal newspaper

Preston's Summary

Mark Podolski is the Sports Editor at The News-Herald in Willoughby and The Morning Journal in Lorain. He covers a wide range of topics including local colleges, team and individual sports, and pop culture, focusing on both competitive sports and the broader sports business landscape. Mark's work has been featured in Yahoo News, The Chicago Tribune, and Yahoo Sports, among others.

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Geo Focus

Willoughby, United States (Local)

Coverage Attributes:

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Informative: 72 %
Events: 13 %
Data Driven: 7 %
Listicles: 2 %
Opinion: 1 %

Themes Covered:

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Most Recent Topics:

  • Team Sports
  • Individual Sports
  • Sports Disciplines

Pitching Insights

Mark Podolski's coverage is heavily focused on local sports events, particularly college basketball. To effectively reach out to him, consider providing insights on the performance or future prospects of local teams and players. Additionally, sharing human-interest stories about athletes or coaches from Lake and Geauga Counties could also capture his interest.

Given the high proportion of event coverage in his articles, offering exclusive access to upcoming games or behind-the-scenes details related to these events could be an effective pitching strategy. Furthermore, highlighting unique angles such as team dynamics and community impact may resonate well with Mark's focus on local sports.

As Mark appears primarily interested in covering men’s college basketball within a specific geographic area, your pitches should align closely with these parameters for optimal engagement.

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Articles

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Mount Union QB Mikey Maloney of Riverside named preseason All-America

Mount Union QB Mikey Maloney of Riverside named preseason All-America

By: Mark Podolski

In Division III college football, the quarterback at Mount Union is always viewed through the same lens as QBs at FBS powers such as Ohio State, Notre Dame and Michigan. The spotlight and pressure always shine brightly on them. Mikey Maloney — a Riverside graduate and two-time Tony Fisher Award winner for The News-Herald’s high school football player of the year — is ready to embark on Year 2 ...

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