Contacts and networking

In this episode we discuss how to make great contacts and the best online and offline places for networking. Broadcast journalist Adam Hancock and technology writer Umar Hassan share their advice on using social media platforms and attending events to build up a pool of regular commissions.The GuestsAdam Hancock: linkedin.com/in/adam-hancock-0b437597Twitter: @adamhankersUmar Hassan: https://umarthejourno.com/Twitter: @umarhassan96ResourcesFreelancing for Journalists Facebook network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2526455974236281http://birminghampressclub.com/Guild of Heath Writers: https://www.healthwriters.com/Googledoc: https://www.google.co.uk/docs/about/ Pre-order the Freelancing for Journalists book here SHU students who helped produce this podcast:Guest liaison manager - Kendra NicholsGuest photography - Anton VelchevDesk driver - Anurag DasguptaShow notes - Isabella Tarrant Studio producer - Ben Dodd Music researcher - Ben DoddWebsite designer - Alexandra VentressSocial media - Joel Johnson, Ella Hodson