Every Thursday, socialTNT channels the spirit of citizen journalism by putting bloggers, reporters, PR pro’s or anyone with something to say about social media in front of the camera for a short, three minute interview. In addition to helping PR peeps pitch these individuals more effectively, the videos are meant to encourage dialog between reporters, PR/communications practitioners and marketers on the future of media.

This Thursday, socialTNT chats with Liz Gannes, Editor of NewTeeVee. In today’s “3 Q’s in 3 Min” Liz shares best practices for PR pros, and also explores the future of online video now that the writers’ strike is over.

In December 2006, Liz left her very PR-pitch popular position as writer covering the Web 2.0 beat at GigaOM to edit NewTeeVee, a new media focused blog published by Om Malik’s Giga Omni Media network. If you or your client is a start-up specializing in some aspect of new media–particularly focusing on the convergence with video or broadband–this is the place to be.

When Liz agreed to the interview and gave me a pier number as an address–and then told me to meet her by the docks–I got a little worried; had I sent a bad pitch and was about to get offed? Silicon Valley can be a bit of a mobster state. Plus, Om’s stogie-smoking imagery and all-encompassing media network are pretty mafia-like. Not so, said Liz. They had just moved and didn’t have any markings up yet.

Fun Facts About Liz:

• Before moving to Palo Alto, Liz used to live a couple of blocks from me in SF’s hipster-haven Mission district
• Graduated from Dartmouth College with a Bachelors in Linguistics
• A night person, she wakes up late and then catches up on the daily news by reading a couple hundred RSS feeds
• While not opposed to being pitched through Facebook and Twitter, Liz sees those as personal realms — email is best
• Liz organizes the NewTeeVee Pier Screenings in SF
• Introduced me to my new Video Valentine: blip.tv

Watch as Liz tells us a little more about her beat, names the most influential new media innovation in 2007, and let’s us know what makes a good communications professional.

What was the most influential new media trend in 2007? Or, for PR pros, how do you add value to your reporter relations? Let us know in the comments!

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[The above photo, “Liz Gannes” by joeywan on flickr, used under Creative Commons.]

This Thursday, socialTNT meets with Adrienne Sanders, Reporter, from the San Francisco Business Times. Adrienne covers Tech, Interactive Media and Entertainment. Even though her beat is localized to the San Francisco Bay Area what she has to say rings true nationwide. In today’s “3Q’s in 3 Min,” she tells us why digital is finally catching on; keys to good outreach in the new media age; and her idea of online personal space.

While other San Francisco publications have declining circ numbers, the San Francisco Business Times has been steadily gaining numbers. That’s why if you have an Internet company of any kind–Widget and startups included–Adrienne is a great addition to your media list. She’s also friendly (read: honest) and very well acquainted with current Tech trends.

Facts about Adrienne:

• Has a one year old son
• Does have a LinkedIn page
• Currently uses Vista
• worked with Om Malik when they were both at Forbes
• Doesn’t have a lot of time for social media outside of work, but did recently make a book (of which she is proud) using Blurb.

Adrienne is right: Whether using traditional methods or social media, the best practice is to know your reporter or blogger. She also seeks to clarify the distinction between personal and private space online; something I think we will see more of as the technology evolves.

Where do you see the line between private and personal space? I’d love to know how you handle media outreach when you notice a reporter is on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter.