Kevin Benz

Journalist. Coach for the newsroom and talent. Founder — Launched News 8 Austin and CultureMap Austin. Biz media/crisis consultant.

[Kevin Benz @kbenztx]

@BehizyTweets He is the one that placed a limit on home mortgage interest deductions which cost taxpayers billions. How about you give that back? As if he means any of it, he’s a liar who will say anything to get a vote. Take a look at what he promised and the failed to do in his first term.

[Kevin Benz @kbenztx]

I’m not a professional presidential historian but… this may be the worst debate in American history. The guy telling truth cant can’t get a sentence out, the other guy can’t speak without lying. Americans are poorly served tonight.

[Kevin Benz @kbenztx]

Whoever did Bidens debate prep should never work again. Biden is completely unprepared to answer Trumps most basic lies and unprepared to speak about his own plans for America. And debaters should never give time back. Biden is doing that regularly.

[Kevin Benz @kbenztx]

@BrandiKruse @ShastiConrad @X Violent protestors? The violence is coming almost exclusively from police and a few anti-protestors. The protests have been over 95% non-violent. When did misinformation and lies enter into what is now your fake news repertoire? You were a great reporter… So disappointing.

[Kevin Benz @kbenztx]

@elonmuskADO X is ridiculous. No creativity, no art, nothing interesting about it. Twitter gets attention and had amazing marketing momentum. As usual, Elon kills anything good.

[Kevin Benz @kbenztx]

Rented and drove my first @Tesla 3. Less than a year old, it reminded me of an old 100k Datsun… cheap. Curling fake wood vinyl on the dash, rattles like a baby toy, separating door trim, just cheap. I’ll give it another try but wow, underwhelming. @elonmusk do better.

[Kevin Benz @kbenztx]

To #sports #journalism reporters, male or female: You report. That’s the job. When a coach runs away, you report it. When a coach says they love your perfume, you call him out, when a coach says something stupid, you report it. Don’t give them cover, cover them. @CharissaT

[Kevin Benz @kbenztx]

@Delta @Delta you still don't get it. The complaints are about the fact that you are rewarding $$ spend, NOT actual flying miles. You can get Platinum status without ever boarding a plane! That's not building loyalty, it's greed. Add miles to the mix (like @AmericanAir).

[Kevin Benz @kbenztx]

On Independence Day, THANK YOU #Journalists working to make your communities better. The founders knew the press was important to protecting democracy, so they protected the job in the 1st amendment. It’s harder today than ever. Thank a journalist for their service.

[Kevin Benz @kbenztx]

#Journalists, be clear, “color-blind” is a myth. Color is the first thing we see when looking at another human. Claiming “colorblindness” diminishes those whose identity is tied to their race and ethnicity. From @rashadrobinson Be color-conscious, don’t pretend to be colorblind.

[Kevin Benz @kbenztx]

@JillGeisler Yes... another "Lost Cause" disinformation campaign more than a century old. Juneteenth might better be described as a time when the U.S. finally put it's military where its mouth was.

[Kevin Benz @kbenztx]

So @austinenergy you have managed to prove your incompetence in summer as well as in winter. More power outages because it’s hot… in Texas. Hey @KirkPWatson is this how you fix the city?

[Kevin Benz @kbenztx]

@brookebuford @LABroadcasters Two of the best! So sorry to miss all of the great coaches and journalists at this amazing conference. Hope to see everyone @LABroadcasters soon!

[Kevin Benz @kbenztx]

#Journalists, please avoid the catnip of reporting every school threat and lock down until you can confirm it's real. Reporting causes fear and panic and that is exactly what these terrorists want. #journalism #minimizeharm

[Kevin Benz @kbenztx]

It's about time. She has presided over the most devastating failures of Austin Energy. She failed Austin. #firejackiesargent https://t.co/2BhisIRfEj

[Kevin Benz @kbenztx]

The most amazing office view I've ever been granted (even if it was just a few hours). Thanks to @News12 New York for the invite to coach the terrific journalists and leaders at the Altice News Training Academy Day!

[Kevin Benz @kbenztx]

@KirkPWatson How about you show a little leadership and force it. Or are you too comfy in your wealthy west neighborhood. You thought this mayor-thing would be a breeze… do something.

[Kevin Benz @kbenztx]

@austinenergy Fantastic that you suddenly decide to communicate. Where were you 52 hours ago? Incompetent.

[Kevin Benz @kbenztx]

@austinenergy Great. And late. You should have asked a week ago when you knew the storm was coming. Incompetent.

[Kevin Benz @kbenztx]

@KirkPWatson “The city is working on a plan for next time”? Are you joking? How many do overs do you need? #fireJackieSargent. Show a little leadership.

Travis County, Austin leaders issue disaster declaration after winter ice storms

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