Colton Salaz

I am an experienced, professional journalist who has won numerous national journalism and public speaking awards. I have spent almost a decade as a journalist, working as a producer & writer in San Diego and Las Vegas. I'm a member of the SPJ & NLGJA.

Published Content

Below you will find some of my written work that has been published by numerous publishing outlets, and which have been shared across all major social media platforms. These articles are just a sample of some of the work I have done in recent months. Please Click Here to view newscasts and packages I have written/produced.

Also, you will find links to my podcast, Conversations You Should Know About, which I host for CBS News Radio an Entercom Station. Each link is to the same podcast, but for different platforms (i.e. Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, Etc.)

Creating Buzz-Worthy Events on Social Media| Author: Colton Salaz | Adlava Digital Advertising Agency • 22nd August 2018

Creating Buzz-Worthy Events on Social Media

Whether you are planning an annual convention, or a small business retreat, there are many ways social media can be used to make your event unforgettable. Here are some tips...

No Deal on DACA: Dreamers Fate Still in Limbo | Author: Colton Salaz • 5th September 2018

No Deal on DACA: Dreamers Fate Still in Limbo

A year has passed since the President's executive decision to end the DACA program. But the fate of nearly 800,000 people–known as dreamers–still hangs in the balance as congress and the White House struggle to find a compromise.

5 Mistakes Businesses Make on Social Media | Author: Colton Salaz | Adlava Digital Advertising Agency • 12th June 2018

5 Mistakes Businesses Make on Social Media

While the basics of social media — like how to post on a platform — are simple, in truth; successfully leveraging social media as a tool to help grow your business is far more complicated. Posting on platforms and engaging with your followers just barely scratches the surface. Let's look at some common mistakes businesses make on social media...

Reasons Why Websites Don't Sell | Author: Colton Salaz | Published by Adlava Communications • 23rd August 2018

5 Reasons Websites Don't Sell

Typically, when a business owner or marketing executive comes to a digital marketing firm it's because they aren’t happy because of the lack of sales or leads being generated by their website; they are focused on things like pages, layouts, and target messaging.

The Opioid Epidemic: Overdose Fatalities | Author: Colton Salaz • 27th August 2018

The Opioid Epidemic: Overdose Fatalities

A new epidemic is sweeping across the United States. This public health crisis has claimed thousands of lives. According to the CDC, "deaths involving prescription opioids have... quadrupled." Here is the story behind the opioid epidemic...

Facebook's Fallout: Staying Safe on Social Media | Author: Colton Salaz | Published by Adlava Digital Advertising Agency • 19th April 2018

Facebook's Fallout: Staying Safe on Social Media

The sensational media coverage surrounding Facebook’s massive data breaches is causing more people to delete their accounts, as well as demand for oversight of the tech giant. Here are some ways to stay safe on social media...