Hamrick Interviewed by FishbowlDC

FishbowlDC's Betsy Rothstein questions newly-inaugurated Press Club President Mark Hamrick for their "Fishbowl5" series. The wide-ranging interview touches on Hamrick's thoughts on becoming NPC President as well as his ideas about the future of journalism and the Club.

4. What improvements do you think need making at NPC? What is your platform for change or doesn’t it need it? The National Press Club has never been stronger financially. I want us to seek higher-profile speakers, including those who can participate in discussions about journalism. The public is eager for it, given what I’m seeing in the social networking space. Another project we’ve started is with a new Diversity Committee, which will help us to reach out to a variety of groups and individuals. We can do a better job telling the story of the National Press Club and why it presents a compelling value to prospective members.

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