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April 14, 2025
Space Industry Content Editor Talks Event Coverage, Journalism and PR Trends
Mike Gruss, chief content and strategy officer for Space News, on the sidelines of the 40th Space Symposium, shares his perspective on the news value of events, developments at this year's show, plus trends in journalism and media relations more broadly.
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Space Industry Content Editor Talks Event Coverage, Journalism and PR Trends
The Space Symposium in Colorado Springs is the one of the industry's largest annual events, attracting a global mix of corporate executives, civilian and military officials, non-profit organizations, plus an increasing number of mainstream and trade media outlets. In this episode of Update-1, NPC Broadcast/Podcast Co-chair Adam Konowe speaks with Mike Gruss, chief content and strategy officer for Space News, on the sidelines of the 40th Space Symposium. Space News produces a special "show daily" at the event, in addition to its regular print and digital content.
VOA's Chief National Correspondent Leads Effort To Revive Network
A legal battle seeks to put Voice of America back on the air after its silencing by the Trump administration. VOA Chief National Correspondent Steve Herman serves on the National Press Club's board of governors, and he's taking part in the court action. In the latest edition of Update-1, Steve speaks with Broadcast Podcast Committee member Tom Young about the effort to revive VOA and protect other outlets such as Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
Searching for Accountability in Lebanon Attack That Killed One Journalist and Wounded Others
Gaza could soon reopen to international news organizations, but what is the policy of the Israel Defense Forces toward working journalists? That's one of the questions surrounding the investigation into the tank shelling in October, 2023 that killed one journalist and wounded six others. This edition of Update-1 highlights the March 12 Press Freedom Center panel discussion on why no one has been held accountable for the deadly attack. Multiple investigations indicate an Israeli tank crew almost certainly was responsible.