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NPC Travel Committee Meeting
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The Coordinator of the 2012 African Diaspora Summit
The Coordinator of the 2012 African Diaspora Summit Ambassador Mbulelo Rakwena will discuss preparations for next year's African Diaspora Summit in South Africa. Bringing together leaders and representatives of the diaspora, including heads of government and key figures from business, academia, the arts and civil society, with their counterparts from the African continent, the summit will focus on the launch of "bankable projects" and other initiatives in line with the African Union's decision to declare the diaspora Africa's "sixth region". The summit comes at a time of heightened interest…
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NPC Newsmakers Committee
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Media on Tap with Mark Joseph
This event has been postponed. The Young Members' Media on Tap will feature former CNN anchor Mark Joseph.
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Events Committee meeting
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Antonio Guterres
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Will Discuss the Humanitarian Emergency in Libya Date and Time: May 3 at 9 AMPlace: Zenger Room, National Press Club (529 14th St., NW, 13th floor) Antonio Guterres, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, will discuss the humanitarian emergency generated by the conflict in Libya. With more than 500,000 people displaced by the fighting, it is one of the most pressing displacement situations in the world, according to Guterres. The High Commissioner will also discuss the displacement caused by the recent fighting in Ivory Coast.Guterres has been…
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Young Members Committee meeting
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Airline Labor to Discuss Global Action
Airline Labor to Discuss Global Action Aviation labor leaders from five continents to outline plans for new alliance, new approaches to collective bargaining National Press Club, Zenger Room, 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 20 (Dial-in option for reporters outside D.C. and overseas) Panel to include James C. Little, Transport Workers Union of America, USA; Rhys McCarthy, Unite, United Kingdom; Linda White, Australian Services Union; Gabriel Mocho Rodriguez, International Transport Workers FederationAs global businesses shift work from country to country and as industries form global alliances,…
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SEO Primer: Using the Language of the Reader
SEO Primer : Using the Language of the Reader Using search data to understand trends and how people search for things shouldn’t be about pandering to what’s popular. It should be about better understanding your audience and connecting with them. This session will show you how to access the free search data that’s available from Google and Bing, as well as how to effectively use that data to engage more deeply with readers, and ensure that your stories are visible when your audience is searching for them. Join the NPC’s professional development committee for a…
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I Can't Believe It's On Twitter: Getting ROI From Social Media
The National Press Club, Zenger RoomApril 20, 20118 a.m. Continental Breakfast8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Presentation$25 for Members$45 for Non-MembersPresented by:Thomas Sanchez, Managing Director & Founder Anthony Shop, Director of Client Services Social Driver If you work in the communications profession, your clients are probably asking you how to leverage the Web and social networking to achieve their goals. As you try to help them navigate this emerging space, you may also find yourself thinking or saying some of the following - real quotes from communications professionals: "I don't get…
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