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Thrillist.com Panel
The Young Members and Events Committees present an evening with Adam Rich, Co-Founder/Editor-In-Chief of Thrillist.com on Wednesday, February 2 at 7PM. Rich and his business partner Ben Lerer took their idea of a no-BS city guide that catered to guys in his age bracket from a small, well informed email newsletter to 2.2 million daily subscriptions in 18 localized markets in the U.S. and the U.K. in just over 5 year time. Thrillist.com was ranked number 93 in Inc Magazine's 2010 list of the 500 fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S. Last year, Rich was also featured in INC…
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Libel Law Seminar
First Amendment expert Bruce Brown and Gregg Leslie, legal defense director of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, on Monday, Nov. 15 will bring to light what journalists must know about defamation in the new media world. The two attorneys will discuss recent developments and upcoming conflicts in libel and privacy law, especially in the context of new technologies that have revolutionized mass media. Working journalists, students and others will learn concrete lessons about protecting oneself against libel litigation. Brown is a partner at Baker & Hostetler, where his…
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Get PR Smart The New Age of Media Monitoring
The New Age of Media Monitoring As the face of media rapidly evolves, the importance of monitoring your brand's image has become crucial to engaging audiences. Today's media monitoring must go beyond traditional press clippings to encompass the communities where conversations are taking place. Educate yourself on the newest tools being used to effectively and inexpensively conduct media monitoring at our upcoming Get PR Smart event.Where: National Press Building 529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor Washington, DC 20045When: Friday, October 29, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30…
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The National Press Club & Reporters Without Borders Present a Truth Teller Series On: Colombia Spying on Reporters
The National Press Club & Reporters Without Borders Present a Truth Teller Series On: Colombia Spying on Reporters Colombian reporter Hollman Morris will discuss his experience working under the surveillance of the Department of Administrative Security, Colombia’s intelligence agency, which has often been accused of threatening and harassing journalists critical of the government. As well Colombian journalist, Claudia Duque, will address a lawsuit brought against former President Alvaro Uribe, for his involvement in the illegal surveillance of reporters. Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, 7:00 p…
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NPC Travel Committee
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Examining the Tea Party SOLD OUT
*THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT* As the 2010 midterm elections approach, the Tea Party is emerging as the wild-card player. But who are the Tea Partiers? Where do they come from, what do they stand for, and what role does their movement hope to play in the future of American politics? The authors of three new books examining the movement from differing points of view will discuss the topic at the National Press Club of Friday, Sept. 10 in the Murrow Room. FreedomWorks Chairman and former U.S. House Majority Leader Dick Armey, Give Us Liberty: A Tea Party Manifesto ($20) New York Times reporter…
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The Next Round of FCC Consolidation Rules
New Member Orientation
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Chief of Police Cathy L. Lanier
Investing in Policing, Investing in the City Chief of Police Cathy L. LanierWashington, DC Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Chief Lanier will speak at a National Press Club Newsmaker press conference at 03:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, in the Zenger Room of the National Press Building, 529 14th St., N.W., Washington, DC. Chief Lanier will discuss the challenges facing the MPD in investing in policing and investing in the city as Washington continues to grow. Contact: Tejinder Singh, NPC Newsmakers Event Host (202-503-8052, [email protected]
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NPC Travel Committee
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NPC Committee Orientation Fair
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