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NPC Luncheon with Ted Leonsis
Ted Leonsis, majority owner of the NHL’s Washington Capitals and the NBA’s Washington Wizards and one of the most powerful figures in Washington sports and business, will address the National Press Club at a luncheon, July 13. Leonsis, who made his fortune at AOL, has transformed the Capitals into one of the most exciting teams in hockey, led by superstar Alex Ovechkin. Still the team has consistently fallen short in the playoffs. Long- suffering Wizards fans are hopeful he can at least get the basketball team back to the postseason. The National Press Club luncheon will begin promptly at…
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Haunting Legacy: Vietnam and the American Presidency from Ford to Obama
A conversation with authors Marvin Kalb and Deborah Kalb will be moderated by Ted Koppel on Friday, June 24 at 6:00 p.m. The United States had never lost a war - that is, until 1975, when it was forced to flee Saigon in utter humiliation and abandon South Vietnam to a victorious communist army. The legacy of this first defeat has haunted every president since, especially on the decision of whether to commit troops to war. In “Haunting Legacy,” the father-daughter journalist team of Marvin and Deborah Kalb presents a compelling, accessible, and hugely important history of presidential…
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Up Next – Hyperlocal Coverage: Neighborhood Blogs, Community Websites, and the Future of the News
"Is hyperlocal online media the new 5 o'clock news?" This question will be posed at the National Press Club’s new online-focused series, "Get It Online." In a time when more Americans get their news from the Internet than from newspapers, highly customized neighborhood-centric reporting is on the rise. Washington, D.C. has more than 25 distinct neighborhood-specific bloggers. A number of Web start-ups are creating their own hyperlocal news sites, with larger companies like AOL and Gannett starting their own brands. What is it about the state of modern media that allows these news platforms…
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NPC Luncheon with Gen. James Jones
Gen. James L. Jones, former United States National Security Advisor for the Obama Administration and a retired four-star general, will address the National Press Club at a luncheon on Monday, May 16. Gen. Jones will speak on the impact of Osama bin Laden's death on Al-Qaeda, as well as on the United States' relationship with Pakistan. He also will discuss the strategic goals of the United States in the changing Middle East, especially in Libya, Iran, Egypt, Syria, Israel, Palestine and Northern Africa. Gen. Jones served as the 32nd Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps and Supreme Allied…
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How to Use Video to Get Your Message Across: Thinking Strategically About Content
As people watch less TV, they are watching more video on their computers, tablets or smartphones. That means your video needs to more compelling, creative and contagious than the competition. We’ll help you understand the anatomy of a great video – from concept to promotion – so that you can powerfully reach, teach and activate your target audiences.
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Mastering Social Media: Three Successful Case Studies & Advice You Can Apply Today
Your organization has developed a presence on social media – now what? Master the art of taking these tools to the next level and see how successful organizations have done it. Conference Program Check-in / Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Introduction: 9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. (Havilah Ross, National Press Club) Panel One – Three Successful Case Studies: 9:10 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Moderator: Ashley Mancini: The Public Affairs CouncilSpeakers: Bianca Prade: American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity Kerala Taylor: KaBOOM! Gina Welker: Adfero Group Break: 10:20 a.m. – 10:35 a.m. Panel…
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Chuck Leavell
Newsmaker: Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones DATE: Tuesday, March 29 TIME: 2:00 pmPlace: First Amendment Lounge, National Press Club529 14th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20045 Rock and roll legend Chuck Leavell, longtime keyboardist and musical director for The Rolling Stones, will discuss his new book about sustainable, smart growth, entitled, “Growing a Better America,” at a National Press Club Newsmaker. A conservationist, Leavell is co-founder of the eco-web site Mother Nature Network (MNN), the world’s most visited for-profit environmental web site. His…
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NPC Luncheon with Ted Turner and T. Boone Pickens
Ted Turner, chairman of Ted Turner Enterprises and CNN founder, will join T. Boone Pickens, founder of BP Capitol, to debate American energy policy during a joint luncheon, Tuesday, April 19. Pickens will outline his “Pickens Plan” to reduce America’s dependence on Middle East oil through alternate energy sources, such as wind, solar power, and natural gas. Turner will discuss renewable solar energy, including his recent solar projects in New Mexico and Atlanta, as well as nuclear disarmament and global politics. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. with the speeches beginning at 1 p.m. and…
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NPC Luncheon with Vivian Schiller, President and CEO, NPR
At a March 7th National Press Club Luncheon, NPR President and CEO Vivian Schiller will discuss NPR’s vision for the future of public radio and the achievements of NPR’s member stations. She also will present her case for continued public support for the 40-year-old media organization. Despite recent rounds of cost cutting, NPR’s audience growth continues to break records. More people than ever use public radio in more ways - commuters listen in traffic, joggers stream audio from their mobiles, and readers go to the web or their iPad for the latest on global events and world music. Luncheon…
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NPC Luncheon with Harry Shearer, Comedian
Harry Shearer, famed voice of “The Simpsons,” “Saturday Night Live” comic, radio host of “Le Show,” and star of the film “This is Spinal Tap,” will accuse the national press of perpetuating media myths in major news coverage at a National Press Club luncheon March 14. Shearer says he hopes to “enhance the feeling of shame among practitioners” in the press, whom he says have a “blindness to accuracy.” He will argue that the nation’s top editors and producers are “notoriously herd-oriented,cling to first-draft versions of news stories, and are reluctant to adjust news narratives when new…
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