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FEC Data Diving - Part 2
Federal Election Commission staff will introduce reporters to the campaign finance data available on the FEC website and demonstrate the avenues to access, search and sort the data. The session will include an overview of the data disclosure portal, which includes the presidential and congressional maps, the data disclosure catalog, and real-time data on independent expenditures and electioneering communications. Staff will also demonstrate the capabilities of the new candidate and committee viewer, which allows users to find campaign finance activity of any federal candidate, political…
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UN Under-Secretary-General on Global Population
UN Under-Secretary-General On Global Population Trends and Ending Child Marriage Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, a physician and public health expert, the Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, will speak at a National Press Club Newsmaker press conference at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 21, in the Bloomberg Room of the National Press Building, 529 14th St., N.W., Washington, DC. UN Under-Secretary will speak on "Global Population Trends and New Initiatives on International Family Planning and Ending Child Marriage." The subject of "the girl child" with an…
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Disrupt DC!
What are the technologies poised to disrupt the District? Facial recognition tools, self-aware databases and visual bookmarking services are just a few of the emerging tech trends that will dramatically affect journalists, communications professionals, associations and government agencies in 2013. In this fast-paced session, you’ll learn how your organization can take advantage of what’s coming next! This session is being facilitated by Amy Webb, lead trendspotter and CEO of Webbmedia Group. Amy studies disruptive technologies and advises a worldwide client base for Fortune 100 and Global…
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NPC Non-Resident Weekend Opening Reception
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Future of Energy Activity in the Gulf of Mexico
Panel to Discuss Future of Energy Activity in the Gulf of Mexico Date and Time: Friday, Aug. 3 at 10 a.m.Place: Zenger Room, National Press Club, 529 14th St. NW, 13th floor The mandate for ever broader oversight of offshore energy activity in the wake of the April 2010 Macondo spill in the Gulf of Mexico has posed challenges for government and industry alike, often testing the capacity of regulators on the ground while creating less predictability for operators seeking insight into the status of future plans. Is current offshore policy allowing operators to generate sufficient supply from…
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Facebook and Pinterest 101
Facebook and Pinterest 101 – Thursday, June 21, 9:30 – 11 a.m. in the Bloomberg Classroom If you’re feeling behind the curve on using social media tools, now’s your chance to catch up! Join us for a beginner’s session where you’ll learn how to discover trend stories, share your work with a wider audience, and more using these social media tools. Please make sure to have a Facebook and Pinterest accounts set up before the session. Pinterest requires a Facebook account and invitation to join, so please contact [email protected] if you have questions or need assistance prior to the session.…
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Learn the Secrets of the Freedom of Information Act
Learn the secrets of the Freedom of Information Act, the invaluable reporting tool that too many journalists ignore. Through FOIA requests, appeals and even litigation, reporters and other professionals can extract invaluable documents from the federal government and uncover great stories that have never been told. Join three FOIA experts in a lively, practical-oriented discussion about filing effective requests, negotiating with government gatekeepers, finding likely sources and turning the law into your sword. Nate Jones is FOIA Coordinator with the National Security Archive, an award-…
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NPC Freelance Committee to Face the FAQs – Should I Write a Book?
NPC Freelance Committee to Face the FAQs – Should I Write a Book? A workshop on Monday, May 21, 2012, 6:30 p.m. So you are a professional reporter looking for a new way to reach readers and impress editors. Should you consider writing a book? Learn the facts. In this hour lecture and discussion we’ll cover some of the important FAQs that can help you decide whether you should be an author and bookmaker as well as a journalist. Here are some of the most Frequently Asked Questions that need answering when considering writing a book:WHO: Who me? Who am I writing the book for? *WHAT: What am…
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Get PR Smart: Facebook Advertising 101 for Advocacy and Grassroots Campaigns
Facebook advertising can help get generate buzz for your organization by reaching your target audience by interest and demographic. This session teach you how to use Facebook’s advertising products to align with your issue advocacy and public affairs objectives. The fee is $35 for NPC members and $45 for non-NPC members. NPC members should login to view the discount code. The "Get PR Smart" series is sponsored by the National Press Club Journalism Institute and Adfero Group.
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Managing Online Data with Excel
Learn how to manage online data with Excel at a National Press Club professional development event at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, in the Bloomberg Room. The class is free for National Press Club members and $15 for non-members. NPC members should login for the discount code. Reporters can find all kinds of interesting data online these days, but you need tools to comb through it. Excel is a common and valuable tool that can help do just that. Unfortunately, for many of us, its behavior can seem frustrating and odd rather than empowering and delightful. Take some time to get to know Excel…
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