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Dallas Fed president to address COVID-19 testing, economic recovery, July 13
Business owners across the country – from restaurants and specialty shops to beauty salons and fitness centers – have dramatically changed the way they operate in order to help stem the tide of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even with all of these new protective measures and protocols in place, however, the question remains: As businesses reopen their doors, will their customers feel comfortable enough to come back? Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President and CEO Robert S. Kaplan will deliver a live national address Monday, July 13, on why he believes continuous and widespread testing for COVID-19…
Type: News
Keeping public records public: Strategies for getting access during the pandemic
Government records belong to the public, but journalists often face delays and redactions that make it difficult to get the information they need to inform the public about significant issues. Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more important than ever for journalists to be strategic when they are seeking government records. Registration is open now for this program, which will be held on Aug. 5 from 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. ET. In this 45-minute session from the National Press Club Journalism Institute, learn to build sound strategies and approaches to requesting and obtaining…
Type: Event
NPC Virtual Newsmaker: Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Robert S. Kaplan
Business owners across the country – from restaurants and specialty shops to beauty salons and fitness centers – have dramatically changed the way they operate in order to help stem the tide of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even with all of these new protective measures and protocols in place, however, the question remains: as businesses reopen their doors, will their customers feel comfortable enough to come back? On Monday, July 13, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President and CEO Robert S. Kaplan will deliver a live national address on why he believes continuous and widespread testing for COVID-…
Type: Event
Member’s new book reveals media relations strategies
National Press Club member Ed Barks is offering what he calls an AP style guide for working with the media in his latest book, "Reporters Don’t Hate You: 100+ Amazing Media Relations Strategies." ”It takes a lifetime to prepare to meet the media," said Barks, whose book was published on July 7. "It only takes one bad interview to undo all that hard work. This book offers a comprehensive, ready reference that stops corporate spokespeople from stumbling into the bad interview abyss.” The new volume lists over 100 media relations strategies broken out into categories including pre-interview…
Type: News
Newsroom leadership in the age of Black Lives Matter, July 10
The coronavirus pandemic, economic struggles, and demands for racial justice are forcing newsrooms to account for their own failures at diversity, inclusion and representative coverage. Those shortcomings have led to resignations of top leaders at The New York Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, and many other publications. The News Leaders Association and the National Press Club Journalism Institute will host regional newspaper editors in a discussion about these issues from 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. ET on Friday, July 10. Register online. The conversation, moderated by Gannett executive Mizell…
Type: News
Club hosts launch of campaign to prevent veterans’ suicide
The White House and Veterans Administration on Tuesday came to the National Press Club to launch a program designed to prevent veterans from committing suicide -- illustrating the importance of the Club as a newsmaking venue as Washington begins to reopen. The event featured Second Lady Karen Pence, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie and U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams. It kicked off a public health campaign to encourage Americans to reach out to vulnerable veterans. The effort is part of the President’s Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End a National Tragedy of Suicide (PREVENTS).…
Type: News
Inaugural Demonstration Permit for Conservatives
Representatives of Free Republic, a conservative organization, today filed a permit application with the National Park Service for designated areas for supporters of President Bush, separate from anti-Bush inauguration protestors during the January 20 inaugural parade. They talked with reporters about this and answered questions.
Type: Media
PREVENTS Public Health Campaign Launch
The White House and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched the REACH national public health campaign aimed at empowering all Americans to play a critical role in preventing suicide on July 7, 2020. VA Secretary Robert Wilkie and PREVENTS Executive Director Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen spoke about how the goal of REACH, which was established by the President’s Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End a National Tragedy of Suicide (PREVENTS), is to change the conversation around suicide by urging people to recognize their own risk and protective factors — as well as the risk and protective factors…
Type: Media
Being heard: How to use your voice so people listen
Everyone has an opinion, but not everyone expresses their views with power and impact. Some voices rise and echo, and others never penetrate the noise that surrounds us. Having an important platform — like the New York Times or L.A. Times — can amplify perspectives. In this program from the National Press Club Journalism Institute, L.A. Times editorial page editor Sewell Chan, L.A. Times columnist Erika Smith, Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones, and New York Times Magazine editor-in-chief Jake Silverstein will describe: How to make yourself heard How to work…
Type: Event
The art & craft of the interview: How to deeply listen
The coronavirus pandemic has forced journalists to collect their stories from afar. Conducting an in-person interview is near impossible. On the telephone or on a video call, the ability to pay attention is crucial. Do you listen, or do you wait to ask? The National Press Club Journalism Institute has invited two of the best interviewers in journalism — Terry Gross and Michael Barbaro — to have a discussion on July 17, from 4-4:30 p.m., about the challenges and opportunities of interviewing now. Marketplace correspondent Kimberly Adams will moderate. The first part of this program will be a…
Type: Event