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Terrific trivia -- and more -- on tap at next Pub Quiz April 9
Trivia ... food ... drinks ... prizes ... comaraderie. They'll all come together Thursday, April 9, at the monthly Pub Quiz sponsored by the Club's Events Committee. It's a great opportunity to gather with friends over food and drinks and to meet new friends and members, so gather a team of four and come to the Reliable Source’s Truman Lounge for the all the fun. The event will start at 7:30. Veteran Pub Quiz emcee Marc Wojno will be on hand with all kinds of prizes for the lucky winners. Space fills up quickly, so be sure to arrive early to grab a table. Don’t have a team? No worries. Even…
Type: News
Class on how to use Facebook draws big crowd
Did you know that 30% of Americans get their news from Facebook these days? Are you using the social media giant to its full potential? About 50 people, young and old, attended a lively 90-minute session in the National Press Club's First Amendment Lounge March 24 on the best ways to use Facebook to engage readers. Don Seymour, Facebook's political and government outreach manager, explained that, in using Facebook, it pays to be authentic, to post frequently and to include video or large, unique images that tell about the story behind the story. Seymour also covered some of the tools and…
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Memorial service for John Oravec set for April 10 at Club
A memorial gathering to celebrate the life of member John Oravec will be held at noon on Friday, April 10, the in the Truman Lounge of the Reliable Source restaurant. John, a longtime Club member, was active as an editor of the AFL-CIO Bulletin. He was an avid poker player, golfer and a teetotaler!
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Kalb Report: Journalism integrity not killed by digital technology
Digital journalism is maturing and reverting to the standards that have guided the profession since the days when Edward R. Murrow invented broadcast news, four top journalists told a skeptical host Marvin Kalb March 23. “Gone are the days when you could get a job because you knew a social media platform that your editors thought was completely magic,” said Evan McMorris-Santoro, the White House correspondent for BuzzFeed. “We are back to the era, now, where it’s professionalizing again. Good reporting and good content are what they want.” The latest edition of The Kalb Report focused on…
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Stronger military action may be needed against ISIS, Book Rap audience hears
The United States and allies can slow down the rise of ISIS, but the current level of military pressure on ISIS is likely not enough to destroy the Islamic terrorist organization, Jessica Stern, co-author of the new book,“ISIS: The State of Terror,” said at a National Press Club Book Rap March 24. Appearing at the event with co-author J.M. Berger, Stern said financial and current military actions against the Islamic terrorist organization may not be enough eliminate it because the group is “self-reliant.” ISIS is “so good,” she said, “at raising money through criminal actions like black-…
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Agricultural Trade Policies
The sectretary discusses his recent trip to Poland and U.S. agricultral trade policies.
Type: Media
Did you know? Club has a softball team; seeks players for April 11 opener
The National Press Club's softball team will open season Saturday, April 11. All Club members and spouses are eligible to play. There is no cost to join the team. The Club plays in the Metropolitan Media Softball League in Montgomery County. If you are interested in playing, please contact the team captain John Domen at [email protected]. Opportunity to play on the team is just one of the benefits of being a National Press Club member. For more information about your membership benefits, please send an email to [email protected].
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Get tips on how to use LinkedIn as a journalist April 10
LinkedIn is a powerful social media tool that can help journalists connect with sources and story ideas. To learn how to use it effectively, join the National Press Club Journalism Institute's professional development committee for a skill-building session focused on best-practices and optimizing your presence on this popular platform on Friday, April 10, from 9:30-11:00 a.m. in the Bloomberg Room. Registration is required by clicking here. Fee: $5 for National Press Club members, $10 for nonmembers. Club members should log in for the promo code. During this session, we will explore how to…
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Club's Rowse Award to honor best work in critical coverage of the news industry
The National Press Club wants to see the best coverage of the news industry and journalistic practices from the last year. The Arthur Rowse Award for Press Criticism, named for the former reporter for U.S. News and World Report and award sponsor, rewards the best critical look at the news industry, its practice and its ethics. This competition is important at a time when the news business is going through dramatic changes both in technology and the business model. Last year’s winner was Michael Calderone of The Huffington Post, who looked carefully at media issues involving foreign affairs…
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Press freedom programs move to NPC Journalism Institute
Press freedom programs will be conducted under the auspices of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, clearing the way for growth in the funding and number of events held around protecting 1st Amendment rights. Foundations and other grant-making organizations will be able to finance press-freedom programs because the National Press Club's affiliate, the Journalism Institute, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Press-freedom programs previously were held under the Club, which is unable to raise nonprofit dollars for programs. ``Press freedom is under assault worldwide as never before,…
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