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2022 "Press vs. Politicians" National Press Club Spelling Bee
Relationships between politicians and the media who cover them have been tested throughout history, but on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 in the National Press Club’s historic ballroom, fun and friendly competition will prevail as lawmakers and reporters compete in the uproariously entertaining Press vs. Politicians Spelling Bee. The first such event was held in 1913, with newly elected President Woodrow Wilson in the audience for the inaugural showdown, which was won by members of the House and Senate. The Press vs. Politicians Spelling Bee was reinstated on its 100th anniversary in 2013 and…
Type: Event
NYC Mayor Eric Adams calls on press to hold gun industry accountable
New York City Mayor Eric Adams called on the media to apply more scrutiny to the firearm industry during an appearance Tuesday at the National Press Club. “On behalf of every mayor, every victim of gun violence, and every American, I'm asking for your help to expose the gun industry in this country for what it truly is: a betrayal of American values and American freedom,” he said at a Club Newsmakers event. “Every story you cover about gun violence can help us move closer to accountability for those who profit from it.” New York City Mayor Eric Adams provided a road map for reporters…
Type: News
Authors should approach podcasts with a message in mind
Authors should approach hosting podcasts and appearing as guests on other shows with a clear idea about the message they want to send, Molly Ruland, founder and CEO of podcast production company Heartcast Media, told the National Press Club’s Independent Authors Group at their Sept. 8 meeting. “Create a plan for the content and your specific goals,” she said. “Is this a book tour? How long are you willing to commit, and how many episodes do you want to record?” Ruland added, “Every interview should have a purpose and a clear call to action. Provide the listeners and/or host with the direct…
Type: News
Applications due Sept. 29 for this fall's McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism
Got a great idea for a high-impact story that ‘"follows the money," but few resources to get it done? If so, check out The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism, an initiative of the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. The McGraw Fellowship provides up to $15,000 and editorial support for experienced journalists to produce deeply-reported investigative or enterprise stories on critical economic, financial and business topics. The deadline for Fall 2022 fellowship applications is Sept. 30, 2022; Spring 2023 applications will be due March 31, 2023. Previous McGraw Fellows…
Type: News
Communicator & Journalist Roundtable Dinner
National Press Club members are invited to another lively discussion with fellow communications leaders and journalists on current topics that we all face in our function and profession. By sharing our concerns, ideas, approaches and strategies, we help each other be more effective in our roles. A three-course dinner with wine will be served, at a special price of $62 per person for NPC members. Note: Members must be logged into their NPC membership account in order to access tickets for this event. Cash bar at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Business attire. This event is open to NPC…
Type: Event
Broadcast Team dinner to explore path from journalist to PR practitioner, Thursday 6:30 pm
Former and current broadcast pros will reflect on the bright side of moving to the so-called ‘dark side' (public relations) as part of the monthly meeting of the National Press Club's Broadcast/Podcast Team at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15. This will be a hybrid gathering that occurs on both Zoom and in-person in the Cosgrove Room of The Reliable Source. In no particular order, the planned discussion participants are Club members Lori Russo, president of Stanton Communications; Debra Silimeo, president of the Silimeo Group, and Bill McCloskey, former director of media relations at BellSouth (…
Type: News