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Embassy Night Hosted by Philippine Ambassador
On behalf of the National Press Club's International Correspondents Committee, you are cordially invited to a reception hosted by Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez from 6-8:30 pm on Friday, March 31. Held at the Philippine embassy in northwest Washington, this exclusive reception will offer National Press Club members a chance to make valuable contacts with embassy staff and learn more about U.S.-Philippine relations. Cocktails and a light buffet of Philippine cuisine will be served. Tickets are limited. Be sure to RSVP by Wednesday, March 29.
Type: Event
National Press Club Finds Blinken Call with Russia on Behalf of Evan Gershkovich Encouraging
WASHINGTON, March 31 – Following is a statement from Eileen O’Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on developments in the wrongful detention of Wall Street Journal Correspondent Evan Gershkovich. “It was encouraging that Secretary of State Blinken was able to get on the phone with his Russian counterpart Mr. Lavarov this weekend to discuss the case of Evan Gershkovich of the Wall Street Journal. The fact that they are talking is encouraging. We hope it means more progress and soon. Something of great…
Type: News
Press Club Statement on Meeting Between Evan Gershkovich and His Lawyer
WASHINGTON, April 4 – The following is a statement from Eileen O’Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the news today that Evan Gershkovich, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, was able to meet with his attorney. “We were heartened to hear the news that Evan Gershkovich was able to meet today with his attorney in prison. It has been almost a week since Evan was unjustly detained. During all that time the only legal representation provided to him was from a Russian government attorney. That is a situation…
Type: News
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Steve Honig has been at the forefront of the public relations business for the past 35 years, having navigated worlds as diverse as Hollywood, Wall Street, Silicon Valley, the Olympics, New York’s fashion industry, the Las Vegas Strip and Washington, D.C. He has represented some of the world’s most recognizable companies, personalities and brands in a variety of businesses and industries. Honig has handled numerous crisis situations for individuals and organizations over the years. He is known for his strategic insight into mitigating problems and minimizing damage for clients embroiled in…
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Karen Naumann, APR, PMP, is a multifaceted, seasoned practitioner with more than 25 years of communication experience. She is a communications educator, executive, and author. She is a DoD contractor and an Adjunct Instructor and Course Developer in Crisis Communications at West Virginia University, where she instructs active military, earning a graduate degree. The award-winning communicator is frequently tapped as a speaker and facilitator for conferences and events on topics ranging from Cognitive Biases and Crisis Communications to Strategic Communications and Persuasion. She is also a…
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Edward Segal is a crisis management/crisis communication author, journalist, and podcast host. He’s the author of Crisis Ahead—101 Ways to Prepare for and Bounce Back from Disasters, Scandals, and Other Emergencies (Nicholas Brealey.2020); a Leadership Strategy Senior Contributor for Forbes.com; and host of the weekly Crisis Ahead podcast on the Federal News Network. Segal has conducted crisis management and communication training for hundreds of CEOs and other company officials. For more information, visit PublicRelations.com.
Panel Discussion on Crisis Communications
NPC Communicators Team Event
How can communication professionals expediently handle crises and effectively manage the flow of information? What are the best vehicles for reaching the public quickly? How can facts prevail over misinformation? What is the most effective way for an organization to communicate its wrongdoing? How can a crisis be averted? How can damage be minimized? These questions and more will be addressed during this panel discussion with Communicators Team members about crisis communication. This event is open only to NPC members and there is no charge for admission. Beverages and snacks will be…
Type: Event
NPC Executive Director McCarren Reflects On His Tenure
After more than 15 years of distinguished service to the National Press Club, Bill McCarren has announced his upcoming retirement. On this edition of Update-1, McCarren speaks with Broadcast/Podcast Team Co-vice Chair Adam Konowe about what drew him to the club, what he found when first hired as general manager, the business transformation that followed, the challenges of integrating broadcast and digital media into the club’s membership and operations, as well as the challenges posed by COVID-19 pandemic closures and threats to press freedom. McCarren’s memories and insights set the stage…
Type: Media
NPC’s 116th President Prioritizes Press Freedom, Media Literacy And In-Person Events
Eileen O’Reilly, managing editor of standards and training at Axios, recently began her one-year term as the 116th president of the National Press Club. In this episode of Update-1, O’Reilly speaks with Broadcast/Podcast Team Co-Vice Chair Adam Konowe about her priorities in office. Not surprisingly, press freedom and media literacy top the agenda, but so do in-person events to help journalists and communicators derive maximum benefit from their membership. O’Reilly also discussed the importance of demystifying and humanizing journalism to help stem a slide in trust not just here in the…
Type: Media
Tune up on trivia for Pub Quiz, April 13
Join fellow National Press Club members and their guests at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13, for trivia, food, drinks, prizes and camaraderie at Pub Quiz in the Truman Lounge. See old friends and meet new ones during a lively evening led by longtime Pub Quiz emcee Marc Wojno. Gather a team of four. Don't have a team? No worries; we'll find one for you. Space fills up quickly, so be sure to arrive early to grab a table. Questions provided by Brainstormer Trivia.
Type: News