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NPC Luncheon with Tim Armstrong & Arianna Huffington
Less than six months since the biggest merger in online news history, AOL Chief Executive Tim Armstrong and Huffington Post founder Arianna Huffington appear together to discuss the deal, its aftermath and the future of journalism at a National Press Club luncheon on July 15. Since its $315 million purchase of Huffington Post in February, AOL has hired some of the biggest names in journalism while simultaneously eliminating the jobs of hundreds of full and part-time writers, editors and other employees across the country. Along with remaking its own business, AOL is reshaping the entire news…
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The NO BOUNDARIES 5k Run/Walk Training Clinic
FLEET FEET Sports Adams Morgan in conjunction with NEW BALANCE and OnPoint FITNESS is proud to present three NO BOUNDARIES Beginners Running Clinics to benefit walkers/runners participating in the NPC’s BEAT THE DEADLINE 5K. The purpose of each clinic is to introduce participants to the lifetime fitness activities of running and walking and to give them the tools to prepare themselves to walk/run a 5K event. The NO BOUNDARIES™ 5k Run/Walk Training Clinics will offer participants guidance and advice from experienced coaches on topics such as proper running form, progression, choosing the…
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Jazz Night
The Maureen Mullaney Quartet will feature classic and contemporary jazz and blues standards. This month she will be accompanied by special guest drummer Devin Kelly. Mullaney is one of Washington's most sought-after and versatile vocalists. A frequent performer at establishments such as The Phillips Collection, Twins Jazz and Black Fox Lounge, she features an assortment of styles and genres including jazz, blues, rock,musical theater, and cabaret. More information is available online athttp://www.maureenmullaney.com. Devin Kelly is a freelance percussionist based out of New York and Los…
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Young Members Committee meeting
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John Solomon: iWatch News Project
Award-winning investigative journalist John Solomon will share tricks of the trade and discuss the innovative iWatch News project at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 25. Solomon is executive editor of the Center for Public Integrity, which launched the beta version of iWatch News this month. The web-based publication offers exclusive stories focused on money and politics, government accountability, the environment, the financial sector and more. Solomon joined the Center for Public Integrity in March 2010, as its first journalist-in-residence. During his quarter-century career in print and…
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Chef David Guas Dinner at the Fourth Estate
NPC Freelancers Breakfast
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NPC Frederick Wine Trail Tour
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Airline Labor to Discuss Global Action
Airline Labor to Discuss Global Action Aviation labor leaders from five continents to outline plans for new alliance, new approaches to collective bargaining National Press Club, Zenger Room, 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 20 (Dial-in option for reporters outside D.C. and overseas) Panel to include James C. Little, Transport Workers Union of America, USA; Rhys McCarthy, Unite, United Kingdom; Linda White, Australian Services Union; Gabriel Mocho Rodriguez, International Transport Workers FederationAs global businesses shift work from country to country and as industries form global alliances,…
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Social Media Strategy Basics
In this class we will discuss the basic steps to develop the goals, mechanics and measurements of a successful social media strategy. There is a class fee of $25 for NPC members and $50 for nonmembers. The fee can be paid by credit card, check, or member account. Register online at http://bit.ly/6f1yyA or by contacting Beth Shankle at [email protected] or 202-662-7509. Participants are welcome to bring their own laptops, but computers will also be provided. Special thanks to the Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation for their generous support of the Eric Friedhiem National…
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Reporting from Facebook
In "Reporting from Facebook" we will start by looking at what online social networks are and examining the differences between several of the most popular sites, including Facebook and LinkedIn. From there we will move on to a more in-depth look at Facebook - navigating the site, using it to research stories, using it to identify and contact sources, and using it to connect with your audience. There is a class fee of $25 for NPC members and $50 for nonmembers. The fee can be paid by credit card, check, or member account. Register online at http://bit.ly/6f1yyA or by contacting Beth Shankle…
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