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NPC Press Freedom year in review, 2015
The National Press Club has never been more outspoken in defending journalists under fire and pushing for greater transparency—both in the United States and globally. Jason Rezaian has been a focus of our work since his arrest more than 500 days ago. We have issued numerous statements to protest his continued detention; his mistreatment and isolation during captivity; the secrecy surrounding all his judicial proceedings; and his unfair trial, conviction and sentencing. Our many activities in support of Rezaian in 2015 included: putting in the Club’s lobby in February a petition urging Jason’s…
Type: News
Jordanian Perspective on the Persian Gulf
The Jordanian Ambassador to the U.S. outlined his country's position on the current situation in the Persian Gulf and Jordan's perception of the U.S. role in the conflict.
Type: Media
Former Club presidents grill Abraham Lincoln at press conference
President Lincoln never held a press conference in life, but on Dec. 3 Old Abe — in the form of Lincoln impersonator George Buss -- sat down with two former National Press Club presidents for a grilling as though it were April 11, 1865. It was all part of a program that the Club co-sponsored with the Abraham Lincoln Association, the Illinois State Society of Washington, D.C., the Lincoln Academy of Illinois, the Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia and the U.S. Capitol Historical Society. Past Club presidents Gil Klein, chairman of the Club’s History and Heritage Committee, and Larry…
Type: News
Plan measurement of PR campaign from the outset, ‘Get It Online’ attendees advised
Measurement of the success of a public campaign has changed radically in the digital age, said Shonali Burke, a digital media expert, at the National Press Club’s most recent “Get It Online” series of luncheon discussions Dec. 4. As a result, she told attendees, it is important for PR practitioners to plan measurement of a campaign from its very beginning. To best benchmark progress of a campaign, she advised, measurement should be based on campaign goals. Before launching a campaign, she said, you must understand what you are trying to do and why it is important. The changes in measurement…
Type: News
Changing Washington press corps topic of latest Club podcast
The changing Washington press corps is the focus of the current edition of Update-1, the podcast of the National Press Club. Club member Shannon Fisher interviews the Pew Research Center's Associate Research Director Jesse Holcomb about Pew's just-released report detailing the changes. In its key finding, the study shows that niche publications now outnumber both daily newspapers and wire services. The results of the Pew study raise questions about the relative cost-effectiveness of using D.C.-based correspondents, as well as the relevance to local readers, compared with acquiring…
Type: News
Members invited to hear E.U. ambassador at Embassy Night, tomorrow
European Union Ambassador to the United States, David O'Sullivan, will discuss the state of the European Union, E.U.-U.S. relations and a host of other issues ranging from the refugee crisis to climate change and free trade during a discussion at the E.U. delegation to the United States at 6 p.m. tomorrow evening (Dec. 8). The moderated discussion will be followed by a Q&A session with the audience. Tickets are free, but pre-registration is required. To register, click here. The event will take place at the EU Delegation, 2175 K Street NW (enter on 22nd St), Washington, D.C. Enter on 22nd…
Type: News
Hear former Club presidents discuss future of journalism, Dec. 16
Three former National Press Club presidents, each with a different perspective on the industry, will talk about journalism's future at an event geared toward those entering the field on Wednesday, Dec. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Bloomberg Room. Immediate Past President Myron Belkind, 2013 President Angela Greiling Keane and 1994 President Gil Klein will share their thoughts on the development of journalism and what opportunities the field will offer in the future. The event is cosponsored by the Club's Professional Development Committee and Georgetown University's School of Continuing Studies.…
Type: News
The perfect gift for friends and co-workers: a National Press Club holiday gift card
You know how great it is to have drinks with friends and co-workers at the National Press Club. Whether you want to unwind after work, meet a source or reporter for lunch or dinner or just talk shop with other members, the Club is your home for great food, drinks and conversation. Now you can give that great experience of the Club as a holiday gift! NPC Gift Cards are available now at the front desk at the Club. We have pre-loaded $50 cards -- or you can have us make a custom card for you for any amount you wish. The gift cards can be used at the members-only Reliable Source, as well as the…
Type: News
Did You Know? Use the Club at night or on Saturday and you get free or discounted parking
All members of the National Press Club receive complimentary evening and weekend parking at the PMI garage on G Street when they spend at least $20 at the Reliable Source or Fourth Estate restaurants. Members who are using any of the other Club facilities at night or on Saturday can purchase a discounted parking sticker for $5 at the front desk Complimentary and discounted parking is available starting at 5 p.m. on weekdays and all day Saturday. The parking sticker will not be valid if you park any time before 5 p.m. on weekdays. The PMI parking garage is located on G Street between 13th and…
Type: News
Soccer 'a force for good' and a tool against radicalization, Prince Ali says
Introducing the world’s most popular game -- soccer -- to young refugees is one of the accomplishments Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein of Jordan is most proud of, he told a packed National Press Club luncheon Dec. 4. Jordan is now hosting more than one million Syrian refugees, and many are “young boys and girls who have nothing to do with their time,” Al-Hussein said. His non-profit Asian Football Development Project “teamed up with different governments as well as with non-government organizations to introduce football for boys and girls, as well as teaching them skills like mind-risk awareness,”…
Type: News