FMC Connection Day - Seeking Speakers: Apply by Aug. 15

BETHPAGE, N.Y. - Aug. 5, 2014 - PRLog -- The Fair Media Council’s Connection Day, presented by Bethpage Federal Credit Union, brings the New York metro media together with businesses and nonprofits for a day of open dialogue, story pitching, networking — and improved local news. Mark your calendar to attend on Friday, Oct. 24, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Briarcliffe College, Bethpage, N.Y.

RIGHT NOW: News media, social media and communication professionals may apply to serve as panelists on one of the following topics. Please note your choice of topic, include your bio and respond by Aug. 15 via email to lisa@fairmediacouncil.org.

TOPICS:

-Navigating Today’s Local Media Landscape to Get Your Message Out

-Inside Secrets to Prepping for a Media Interview

-Reporter Roundtable: What’s Happening Inside Newsrooms Right Now

-In the News: Court Decisions & Ethical Dilemmas Hampering News Coverage

-Communicating in an Emergency: What You Need to Know Today

-Creating a Multimedia Plan With Limited Resources

-The Debate Over Cell Towers, Connectivity, Safety & Land Values

-How to Pitch a Story to the Media

-Technology Tricks to Help Find Your Audience & Increase Revenues

-Tips from the Pros on Do-It-Yourself Branding & Advertising

-Making Albany Listen: How to Connect to the Capitol

-Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits

-What to Expect When Working With the News Media

-Inside Politics: Pandemonium, Predictions & Probable Cause

-Media’s Impact on Local Development

-The Role of Public Opinion in News Coverage

-How to Create a Great Feature Story