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SUMMARY:CWC-FPRA Meet the Media: The Future Is Now
DESCRIPTION:Reserve your spot and get ready to meet media from across Sarasota\, Manatee\, and DeSoto Counties at Meet the Media: The Future Is Now. \n\n\n\n\nReserve your spot and get ready to attend Meet the Media: The Future Is Now on November 18. \nWe’re bringing back one of our most powerful traditions with a fresh perspective. Meet the Media: The Future Is Now brings together journalists from traditional and emerging media\, broadcasters\, publishers\, podcasters\, and digital creators from across Sarasota\, Manatee\, and DeSoto Counties for an afternoon of conversation\, connection\, and community. \nYou already know the media landscape is changing. This year\, we’re taking a closer look at what that means for our local media and the people behind it. We’ll explore the business of media\, the latest platforms and emerging ways stories are being told\, and what the future holds for the industry. But this event is about more than learning what’s next. It’s about showing up for the people who are doing the work. \nEvery article\, broadcast\, podcast\, feature\, and community story represents someone who has chosen to invest their time and talent in helping our community stay informed and connected. As PR and communications professionals\, we have the privilege of working alongside these journalists and storytellers every day. \nMeet the Media: The Future Is Now is our opportunity to say thank you\, strengthen existing relationships\, make new connections\, and show our support for the people who help tell the story of our region. \nFeatured Media Panelists:\n\nMark Gordon\, Managing Editor\, Business Observer\nJoey Panek\, Producer and Co-Host\, ABC7 Suncoast View\nBeth Deyo\, Discover Bradenton\nLisa McBride\, SRQ Neighborhood Experts\n\nThese are just a few of the panelists. Stay tuned for additions to the lineup! \nHere’s What You Need to Know:\nWhen: Wednesday\, November 18\, 3:30–6 p.m.\nWhere: Gold Coast Eagle Distributing\nCost: $50 for FPRA members and media friends\, $65 for guests. Includes heavy appetizers and beverages. FREE for students. \nCome curious. Come ready to connect. Come ready to fill the room. \nCome Meet the Media. Let’s make this year’s signature event our biggest show of support yet for the journalists\, creators\, and colleagues who help tell the story of our region. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is powered by CWC-FPRA’s annual sponsors: Children First\, Grapevine Communications\, VeraCruz Advisory\, Joe Curley\, APR\, CPRC\, Sir Speedy Sarasota\, Oysters Rock Hospitality\, and Visit Sarasota County. \n  \n\n\n\n\nGET YOUR TICKETS
URL:https://cwcfpra.com/event/meet-the-media-the-future-is-now/
LOCATION:Gold Coast Eagle Distributing\, 7051 Wireless Ct\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34240\, United States
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