It was excellent. Where else do you get to receive expert pointers, and then pitch whatever you’ve got to eight journalists who truly care to give constructive feedback and help folks understand how best to reach them?
Continue readingFair Media Council: Annual Summer Boot Camp & Live Media Pitch
Summer Boot Camp & Live Media Pitch
There’s an art and a science to crafting messages in a way that the media will hear and carry forward. On July 15, The Fair Media Council’s Summer Boot Camp will provide an opportunity to learn tricks of the trade, avoid common errors and make sure your news reaches the right audience.
Once schooled, you will literally get to pitch the media.
When: Wednesday, July 15, 9am-noon
Where: Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center*
Sponsored by: Northwell Health, Jody Fisher PR, St. Joseph’s University and ACLD
To Learn More and Purchase Tickets: Visit FMC’s website. Members get preferred pricing.
*No parking fee for ticket holders. Casual dress.
There’s good reason this event sells out: It’s a golden opportunity. Every year, attendees land solid coverage and strengthen their relationships with the media.
This year’s featured speaker is Jody Fisher of Jody Fisher PR. As a professional with history of generously sharing his wisdom, Jody is quite prepared to help you land your pitch.
The panel of journalists will include:
- Jennifer Bisram, Reporter, CBS News New York
- Greg Cergol, Reporter, NBC 4 New York
- Kepherd Daniel, Editor, Patch.com
- Cecilia Dowd, Reporter, News 12
- Sheri Einhorn, Health & Education Reporter, Newsday/NewsdayTV
- Chantee Lans, Reporter, WABC-TV
Don’t miss this chance!
Occupying the Intersection of Media, Influence & Power
The annual Boot Camp is just one way that the Fair Media Council operates at the intersection of media, influence and power. For 45 years, they have been holding news and media accountable while working to create an informed, media-savvy society. The more time goes on, the more important, and broadly applicable their work becomes.
It’s about transparency, accountability, and credibility, as well as fostering the ability to both convey that and recognize it when we see it. The FMC offers clear eyed, informative commentary, and is known for quality, unscripted conversations with top influencers in news, business and technology. Members have access to a broad array of resources. Intimate educational events feature excellent presenters offering timeless wisdom and latest understandings of our constantly revolutionizing media ecosystem.
Whether it’s considering the current state of affairs or what to make of what’s coming, managing our brands, dealing with PR crises or simply learning how best to get a reporter’s attention, FMC offers thought provoking and practically useful programming.


