RTNDA@NAB: Sessions led by CNN's John King, CNBC's Carl Quintanilla, ABC's Ann Compton and more
Below are a few of the 30-plus sessions, led by the top names in broadcasting, that make RTNDA@NAB the premier convention for news coverage on all platforms.
Leading News Reinvention
The gloomiest year ever in some newsrooms leads some to wonder whether there is a viable future for broadcast news. Part of the reason for the slump on the business side is the growing lack of relevance of traditional broadcast models to younger audiences. Traditional TV and radio spot advertising is no longer capable of sustaining the operation, capital, and profit needs of many stations. Those stations have looked to change models to support free broadcasting. News managers may sometimes have trouble helping find and adjust to these models. This session will help introduce attendees to what is working in the industry.
Moderator: Russ Mitchell, The Early Show, Anchor, CBS Evening News Sunday Edition, Correspondent, Sunday Morning New York
Panelists: Kevin Roach, VP and Director of U.S. Broadcast News, Associated Press, Washington, Terry Heaton, SVP Media 2.0, Audience Research and Development, Fort Worth, TX, Lane Michaelsen, WUSA-TV, Director of Information Center, WUSA-TV, Washington
Change.gov - The Insiders' Look at Washington
Tough economic news and the arrival of President Obama's new Administration have helped bring more viewers back to the broadcast evening news. Viewers look to you – and those on this panel -- to interpret Washington's new and proposed policies. This is a unique opportunity to ask questions of those known for their own hard questions. Their insights will help broaden your perspective and insights of your own coverage to Main Street, newsroom policies and service to your community.
Moderator: John King, Chief National Correspondent and anchor, CNN
Panelists: Ann Compton, White House Correspondent, ABC, Carl Quintanilla, anchor, CNBC
Navigating Your Way Through Legal Issues on the Web
The basics of media law, fair use, and more that all of us learned in school years ago are changing fast. This legal information session gets you up to date on the latest rulings that tell you what you can and can't do with what you find on the Web, as well as what you should watch for on your own Web site.
Moderator: Kathy Kirby, Wiley Rein LLP
Panelists: George Galt, Associate General Counsel, The Associated Press, Richard Goehler, Member, Frost Brown Todd, LLC, Ashley Kissinger, Levine, Sullivan, Koch and Schulz, LLP
Featuring a revamped exhibit floor, "News Doctor" drop in sessions, one-on-one coaching for managers, a one-man band session with Al Tompkins from Poynter, and so much more, RTNDA@NAB 2009 is the premier destination for anyone involved in the production of news. Don't miss the opportunity to toast the 2009 Paul White Award Winner, Fred Young of Hearst-Argyle, take part in hands on sessions that will give you skills to use every day or network to help you find your next job.
And it's never been more economical to attend RTNDA@NAB! Buy one registration for RTNDA@NAB and get one registration for free!* Only have time to come for the day? Buy a day pass on-site for Monday or Tuesday for only $150 for RTNDA members. This is $75 off the regular price.
To take advantage of the buy-one-get-one-free promotion, download the registration form, complete one form for each registrant and fax both forms together to (301) 694-5124. Please note you CANNOT take advantage of this promotion by registering online.
Check out the RTNDA@NAB 2009 Web site for more details on the registration promotions and for the entire program and schedule.
Questions? E-mail rtnda@rtnda.org or call (202) 467-5203.
*Applies to working journalists only - educators, students, retired, associates and suppliers are NOT eligible for the promotion. Free registrants must be from the same newsroom/place of business as the primary registrant. The free registration does not include a TV, Radio or Engineering luncheon ticket. Those tickets will be available for purchase separately. The primary registrant must be a current member of RTNDA.