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------------LIFE AFTER NEWSPAPERS: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW MEDIA
AND THE PUBLIC------------
------------TWIN CITIES MEDIA ALLIANCE’S 2007 ANNUAL CITIZEN MEDIA
FORUM------------
*Sponsored by Friends of the Minneapolis Public Library*
*When*: Sat Nov 3rd, 9am – 3pm
*Where*: Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls
*Cost*: Free but pre-registration is requested. Order a lunchbox for lunch
session for $7 when you pre-register.
*Online Registration Now Available: * Register with lunch
[https://www.thedatabank.com/dpg/262/donate.asp?formid=TCM-Event] or without
lunch
[http://www.thedatabank.com/dpg/262/personal2.asp?formid=TC-ForumNL&c=465441].
If you have any registration problems or questions, email
[EMAIL PROTECTED], or leave message with contact details at
612-436-9188.
*What does life after newspapers look like? Why should we care?*
In the midst of an extremely tumultuous year for the Twin Cities’ two
mainstream newspapers, this free Public Forum examines the future of Twin
Cities journalism in the age of YouTube, blogs and corporatized media.
Keynote speaker Robert McChesney of Free Press, a national, nonpartisan media
reform organization, and two panels of local media veterans and analysts will
discuss the local and national media landscape and its impact on journalism,
journalists and citizens. After an informal Lunch, free workshops on media
reform, citizen journalism and community blogging will be offered in the
afternoon.
*2007 PUBLIC FORUM AGENDA*
*9am-9.30am REGISTRATION*
Check in, grab coffee and browse info and book tables. Books provided by Magers
and Quinn.
*9.30am-9.45am WELCOME*
By Twin Cities Media Alliance board chair Abdirahman Aynte, editor of the
Somali website Hiiraan Online, and contributing writer for Minnesota Monitor.
* 9.45am-10am FILM SCREENING*
“EPIC 2015” a science-fiction mock-umentary short about the future of news,
created by Matt Thompson, currently deputy editor for interactive content, Star
Tribune.
*10am-10.50am PANEL #1: The Future of News: What Role for Journalists?*
Veteran print & online journalists examine how the media landscape, and the
jobs of journalists, are evolving. (Incl 10 minutes for Q&A)
Moderator: TC Daily Planet vice chair Rich Broderick. Panelists include:
o Joel Kramer, publisher of new media venture, www.MinnPost.com;
[http://www.MinnPost.com;]
o Steve Perry, creator of new online magazine www.DailyMole.com;
[http://www.DailyMole.com;]
o Brian Lambert, “Lambert to the Slaughter” columnist at The Rake & former
Pioneer Press reporter;
o Matt Thompson, deputy editor for interactive content, Star Tribune;
o Eric Black, former Star Tribune reporter, www.ericblackink.com;
[http://www.ericblackink.com;]
*10:50am – 11.30am: KEYNOTE: “Communication Revolution or
Counter-revolution? The Media Reform Movement and the Future of Democracy" by
Robert McChesney *
Research professor of communications at the University of Illinois, and founder
of Free Press, a national, nonpartisan organization working to reform the media
through education, organizing and advocacy, McChesney will address today’s
tremendous policy battles over media and communication in the USA, their
implications and current reform efforts.
* 11:30am - 11.40am BREAK (10 min)*
* 11:40am - 12.30pm PANEL #2: The Future of News: What Roles for Citizens?*
Why should citizens participate in media reform efforts? How can citizens
become more active participants in news gathering and news production?
Redefining citizen journalism in the age of videophones and YouTube. (Includes
10 min for Q&A)
Moderator: reporter/author Doug McGill. Panelists include:
o Bob McChesney, co-founder of FreePress.net;
o Mary Turck, editor, Twin Cities Daily Planet;
o Janis Lane-Ewart, executive director, KFAI community radio;
o Michael Caputo, MPR’s Public Insight Journalism project.
o Nora Paul, director, Institute for New Media Studies, U of M;
www.inms.umn.edu [http://www.inms.umn.edu]
* 12:30pm - 1:30pm LUNCH*
Enjoy small group conversations with panelists and speakers over informal box
lunches. /(Please order lunchboxes when you register.)/
*1:30pm - 2:50pm WORKSHOPS*
* Workshop A: Intro to Citizen Journalism*
By former New York Times reporter Doug McGill, author of HERE: A Global
Citizen's Journey, the online McGill Report, and the Largemouth Citizen
Journalism Manual. This session focuses on one critical skill of citizen
journalism, basic story structure, and journalistic ethical issues. Resources
for self-study included.
*Workshop B: Creating a Community Blog*
By freelance writer Dan Haugen, creator of northeastbeat.com. Learn how to
choose a blogging host and other basics, and how to inspire others to join you
in talking about your neighborhood.
*Workshop C: Media Reform & Practical Suggestions for Citizen Action*
By Robert McChesney, co-founder of FreePress.net, author and professor of
communications at University of Illinois.
/Note: workshops run concurrently and conclude by 2.50pm./
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