Local News is disappearing from communities across the country. What does this mean to the news industry and what’s next? Members from Medill’s Local News Initiative and a leading Chicago news executive will discuss this and share reasons for optimism. Audio is another important source of news, including local news, for many listeners. Learn tools to tell engaging business stories using audio, whether it’s radio or podcasts. Don’t miss hearing from these speakers and others at The Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing three-day conference, held April 18-20, 2024, at the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications on Northwestern University’s downtown Chicago campus.
Peril in Local News
Expanding News Deserts, Shrinking Readership and Visions of Oases on the Horizon
Friday, April 19 at 10:30 a.m.
Speakers (from L-R): Elizabeth Couch, Crain’s Chicago; Tim Franklin & Ed Malthouse, Northwestern University Medill; Desiree Hanford Northwestern University Medill – moderator
Local news is disappearing at an accelerating pace from communities around the country. But even in places with local news, readership is slipping. Members of Medill’s Local News Initiative and a leading Chicago news executive will explore what’s happening, why it’s happening and what it means for the news industry and communities. They’ll also discuss reasons for optimism.
Business Stories Can Sound Good Too.
Here’s How.
Saturday, April 20 at 9 a.m.
Speakers (from L-R): Lyanne Alfaro, Moneda Moves; Philana Patterson, The Wall Street Journal; Wailin Wong, The Indicator from Planet Money/NPR
Learn how to tell detailed, thorough business stories using audio, whether it’s radio or podcasts. Panelists will share how they keep their listeners engaged when they tell business stories for the ear. Panelists include: Lyanne Alfaro, founder of Moneda Moves podcast; Philana Patterson from The Wall Street Journal; and Wailin Wong, reporter and co-host of The Indicator from Planet Money.
Early registration is now open. Register today and save here.
Attendees can take advantage of the #SABEW24 discounted group rate at Aloft Chicago Mag Mile, located 0.5 miles from the venue. To make a reservation click here.
