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David Mathison speaking about Twitter at Fair Media Council's “Connection Day” (Huntington, NY)

Be The Media author David Mathison will be speaking about Twitter at the Fair Media Council’s “Connection Day,” at the Long Island Hilton on Thursday, Oct 22, 2009 from 8am to 4pm.

More than 600 participants will join over 100 reporters, editors, social media experts, and communication professionals who will present a variety of educational workshops to the public.

See the full program of events here.

It is the only major conference in the country that brings the public together with the news media for a day of open dialogue, networking and professional development.

The event is designed for businesses, nonprofit organizations, students, concerned citizens and those with an interest in news. No matter what your profession, or skill level, there’s something for everyone at FMC’s Connection Day.

David Mathison will be speaking on the following topic:

8:45-10:00am: Guide to Twittering (And Why You Should)

• David Mathison: Author, BE THE MEDIA, former VP, Syndication, Reuters 
• Stephen Fink: Managin Editor, WCBStv.com
• Richard Kessel: President and CEO, NY Power Authority
• Jonathan Ezor: Asst Professor of Law and Technology Director, Institute for Business, Law, and Technology, Touro Law Center
• Jessica Levin: Chief Connector, Seven Degrees Communications

The luncheon features a keynote address by Wall Street Journal and WCBS Radio News 880's Joe Connolly.

One of the many great panels includes a session on "The Future of News, and Why You Should Care," featuring:

• Betty Ellen Berlamino, President & General Manager, WPIX
• Lew Leone, Vice President & General Manager, WNYW-FOX 5 & WWOR My9
• Thomas O’Brien, President & General Manager, WNBC-TV
• Edward Guiliano, Ph.D., President, NYIT/Member, Fair Media Council Board of Directors

The 30-year old Fair Media Council advocates for quality local news coverage, and educates the public to become media savvy.

Click here to register

David Mathison speaking to members of Glazer-Kennedy Insider's Circle (NY-NJ)

The Glazer-Kennedy Insider's Circle is for small business owners, entrepreneurs, executives, employees, and sales professionals who want to get more customers, generate more revenues, and share skills and experience. This Jersey City Chapter Meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 20 at the Jersey City Courtyard Marriott at 6:30pm.

Be The Media's David Mathison interviewed by Michael Ray Dresser

Be The Media compiler David Mathison was interviewed tonight by Michael Ray Dresser of Dresser After Dark, "the place for authors and experts to spread their word."

We discussed the negative impact of media ownership consolidation on content creation and distribution, as well as the new technologies and methods of grassroots, do-it-yourself publicity and marketing.


Michael: "The key is, I've been at this 27 years now. If I could have had this <Be The Media> early on, if I knew this information early on - things I had to learn the hard way - my goodness, how rapidly my career would have increased."

Listen as we discuss sustainable media, citizen journalism, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, community media, and all the ways of getting your message out to a niche or mass audience.

Listen to the 24-minute clip here