The Press Club of Toledo was proud to host its Pressing Issues forum on the challenges of communicating in the era of social media outrage.  It was an excellent discussion…from a great case study from Police Chief George Kral to two veteran television reporters giving a different perspective on a real-time broadcasting decision.

It’s a great example of the professional development offered to Press Club members—and a reason why you should be a Press Club member.

Thanks to Communica for being our host!  Planning for our next event is already underway!

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The Press Club February Mixer at the Casual Pint was a big success.  Thanks for everyone who came–old friends and new.

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Pressing Issues Forum: Communications in the Age of Protest and Social Media Outrage

5:30-7:30pm. Thursday, March 7, 2019.
Communica

Turn on a television, visit any news web site or read a newspaper, and the landscape is littered with fast-developing crisis stories and public reaction, or overreaction in some cases, through social media. The environment for journalists, corporate communications and public relations professionals alike is shifting rapidly and how we react and adapt is the topic of a panel discussion by Toledo area professionals.

Our panelists will walk us through some recent events, how they were handled and discuss changing techniques and strategies in a time of rapid dissemination of event information and public reaction through social media, and how it can shape the narrative and response of communications professionals.

This Pressing Issues forum is being hosted in partnership with Communica.

Our panelists:
Chief George Kral
Anthony Knopps, news director, Channel 11 and Fox 36
Shaun Hegarty, investigative reporter, ABC Channel 13
Amy Fitzenrider, Communica
Meghan Cunningham, Director of University Communications, University of Toledo

Panel moderator is Chrys Peterson, former news anchor of Channel 11 and principal at Chrys Peterson Consulting, LLC.

Please come to the Communica space used by AIGA Toledo at 705 Monroe St. The entrance to the building is off Monroe between Ontario and Erie. For parking, there is a pay lot across the street on the North side of Monroe, Premier Parking. For those who arrive early, there are also a few spots along the backside of the Communica building off Monroe St.

About Communica
Communica is an integrated marketing communications agency fusing its deep expertise in advertising, media, PR and web with proficiencies in today’s digital, social and marketing automation practices. By bringing together the best thinking across disciplines, Communica delivers highly strategic, creative solutions for its clients that drive business forward. Headquartered in Toledo, OH with offices in Columbus, Detroit, Charlotte and Shanghai, the company serves a broad range of national and international clients across industries. www.communica.world

Raise a glass at The Casual Pint!

Come mix and mingle with the Press Club at The Casual Pint; a fun spot with an upscale, yet casual atmosphere!

Press Club Mixers are open to anyone in the area with an interest in media and communications.  It’s a great opportunity to network with peers and colleagues in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.  Appetizers will be provided with a cash bar.

• Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
• The Casual Pint (Toledo)
• 3550 Executive Parkway, Toledo, Ohio 43606

We are very excited to present our panel discussion on “Communications in the Age of Protest and Social Media Outrage” Thursday, January 31st at Communica, but due to the dangerous weather forecast, we have decided to postpone this event. We are looking to reschedule this event in early March and will send out invitations with the new date soon. We hope you will join us on the rescheduled date to hear from our incredible panelists and contribute your own thoughts and experience to the discussion!