Pressing Issues: Today’s News Media

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The Press Club of Toledo is hosting a Pressing Issues forum on Friday, November 13 from 9-10:30 a.m. focused on the skills needed to survive in today’s news media business and beyond. The FREE forum will consist of three panelists who specialize in different areas media including news editors, directors, reporters and consultants.

The forum will be hosted by the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library in downtown Toledo. Moderated by Shaun Hegarty, reporter at 13abc, the forum will include presentations by each panelist, as well as Q&A.

Skills to Survive in Today’s News Media Business

The news media industry has evolved considerably in the past decade (even the past five years). The explosion of digital media, growing number of duopolies and changes in the way people consume news have changed the way we operate and cover news. In today’s newsrooms, staff must wear many hats and perform a variety of tasks. Online news websites and social media are becoming a primary way to attract new audiences and share stories.

The Press Club of Toledo will present a panel of local media professionals who will discuss the new skills necessary for new graduates and existing professionals to be successful and remain marketable.

The panelists for this Pressings Issues forum include:

  • Greg Braknis, web news/business editor, The Blade
    • Topic: How to maintain the 24-hour online news cycle
  • Anthony Knopps, news director, Toledo news Now
    • Topic: How roles and responsibilities have expanded in the TV newsroom over the past 5-10 years
  • Alexis Means, reporter, 13abc
    • Topic: How to best utilize digital media in the field
  • Chrys Peterson, consultant, ProMedica
    • Topic: Life after the media and how to make the best use of your “transferrable skills”

Each panelist will speak on a specific topic, followed by Q&A with the audience.

Pressing Issues Forums

The Press Club of Toledo’s ‘Pressing Issues’ forums are organized around topics driven by the news of the day. Panelists representing the newsroom and PR industry offer advice surrounding issues in the media and invite audience response. Stay tuned to the Press Club of Toledo Calendar of Events for the latest events and information.

 

2015 Touchstone Awards: October 8

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Press Club of Toledo Touchstone Awards

The Press Club of Toledo is counting down the days until the 17th annual Touchstone Awards which will be held on Thursday, October 8 at the Toledo Club. Join us as we highlight those media professionals who have displayed an excellence in journalism and community service.

2015 Touchstones: Thursday, October 8

  • 5:30pm Grazing and cocktails
  • 7:15pm Awards and Program

Those in attendance will enjoy Keynote Speaker, Lew Dickey. With years of experience in the radio and television industry, the founder of Stratford Research, and author of The Franchise — Building Radio Brands, Lew is sure to deliver a keynote that cannot be missed.

The Press Club will bestow several prestigious awards to local media professionals—categories are listed below. To read the full list of nominees for the 2015 Touchstone Awards, click here.

We would also like to thank our sponsors for making this special evening possible—Buckeye Cable System, The Toledo Blade, Dana Holding Corporation, Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, Concentrek Group, The Andersons Inc. and Fifth Third Bank.

Press Club of Toledo Touchstone Sponsors

2015 Touchstone Awards Tickets

To purchase your tickets for this year’s Touchstones, you may call Shaun Hegarty at 419.265.9138 or email touchstone@toledopressclub.com. Ticket prices are listed below. RSVP cards have been send to Press Club of Toledo members.

  • $65 – Press Club members
  • $75 – Nonmembers
  • $45 – Students
  • $450 – Table of 6

We look forward to seeing you at the 2015 Touchstone Awards!

 

Press Club ‘MythBusters’ Mixer

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MythBusters Mixer Press Club of Toledo

The Toledo Press Club is hosting a special mixer event at Imagination Station on Wednesday, October 21. Our mixers at the perfect opportunity for local media and PR professionals network and strengthen relationships.

Press Club of Toledo MythBusters Mixer

  • Wednesday, October 21
  • 5-7 pm at Imagination Station Science Center, MythBusters Exhibit
  • Cash bar and light hors d’oeuvres; Admission is free

The Press Club hosts mixer events as a way to bring reporters, editors and producers from all local media to meet each other, in addition to the people they cover. The October 21 ‘MythBusters’ mixer is a special addition to our quarterly calendar and should not be missed! The Imagination Station address is 1 Discovery Way, at the corner of Summit and Adams Streets on the riverfront in downtown Toledo.

Join us for an evening of good conversation while strengthening professional relationships.

For more information about the Press Club of Toledo, visit our Facebook Page and follow us on Twitter @ToledoPressClub.

Touchstone Award Nominees Announced

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Press Club of Toledo Touchstone Awards

The 17th annual Touchstone Awards will be held on Thursday, October 8 at the Toledo Club. This event brings media professionals together for a night of celebration, highlighting the community’s excellence in journalism and community service.

This year’s Keynote Speaker is Lew Dickey. A second generation broadcaster, Lew founded Stratford Research in 1985 and built the company into a leading provider of market research and strategy consulting to the radio and television industries. He is also the author of The Franchise — Building Radio Brands, published by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) in 1994 and is one of the industry’s leading texts on competition and strategy.

Don’t miss the chance to hear Lew Dickey’s keynote speech. Join the Press Club for an evening full of celebration as we bestow the following prestigious awards:

  • The Lifetime Achiever Award
  • The Touchstone Contributor Award
  • Excellence in Journalism
  • Press Club Scholarship

Countless nominations were received for the established categories and are listed below. All journalism awards will be judged by the Cincinnati Society of Professional Journalists.

2015 Touchstone Nominations

Lifetime Achiever

  • Joseph Zerbey
  • David Waterman

Contributor

  • Sheriff John Tharp
  • Kimberly Kaufman
  • Judy Seibenick
  • The Toledo Zoo
  • Hart Inc.
  • The Lathrop Company
  • Republic Services

Excellence in Journalism

  • TK Barger
  • Michelle Zepeda
  • Ben Cathey
  • Jeffery Gerritt
  • Kelly Thompson
  • Kayla Williams
  • Athena Cocoves
  • Saul Jacobs
  • Marisa Rubin
  • Hasan Dudar
  • Katie Rausch
  • David Patch
  • Ignazio Messina
  • The Press Newspaper Staff
  • The Toledo Blade Staff
  • 13abc WTVG

Student Excellence in Journalism

  • Amanda Pitrof
  • Angelique Baird
  • Devan Lutz
  • William Channell
  • Annie Furia
  • Cameron Teague-Robinson
  • Dustin Sopher
  • Katie Wernke
  • Nick Dombi

2015 Touchstone Awards Tickets

The Touchstone Awards serve as the Press Club of Toledo’s main fundraiser. The money raised at the Touchstone Awards goes towards our annual scholarship fund in which we recognize students at local universities for their achievements.

Ticket prices are listed below. If you have questions, please Shaun Hegarty at 419.265.9138 or email touchstone@toledopressclub.com. We have sent out RSVP cards to our members, but also take reservations via email or phone if you have not received one.

  • $65 – Press Club members
  • $75 – Nonmembers
  • $45 – Students
  • $450 – Table of 6

We look forward to seeing you at the 2015 Touchstone Awards.

Press Club Mixer: September 17

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 Press Club of Toledo Mixer

The Press Club of Toledo is hosting an end-of-summer mixer on Thursday, September 17 at Maumee Bay Brewing Company in downtown Toledo. We encourage local media and PR professionals to join us for this relaxing and casual networking opportunity!

Press Club of Toledo End-of-Summer Mixer

The Press Club hosts quarterly mixer events as a way to bring reporters, editors and producers from all local media to meet each other, in addition to the people they cover.

Press Club of Toledo Mixer

Toledo Networking Events 

Our networking events are held at venues throughout the local community and create an opportunity for public relations professionals to strengthen relationships with the local media, allowing them to become better-equipped in receiving media coverage when they need it most.

For more information about the Press Club of Toledo, visit our Facebook Page and follow us on Twitter@ToledoPressClub.

2015 Touchstone Awards: Call for Nominations

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Touchstone Awards

The Press Club of Toledo annually recognized newsmakers and newsbreakers in the Northwest Ohio region through the prestigious Touchstone Awards. We invite you to nominate those individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to Northwest Ohio through journalistic excellence or community service.

The 2015 Touchstone Awards will be held on Oct. 8, 2015 at the Toledo Club. 

To submit a nomination, please complete the Touchstone Nominations form, clearly marking which Touchstone Award applies to your nomination. The deadline for nominations is 5 p.m. on Friday, August 28th, 2015.

Below is the full list of categories for this year’s Touchstone Awards. The Press Club has added a new category for 2015 to better showcase student work and is looking forward to seeing the increase in submissions related to this change. 

2015 Touchstone Award Categories

  • Print (Daily)
  • Print (Non-daily)
  • Broadcast – Radio
  • Broadcast –Television
  • Student – Print
  • Student – Broadcast
  • Electronic Media
  • Golden Touchstone
  • Lifetime Achiever
  • Contributor Award

For more information on each award category, view the Call for Nominations submission form. 

If you have questions related to the Touchstone Awards, please reach out to Press Club of Toledo Board Member and Touchstone Coordinator, Shaun Hegarty via email at Shaun.Hegarty@13abc.com, or by phone at 419-265-9138.