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Exploiting the mainstream media

Mainstream media is everywhere yet misses the message.

In our information driven world, news media is everywhere. Because of the 24 hour news cycle reporters are always looking for a story, a new angle on an issue or something to investigate. Activists have more power than ever to influence the media and sound the alarm on injustice. This guide will go over:

Crafting a media message

Getting the word out

When they come to you

Confronting media

Tips


Crafting a message

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Needs No Introduction

Linda McQuaig on what's wrong with Canada's newspapers

April 18, 2009
| Linda McQuaig was one of the featured speakers at last weeks' rabble forum on the future of media and newsapers in this country.

22:14 minutes (20.37 MB)

Future of news in Windsor and beyond

Mar 30 2009 - 7:00pm

Location

University of Windsor Katzman Lounge
401 Sunset Ave. On Wayndotte across 7/11
Windsor, ON
Canada
42° 18' 24.2532" N, 83° 3' 57.0312" W

A panel discussion on the future of news.

Speakers include:

CTV A-Channel Windsor: ADRIAN BATEMEN, Managing Editor

CanWest Windsor Star, MARTY BENETEAU, Editor

CBC-Windsor: GARY CUNLIFFE, News Director

The Real News: PAUL JAY, CEO and Producer

The Scoop: MIKE LONGMOORE, Publisher

Canadian Media Guild, GÉRARD MALO, Rep./Media Worker

Canadian Energy and Paper Workers Union, DIANE WARREN, Rep./Media Worker

Open and free to the community. 

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