Session Spotlight
(August 18) 9:05 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.: Opening Keynote Session: Why Local News is Essential | Room 621 Executive Dining Room
For eight years, Dean Baquet held the top editorial position at the New York Times. He now leads the Times’ local news fellowship program, which creates partnerships and provides reporters in local newsrooms. Baquet is a passionate supporter of local news, and in this keynote shares his vision for why local news is essential to our communities.
Presenter: Dean Baquet, former executive editor, The New York Times
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Join us in Chicago at the Gleacher Center, Aug. 18-20 for Local Media Fest – a unique event focused on revenue, opportunities, and the future of local media.
Local Media Fest Registration
Registration is now open! Click here to register. If you have any issues registering, please email Lindsey.Estes@localmedia.org with your information.
LMA local media company members ALWAYS receive free registrations to this event as part of our dues value proposition (number of free registrations varies based on amount of dues paid). Contact Lindsey Estes for the number of registrations your company receives and the registration code.
Non-members are welcome to register for a fee of $895.
Additional Important information:
- Sponsorships for R&D partners: We have lots of great sponsorship options for you! Contact Lindsey Estes if you are interested in participating.
- Agenda: Available now!
- Hotel: You can find the conference hotel room block information here.
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