Traditional journalism has undergone a transformation over the last decade, with many landmark media companies closing their doors or reinventing themselves to match the changing times. Meanwhile social challenges and entrepreneurial solutions continue to proliferate, with unclear leadership from a media industry in flux. Engage with executives and leading voices from established news sources about the opportunities and challenges they face, how their models have adapted or will adapt, and where social and environmental issues fit.
Session Description
Time & Location
Time:
10:00 - 11:15, Thursday, April 10, 2014 BSTLocation:
SBS, Rhodes Trust Lecture Theatre
Speakers
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SpeakerHead of Media & PR, Al Jazeera AmericaOsama Saeed is a communicator and public relations professional. Currently he is Head of Media & PR at Al Jazeera Media Network. With his team, he organises high-impact campaigns across the world. These have been the most successful in the network's history, and in the last few years have…
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SpeakerHost and Executive Editor, Public Radio InternationalMarco Werman is host and Executive Editor of the Public Radio International-WGBH-BBC daily co-production "The World." He’s won an Emmy award for a 2006 documentary on Libya.
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Speaker, IndependentMadhulika Sikka is former Executive Editor for NPR News, overseeing all desks and reporters, and helping set the agenda for the entire News division. Previously, Sikka was executive producer of NPR's Morning Edition, public radio's most-listened-to program. Under her leadership, Morning Edition…
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SpeakerSenior Vice President, CNNParisa Khosravi is Senior Vice President for CNN Worldwide, in charge of Global Relations. As the first ever CNN ambassador, she is responsible for leading CNN's key international editorial relationships, coverage and securing access for CNN journalists around the world. She also manages…
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ModeratorPresident, John S. and James L. Knight FoundationAlberto is president of Knight Foundation which promotes informed and engaged communities by funding quality journalism and media innovation, community engagement and the arts. Alberto is a graduate of Wesleyan University and the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He was a…