Meet the Media: The New York Times

A Deep Dive into the Future of News

Featuring: Rebecca Blumenstein
Deputy Managing Editor of the New York Times

 Moderated by: Douglas Simon
CEO, D S Simon Media

What you need to know about how the paper and digital versions are evolving in the current media environment.

On Wednesday May 8th from 6-7:30 pm, PRSA New York is welcoming Deputy Managing Editor of the New York Times, Rebecca Blumenstein. Douglas Simon, CEO at D S Simon Media, will be moderating the event.

You will gain key insights to help you get coverage in the NY Times, including:

• Trends affecting coverage of business, health, travel, food, science, technology, style, and real estate
• How the paper is evolving with the growth of digital and changes to news consumption habits
• Under-covered areas that may be opportunities for PR people

Rebecca Blumenstein is Deputy Managing Editor of the NY Times, a post she assumed in 2017. Prior to that she was Deputy Editor in Chief of The Wall Street Journal, the highest-ranking woman to lead the paper’s news organization to date. She’s received numerous awards including overseeing the China team for the Wall Street Journal that won a Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting in 2007.

Moderator, Douglas Simon is CEO of the award-winning firm D S Simon Media. It specializes in placing executives with brands and non-profits on television news programs during satellite media tours and live broadcasts of social media events.

Date and time:   

May 8 from 6:00 — 7:30 pm

Location:

Makovsky: 228 E. 45th Street between Second and Third Avenue

Cost:

 Members: $45
Non-members: $55
Students/New Professionals: $25

Thank you to our generous sponsors:

About PRSA-NY

The New York Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America is one of the oldest, largest, and most prominent public relations Chapters in the country. Located in the media capital of the world, it offers top-level professional development, networking, mentoring, and awards. PRSA-NY serves communications professionals in agencies, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government, as well as independent practitioners.

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Cancellation Policy:
Reservations and cancellations will be accepted until 12 noon the business day prior to the event and must be submitted in writing to info@prsany.org. If you do not cancel by the deadline you remain responsible for the registration fee. On-site registration will be available (space permitting) for an additional fee of $5.00.

Contact the PRSA-NY office at (212) 228-7228 or info@prsany.org with any questions.