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Influencing The Headlines Event Brings Together Media Power Players in Chicago

Hello, fabulous ones! We have an outstanding networking event to share with you. This opportunity applies:

a. If you are a woman;
b. Living in Chicago;
c. Interested in claiming your expertise and having your voice heard;
d. And want to do some power networking and learning from dynamic and influential ladies in media.

Mark your calendars because “Influencing the Headlines” comes to Chicago on Friday, April 8, 2011.

About “Influencing the Headlines”
Created to enhance media exposure for female thought leaders this half-day event includes a two-hour advanced executive broadcast media workshop, networking luncheon, and a panel discussion featuring some of the top females in journalism, communications and business. Participants include: Lynn Sherr, author and award-winning former ABC & PBS correspondent, Sharon Lechter, co-author of Rich Dad Poor Dad and former member of the President’s Advisory Council on Financial Literacy, Janan Hanna, Medill – former reporter for the Chicago Tribune and freelance journalist, Sarah Evans, cited in Vanity Fair as one of “America’s Tweethearts,” and on Forbes’ list of”14 Power Women to Follow on Twitter,” Heidi Sullivan, Vice President of Media Research, North America for Cision and an author of the Cision blog; Moderator- Rusty Dornin Vice President of NCE and awarding winning former CNN correspondent.

Source: Influencing the Media

WHEN: Friday, April 8, 2011

WHERE:

Medill School of Journalism
Northwestern University
Chicago Newsroom
210 S. Clark St., Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60604

Click here for additional information and to purchase your ticket.

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