Monday, July 28th
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Concurrent Sessions:

7D - Interpretations of Reality: Managing the Media
Presenter: Steven A. Adelman, Esq., Attorney, Renaud Cook Drury Mesaros, Phoenix, AZ;

"That's not quite what I said!" Have you ever been mystified by the interpretation of your comments by members of the media? Learn how to effectively manage your conversations with the media through scenarios including critique by a panel of representatives of the media, and the legal profession. This session will provide practical tools for controlling those pesky, and often unforgettable, conversations.

  • Attendees will
    explore the ways one can work with the media to spread your venue's message,
  • consider the risks of free media coverage relative to the cost of paid advertising, and
  • practice addressing both the primary and secondary implications of newsworthy events that can affect public assembly facilities.

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