The New News: Mass Media’s High-Tech Future in the U.S. & Japan

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The Internet is fully integrated into the global marketplace, and upcoming technology will make news even more instantaneous, more mobile and more available. News aggregators, industry-specific sites, even “blogger” sites, are all blasting news directly to the public, in real-time. What does this phenomenon mean for the news business as we know it? Particularly in Japan, where the traditional cozy relationship between the media and business is changing? Is this a threat or an opportunity? With the line between PR and news blurring, will “the buzz” obscure the “real news?” A panel of journalists and cutting-edge public relations professionals explore these and other issues as they discuss the impact of new technology on journalism.

Speakers
Joseph Kessler, President, Global Technology Group, Weber Shandwick
Vincent Park, Senior Vice President, Edge Communications Inc.
Tsuruaki Yukawa, Editorial Writer, Jiji Press

Presider
Neil Budde, Publisher, Wall Street Journal Online

Agenda
12 – 12:30 pm  Reception & registration
12:30 – 1          Luncheon
1 – 2:30            Program
 
Tickets: Attendance is free, but registration is required. There is limited space for the luncheon, and seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Seats for the program only also will be available.