MONITORING THE MEDIA LANDSCAPE
There's
a whole lot happening on the media landscape in our region and our club
is honored to be the professional organization for practitioners of the
craft. For
132 years, The Press Club of Cleveland has provided a place for
journalists, public relations, corporate communications, marketing and
advertising professionals to gather and exchange ideas.
We
make it our mission to stay on top of stories that affect our members. A
free press is vital to our democracy, and local journalism is
especially important in that equation. We're intrigued by
Cleveland.com's new hyperlocal approach to covering the news via Project Text,
and we're inspired that Google and McClatchy are committed to sharing
Youngstown's important stories—and creating new jobs—in the wake of The
Vindicator's closing through
The Compass Experiment.
The
Press Club of Cleveland continues to promote excellence in journalism,
educate future journalists and maintain the rich history of journalism
in Cleveland. Provocative and informative programming is scheduled
throughout the year with discounts offered to Press Club members. We
hope that you'll connect with us through our social media channels, be
our guest at upcoming events, and let us know what stories matter most
to you.
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We mourn the passing of two iconic Cleveland journalists, both of
whom died in July. Fred Griffith, 90, was a Press Club of Cleveland Hall
of Fame inductee who made an indelible mark on Cleveland television
with his long career, becoming a household name with The Morning
Exchange. Read more about Fred's phenomenal life and career
here.
Jeff Maynor, 75, was a fixture in Cleveland television news, having
worked at Channels 3, 5, and 8 during his 40 years on the air. Learn
more
here. The Press Club of Cleveland sends our condolences to Fred's and Jeff's family and friends.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Bring your friends and colleagues and join us for an informal evening of networking and fun at The Press Club Mixer on Friday, August 16, at Masthead Brewery, 1261 Superior Avenue, from 5:30-??
You provide your own drinks, we'll provide the company!
Amy McGahan, President
The Press Club of Cleveland