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TEGNA Appoints Kristie Gonzales President and General Manager at WXIA/WATL in Atlanta

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Kristie Gonzales has been named president and general manager at WXIA, TEGNA’s NBC affiliate in Atlanta, and WATL, effective October 23.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Kristie Gonzales has been named president and general manager at WXIA, TEGNA’s NBC affiliate in Atlanta, and WATL, effective October 23.
  • She will continue as vice president, media operations for TEGNA.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230929496354/en/
    Kristie Gonzales will lead station operations at TEGNA's WXIA-TV and WATL-TV in Atlanta.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Since 2016, Gonzales has been president and general manager at KVUE, TEGNA’s ABC affiliate and one of the top stations in Central Texas.

2023 LDC–NAHJ U.S. Latinos in Journalism Report Pulls Back the Curtain on Underrepresentation Across U.S. Broadcast, Cable, Print and Digital Newsrooms

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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The report is intended to raise awareness of clear disparities in representation within an institution that plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion and social narratives.

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  • The report is intended to raise awareness of clear disparities in representation within an institution that plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion and social narratives.
  • The LDC will present this report at the 2023 L’ATTITUDE Conference , which takes place at The Fontainebleau Miami Beach from September 27 – 30.
  • Across 22 major print newspapers, there are few Latino managing editors and executive editors, and zero Latino CEOs/presidents and publishers.
  • “This first-of-its-kind report reveals the blind spot of resource allocators in this industry,” said Ana Valdez, CEO and President, LDC.

National Press Club press freedom honoree Emilio Gutiérrez Soto wins asylum after 15-year wait

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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The ruling is a victory for the National Press Club and numerous press freedom organizations.

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  • The ruling is a victory for the National Press Club and numerous press freedom organizations.
  • The Press Club became involved in the Gutiérrez case six years ago, after inviting him to accept the John Aubuchon Press Freedom award on behalf of journalists in Mexico.
  • Despite the appeals of the Press Club, the bishop of El Paso and numerous other advocates, Gutiérrez remained behind bars for nine months.
  • The National Press Club Institute, represented by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, continues to press its Freedom of Information Act case seeking release of Department of Homeland Security documents and communications related to Gutiérrez.

CAN TV Partners with Latino News Network, Co-produces "3 Questions With…"

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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 CHICAGO, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CAN TV, Chicago's hub for community centric news, hyperlocal stories and educational resources, is proud to announce its partnership with the Latino News Network (LNN), an independent, multimedia digital news outlet with local newsrooms in the Northeast and Midwest, including IL Latino News. In the partnership, CAN TV will support the production of "3 Questions With…" (3QW), a public affairs program that focuses on the social determinants of health and democracy. 

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  • In the partnership, CAN TV will support the production of "3 Questions With…" (3QW) , a public affairs program that focuses on the social determinants of health and democracy.
  • "This partnership is a key step in redefining the importance of thoughtful, community-centric journalism," said Darrious Hilmon, executive director of CAN TV.
  • This announcement is the latest in CAN TV's continued push to amplify the voices of local reporting and community leaders.
  • To stay up to date with new releases and announcements, and for more information on CAN TV, visit www.cantv.org.

National Press Club awards Tanya Velázquez with the 2023 Wes Vernon Broadcast Scholarship

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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WASHINGTON, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Press Club, the world's leading professional organization for journalists, has chosen Tanya Velázquez of Fort Worth, Texas, as the recipient of its 2023 Wes Vernon Broadcast Scholarship.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Press Club, the world's leading professional organization for journalists, has chosen Tanya Velázquez of Fort Worth, Texas, as the recipient of its 2023 Wes Vernon Broadcast Scholarship.
  • The Wes Vernon Broadcast Scholarship, started in 2021 by Mr. Vernon's family, provides $5,000 annually to a student who demonstrates a commitment to a career in broadcast journalism.
  • In addition to funding, scholarship winners are awarded one-year complimentary membership to the National Press Club.
  • National Press Club scholarships are administered by its nonprofit affiliate, the National Press Club Journalism Institute.

The Wendy's Company Announces Addition of Michelle Caruso-Cabrera to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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Caruso-Cabrera is currently the Chief Executive Officer of MCC Productions LLC, the media content and production company she founded in 2018.

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  • Caruso-Cabrera is currently the Chief Executive Officer of MCC Productions LLC, the media content and production company she founded in 2018.
  • Speaking on behalf of the Board, Chairman Nelson Peltz said Caruso-Cabrera provides the Wendy's Board with valuable expertise in communications and business analysis, as well as international experience.
  • "We are thrilled that Michelle has joined the Wendy's Board," Peltz said.
  • In addition to her Board seat at Wendy's, Caruso-Cabrera also serves as the President of the Ballet Hispánico Board of Directors and on the international advisory board of the IE Business School in Madrid, one of Europe's leading business schools.

ADCOLOR Announces Hosts for ADCOLOR 2022 Conference

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ADCOLOR, the premier organization dedicated to celebrating and promoting professionals of color and diversity in the creative industries, today announced Bing Chen, CEO & founder of AU Holdings & Gold House, and Mariana Atencio, award-winning journalist, author and entrepreneur, will co-host the ADCOLOR 2022 Conference. The ADCOLOR Conference is the premier diversity gathering for professionals at all levels, bringing together luminaries and esteemed leaders in the creative industries for thought leadership, networking and engagement opportunities.

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  • "ADCOLOR has been an essential forum for Gold House and had an integral influence on me," said Chen.
  • The ADCOLOR Conference is part of ADCOLOR 2022, taking place in Los Angeles, California from November 17 20, 2022 at the JW Marriott LA Live.
  • Those interested in rewatching the ADCOLOR 2022 Conference on demand following the live event can do so by purchasing an Unlimited Virtual ticket .
  • For additional updates and information on ADCOLOR 2022, please follow ADCOLOR on Instagram , Twitter , Facebook and LinkedIn .

State Affairs Announces Its Founding Editor-in-Chief Alison Bethel

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Saturday, July 23, 2022
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NEW YORK, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- State Affairs Announces Its Founding Editor-in-Chief Alison Bethel

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  • State Affairs has found the right leader in Alison Bethel.
  • Bethel [formerly, Alison Bethel McKenzie] joined State Affairs from Report for America where she was vice president of corps excellence.
  • "As we all know, the number of reporters covering state houses has shrunk dramatically over the years, but today we are seeing a rebirth in state house news coverage and State Affairs is proud to be a part of that movement.
  • State Affairs launched its first newsroom on Aug. 1, 2021, in Georgia.

Veteran Content Creator Helen Swenson Becomes AccuWeather's Chief Content Officer

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Friday, June 24, 2022
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STATE COLLEGE, Pa., June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AccuWeather, the most accurate and most used source of global weather forecasts and warnings, today announced the addition of veteran content creator Helen Swenson to its dynamic leadership team as Chief Content Officer effective June 13, 2022. Swenson comes to AccuWeather from her previous role as Vice President of Content at NY1 Spectrum News.

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  • Swenson brings more than two decades of experience in content development, strategic programming and production to AccuWeather's award-winning weather platforms.
  • STATE COLLEGE, Pa., June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AccuWeather, the most accurate and most used source of global weather forecasts and warnings, today announced the addition of veteran content creator Helen Swenson to its dynamic leadership team as Chief Content Officer effective June 13, 2022.
  • Swenson comes to AccuWeather from her previous role as Vice President of Content at NY1 Spectrum News.
  • Swenson's content, strategic programming and production career spans several decades of leading various content teams.

March 16: What can journalists do when public information officers restrict access to information? Join NPCJI and SPJ panel during Sunshine Week

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Thursday, February 24, 2022
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Practices like filtering all interviews through public information officers seriously impairs journalists' ability to cover these weighty subjects, while prohibiting teachers, school staff and other key education officials from sharing their stories.

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  • Practices like filtering all interviews through public information officers seriously impairs journalists' ability to cover these weighty subjects, while prohibiting teachers, school staff and other key education officials from sharing their stories.
  • Add in policies that limit access to key education-related data-sets, and answering the public's questions in a timely, thoughtful, and detailed manner becomes exceedingly difficult.
  • In honor of Sunshine Week , an annual celebration of access to public information and what it means for communities, expert panelists will explore the impact of these government restrictions on press coverage of public schools and how to work around them.
  • Press contact: Julie Moos, Executive Director, National Press Club Journalism Institute, [email protected]
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