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Bay Area All LocalRegaining public trust in news media: a road towards real storiesThis is Ask An Expert, where every weekday at 9:20am, KCBS is gives you direct access to top experts in various fields.
Today: public trust in news media is at an all-time low.
America's "news deserts" are growing larger and social media algorithms continue to narrow the scope of content we see online.
It's become a question of relevance, ethics, and the Internet. To help us diagnose the disconnect between the public and the news, KCBS anchor Steve Scott spoke with Jaci Clement, CEO and Executive Director of the Fair Media Council.
2025-12-1816 min
FMC Fast ChatTechnology, Democracy & Power: Is Innovation Saving the World—or Killing the Planet?Fair Media Council CEO Jaci Clement talks with Justin Hendrix, CEO and Editor of Tech Policy Press, about how innovation, power, and responsibility collide in the digital age. From AI’s environmental toll to the fight for privacy and democracy, this episode explores whether technology’s future depends on who—and what—it ultimately serves. This episode was recorded during Climate Week NYC 2025.Guest BioJustin Hendrix is CEO and Editor of Tech Policy Press, a nonprofit media venture concerned with the intersection of technology and democracy. Previously, he was Executive Director of NYC Media Lab. He...
2025-10-2329 minFMC Fast ChatJimmy Kimmel, the FCC & Free Speech: Let's Talk About What’s Really at StakeJimmy Kimmel’s suspension and return to late-night raised serious questions: Where’s the line between offensive comedy and unprotected speech? And how far can the FCC go in policing broadcasters?In this episode of FMC Fast Chat, Fair Media Council CEO Jaci Clement joins forces with renowned First Amendment scholar Clay Calvert, Nonresident Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and Professor Emeritus at the University of Florida, to unpack the controversy and its bigger implications. Together they break down the headlines with a clear-eyed look at what’s really happening in America today.👉 In this e...
2025-09-2428 min
Spark: The InnovateLI PodcastA Conversation with Jaci Clement, CEO and Executive Director of the Fair Media CouncilYou don’t need a journalism degree or advanced understanding of broadcasting sciences to see that U.S. news media are on the ropes. From your favorite cable news channel to that big city daily to that small-town weekly, American news is plagued by a crisis of trust. Nobody understands how far the fourth column has fallen better than Fair Media Council CEO and Executive Director Jaci Clement, who cut her teeth as a speechwriter, steamrolled through an impressive Long Island journalism career and now heads a fearless watchdog group dedicated to improving media accountability and promoting jo...
2025-08-2442 min
Let’s Talk PR & More!Let's Talk PR & More Show #90, Jaci Clement, Fair Media Council, on changing local media landscape and media accountabilitySherry Goldman's guest is Jaci Clement, CEO and executive director of the Fair Media Council. Sherry and Jaci discuss the Council's efforts on its key issues of media accountability and media literacy. Their conversation highlights the importance of local media, how it is changing to meet today's economic realities and changing audience engagement, and why local news matters more than ever.
Let’s Talk PR & More!, hosted by Sherry Goldman, president of the award-winning Goldman Communications Group, is an in-depth conversation on a topic or issue related to public relations and/or a discipline or issue that int...
2025-08-1828 minLet’s Talk PR & More!Let's Talk PR & More Show #90, Jaci Clement, Fair Media Council, on changing local media landscape and media accountabilitySherry Goldman's guest is Jaci Clement, CEO and executive director of the Fair Media Council. Sherry and Jaci discuss the Council's efforts on its key issues of media accountability and media literacy. Their conversation highlights the importance of local media, how it is changing to meet today's economic realities and changing audience engagement, and why local news matters more than ever.
Let’s Talk PR & More!, hosted by Sherry Goldman, president of the award-winning Goldman Communications Group, is an in-depth conversation on a topic or issue related to public relations and/or a discipline or issue that int...
2025-08-1828 minFMC Fast ChatJournalism at a Crossroads: Richard Tofel on Funding, Integrity & the FutureHow did we get from 30% profit margins to paywalls, nonprofit newsrooms, and creators funding investigative journalism one Substack post at a time?In this episode of FMC Fast Chat, host Jaci Clement sits down with Richard Tofel — founding general manager and former president of ProPublica, now leading Gallatin Advisory and teaching at Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health — for a candid, eye-opening conversation about the fractured economics of journalism, how credibility impacts revenue, and what’s really at stake for democracy.🔥 Highlights include:Why the news industry never recovered from 2005The dark side of p...
2025-04-2233 minFMC Fast ChatFire on the Air: How Local Radio Covered California's WildfiresJoin Fair Media Council CEO and Executive Director Jaci Clement as she sits down with KNX 97.1 FM Los Angeles News and Programming Director Alex Silverman for an inside look at the power of local radio during emergencies. In this episode of FMC Fast Chat, Alex reveals how the team at the 24/7 all-news radio station covered the California wildfires while drawing striking comparisons with New York’s Hurricane Sandy.In this episode, you'll discover:A Lifeline: How KNX 97.1 FM, a trusted 24/7 all-news radio station, becomes a lifeline for millions without power or cell service during crises, ensuring th...
2025-02-0530 minFMC Fast ChatBreaking Down the First Amendment in a Digital World with Clay CalvertOn this episode of FMC Fast Chat, host Jaci Clement welcomes renowned First Amendment scholar Clay Calvert for a timely conversation on the myths, challenges, and realities of free speech in the digital age. From the Supreme Court’s decision on the TikTok ban to the responsibilities that come with free expression, this episode breaks down what the First Amendment protects—and what it doesn’t.What you’ll learn:🔹 The biggest misconception about the First Amendment — and why it’s important to understand.🔹 How the TikTok ban reflects growing concerns over national security and data...
2025-01-2130 minFMC Fast ChatBridging Divides: Amy Mitchell on Shaping Journalism & Media Policy for the Digital AgeIn this must-hear episode of FMC Fast Chat, host Jaci Clement interviews Amy Mitchell, founding executive director of the Center for News Technology and Innovation and a leading voice in global media policy. Together, they unpack the complexities of today’s digital news landscape and the urgent need to bring journalists, technologists, policymakers, and the public together to craft meaningful solutions.🔹 Key Highlights:Why collaboration is essential to creating effective media policyAddressing algorithmic gatekeeping and disinformation in the digital ageAI’s potential to support journalism while safeguarding public trustHow local news can thrive through innovation and communi...
2025-01-1532 min
Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-SuiteSpecial Episode: Happy New Year 2025Send us a textIn this special New Year’s episode of Time to Press Pause, host Ellen Williams compiles lessons from several Season 1 guests to help leaders make 2025 a purposeful and growth-oriented year. Each guest highlights a key insight for personal and professional development:Stay Open to Possibilities DC Glenn, half of hip-hop duo Tag Team and CEO of CLG Investments Inc., discusses the importance of setting aside ego and embracing every opportunity as it arises. He compares past experiences to a “language model” that informs future decisions, emphasizing continual learning and evolut...
2024-12-3115 minFMC Fast ChatChallenging Assumptions: Michael Powell’s Take on True JournalismIn this episode of FMC Fast Chat, Fair Media Council CEO and Executive Director Jaci Clement sits down with Michael Powell — an acclaimed journalist whose career spans The Washington Post to The New York Times and now The Atlantic. Together, they examine the shifting tides of journalism, the erosion of big newsrooms, and the rise of digital media. Michael offers insights into how reporters find and craft powerful stories, emphasizing the importance of fairness, strong reporting, and genuine character portrayal. They also discuss challenges faced by young journalists today, the role of editors, and how democracy intertwines with the st...
2024-12-2456 minFMC Fast Chat'Democratic Delusions:' A Conversation with Natalie Fenton on Reclaiming Media for the Public GoodOver the past thirty years, monumental changes have pushed the media further from its core mission of serving the public interest. Political pressures, commercial imperatives, deregulation, and the concentration of immense capital in just a few hands have converged to distort the flow of information and weaken the media’s ability to hold power to account. As a result, trust erodes, civic life suffers, and those without influence are increasingly marginalized.In this episode of FMC Fast Chat, Jaci Clement speaks with Natalie Fenton —professor of media and communications at Goldsmiths, University of London, co-founder of the Medi...
2024-12-1034 minFMC Fast ChatFrom Promise to Crisis: The Hidden Costs of Social MediaWhen social media began, it was full of promise — connecting people, amplifying voices, and fighting for liberties. But today, it’s in crisis. In this episode of FMC Fast Chat, renowned digital expert Sree Sreenivasan examines how social media has shifted from a tool for empowerment to a force causing harm in every part of our lives.Sree doesn’t just identify the problems — he offers actionable tips to help us navigate a world where the people who own and run these platforms are shaping our lives in troubling ways. This conversation is a wake-up call for anyone w...
2024-11-2627 min
FMC Fast ChatInside the Golden Era of New York NewsIn this episode of FMC Fast Chat, author Jerry Barmash introduces us to his new book, "Here Now the News: An Inside Scoop into New York's Best-Loved Anchors." With decades of experience covering New York news, Barmash brings a deeply human look at the anchors who became household names. Beyond the cameras and headlines, he explores their power, egos, and inner demons, revealing them as flawed individuals navigating immense pressures. Tune in to hear the untold stories of these media icons, not as perfect personalities but as people with struggles, triumphs, and vulnerabilities.
2024-11-1232 minFMC Fast ChatBreaking Big Stories and Getting to the Truth: Dave Levinthal on Investigative Journalism and AccountabilityIn this FMC Fast Chat, investigative journalist Dave Levinthal from Centerclip tells what it takes to break the big stories to hold those in power accountable. He explains how to pursue truth — why reporters must refuse to take “no” for an answer, follow their instincts, and know when something just doesn’t add up. He also shares essential advice for the public: how to break free from echo chambers, identify quality news, and stop the spread of misinformation. Packed with insights on staying media-savvy, this episode sheds light on why a well-informed public is vital for democracy and how investig...
2024-10-2934 min
FMC Fast ChatSteve Dunlop on Cancel Culture, Great Communicators & The Art of StorytellingIn this episode of FMC Fast Chat, noted media trainer and journalist Steve Dunlop shares his insights into the evolving dynamics of the media landscape. We explore the impacts of cancel culture, what great communicators do right, and the art of storytelling. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in media training, journalism, and the forces shaping modern communication.
2024-10-1535 minFMC Fast ChatBehind the Mic with Larry Mullins: The Future of Radio & Moments that Shaped a CareerOn this episode of FMC Fast Chat, we host Larry Mullins, the golden-voiced afternoon news anchor of 1010WINS, the longest-running all-news radio station in the country and, according to Larry, the world's top news station. Larry talks about the future of radio, takes us inside the studio, and reflects on the key moments that defined his career. The news may be serious business, but Larry keeps things real, with his trademark happy-go-lucky attitude woven throughout the conversation. Don't miss this straight talk from one of the best in the industry.
2024-10-0230 min
Positively Ernie: The PodcastEpisode 59: Jaci Clement - Building a Better News FutureJoin New York TV legend Ernie Anastas as he chats with Jaci Clement, CEO of the Fair Media Council. They discuss the evolving landscape of news, the importance of journalistic integrity, and how to remain media savvy. Discover Jackie's journey from a shy fourth-grader to a media expert and get valuable insights into how families can engage their children in critical thinking about news. Plus, learn about the impactful initiatives aimed at improving media literacy in schools. Stay tuned for an enlightening and positive discussion on maintaining the quality of our news. Learn more about...
2024-09-2529 minFMC Fast ChatAI, Media Savvy & The Future of WorkIn this episode of FMC Fast Chat, Rocky Ozaki, founder of *NoW of Work*, shares how AI is reshaping the work landscape and why embracing agility is essential for staying ahead. If you’re ready to future-proof your business and gain insights from an award-winning podcast, this is the episode you don’t want to miss!
2024-09-1729 min
Time To Press Pause - Real-Life Stories from the C-SuiteEmpowering Communications with Jaci ClementSend us a textIn this episode of "Time To Press Pause," Ellen Williams, CEO of The Salient Strategist, interviews Jaci Clement, the CEO and Executive Director of the Fair Media Council. Jaci, a highly influential media scholar and award-winning podcast host, discusses the vital role of news in society and the responsibility of media professionals and leaders in shaping narratives. During the pandemic, Jaci noticed that much news reporting left audiences feeling powerless and fearful. She emphasizes the importance of presenting news in a way that empowers people rather than sensationalizing it. Jaci explains t...
2024-07-0216 minFMC Fast ChatJourney from TripAdvisor to PhilanthropyIn this episode, find out how one successful tech entrepreneur is starting over again, this time with a focus on philanthropy. Steve Kaufer, co-founder and the recently retired CEO of TripAdvisor, is our guest. Kaufer talks about his new venture, Give Freely, what it's like to begin a second act at the age of 60, and what he's learned along the way,
Hosted by Jaci Clement, CEO & Executive Director of the Fair Media Council. FMC Fast Chat is the award-winning podcast of the Fair Media Council, a 501c3 nonprofit organization advocating for quality news and working to create a media-savvy society...
2024-03-2639 min
FMC Fast ChatHow Social Media is Toxic to Women & GirlsIn this episode of FMC Fast Chat, delve into the issue of how social media is proving to be toxic to women, girls and nonbinary people, and the steps we need to take to remedy the situation.
Host Jaci Clement interviews communication professor Kara Alaimo, Ph.D., author of the newly released book, 'Over the Influence: How Social Media is Toxic for Women and Girls -- And How We Can Take It Back.'
Armed with anecdotes and case studies that illustrate how social media is negatively impacting everything from relationships and parenting to physical and mental well-being, Alaimo not...
2024-03-0530 min
FMC Fast ChatBuilding Bridges in a Time of Media PolarizationTired of living in a bubble? Then take a listen.
Jaci Clement chats with global media literacy educator Belinha S. De Abreu, Ph.D. on how media creates polarization within communities and what we can do to break through the silos and build bridges. Bonus: Here's what "media literacy" means.
About Belinha S. De Abreu, Ph.D.
Dr. De Abreu is the President of the International Council for Media Literacy (IC4ML).
She has served as an International Expert to the Forum on Media & Information Literacy for UNESCO’s Communication & Information Section. Her research interests include media and information literacy edu...
2024-01-1732 min
FMC Fast ChatInside the Wave, Rockaway Queens' Source for Local News Since 1893From a stretch of sandy peninsula situated between the outer edges of New York City and Long Island, The Wave keeps the 130,000 residents of Rockaway, Queens informed. It's been the local newspaper there for 130 years. The Wave's Editor in Chief Mark Healey speaks with FMC Fast Chat Host Jaci Clement about the paper's history and how it continues to cover this close-knit community.
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2023-12-0534 minFMC Fast ChatInside the Historic Keene Sentinel: Local News in America ProjectIn an area of the country that inspired Thorton Wilder's "Our Town," one New Hampshire newspaper has been chronicling the life and times of its community since 1799.
Keene Sentinel Owner and Publisher Thomas Ewing takes us inside the historic newspaper, offering an honest look at the challenges and rewards of serving a rural community.
Part 5 of the Fair Media Council's Local News in America Project. Hosted by Jaci Clement, Fair Media Council CEO & Executive Director.
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2023-11-0729 minFMC Fast ChatCovering the Hudson Valley Since 1785From prostitution and corruption to American flag-stealing groundhogs, welcome to Episode 4 of FMC's Local News in America Series!
This episode offers a look inside the Hudson Register-Star, which began covering the Hudson Valley area of New York in 1785 as the Hudson Daily Star. It merged with another over time, and now continues with hyperlocal news for both sides of the river. Our guest is Mary Dempsey, a journalist for over 30 years who wears many hats as the publisher, executive editor, and general manager at Columbia Greene Media. Hosted by Jaci Clement, Fair Media Council CEO & Executive Director.
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2023-10-1730 minFMC Fast ChatLocal News in America: 'The West's Oldest Newspaper'In EP 3 of FMC's Local News in America project, Host Jaci Clement takes you inside 'The West's Oldest Newspaper' with Inez Russell Gomez, Editorial Page Editor of the Santa Fe New Mexican. This daily's independence and fighting spirit mirrors that of America's Old West, which it began covering in 1849.
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2023-10-0335 minFMC Fast ChatInside Alaska's Oldest NewspaperEpisode 2 of the Fair Media Council's Local News in America Series takes us to Nome, where Alaska's oldest newspaper was founded around 1900, but no one knows for sure. Join FMC CEO Jaci Clement for a Fast Chat with Nome Nugget Owner and Editor Diana Haecker and find out how the weekly newspaper, as well as Alaska, is doing these days.
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2023-09-1932 minFMC Fast Chat'An Ounce of Truth' Published Every FortnightThe first installment of our Local News in America Project takes us to New Hampshire. It's here in Portsmouth that you'll find the 'Nation's Oldest Newspaper,' the New Hampshire Gazette. This oral history offers a look at the Gazette's beginnings and meanders its way through to the present day, with Steven Fowle telling this story as no one else can: He is the third cousin, five times removed, of the original publisher, Daniel Fowle.
Daniel Fowle founded the Gazette in 1756, much to the disdain of local authorities -- who provided Fowle with plenty of fodder to fill the pages o...
2023-09-0539 min
FMC Fast ChatCelebrating Lifetimes in Local News: News 12's Doug Geed & Danielle CampbellLocal news icons Doug Geed and Danielle Campbell recall big, small, and humorous moments in their broadcast careers as they accept Fair Media Council's Lifetime Achievement Awards for Local News. Recorded live at the Fair Media Council's Folio Awards 2023. BONUS Episode.
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2023-08-0848 min
FMC Fast ChatRadio Legend Tim Scheld Receives Lifetime Achievement Award, Regional NewsRadio broadcasting legend Tim Scheld capped off an illustrious 40-year career at the Fair Media Council's 2023 Folio Awards, where he received FMC's Lifetime Achievement Award for Regional News. Most recently, Tim was the news and programming director of WCBS Newsradio 880, an all-news station often recognized as the standard for radio news everywhere. Take a listen as Tim is introduced by good friend Rich Lamb, a radio legend in his own right, and to Tim's acceptance speech, filled with heartfelt thanks to those around him, combined with sound advice gleaned from an extraordinary career.
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2023-07-1120 min
FMC Fast ChatCBS News' Pat Milton Receives FMC Lifetime Achievement AwardBonus Episode: A must-listen for journalists, aspiring journalists, and news consumers everywhere!
At the Fair Media Council's Folio Awards, FMC presented its 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award for National News to Pat Milton, senior producer of the CBS News Investigative Unit, specializing in national security, the FBI, Intelligence, and federal law enforcement. Take a listen now, as we join the program already in progress with CBS News' Chief Investigative Correspondent Jim Axelrod, Producer Nicole Young, and former CBS News President Susan Zirinsky introducing their friend and colleague, Pat Milton.
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2023-06-2836 min
FMC Fast ChatAmerica's Weather Anchor Sam Champion Talks Forecasting, Changing Weather, Dancing, & MoreCelebrity weather anchor Sam Champion takes us on a lively, 30-minute chat about how the television news industry, weather forecasting, and the weather itself have changed. All that, plus what it was really like to compete on Dancing with the Stars. Hosted by Jaci Clement, CEO & Executive Director, Fair Media Council.
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2023-04-2629 minFMC Fast ChatIconic American Women: From Hollywood to the White House featuring Kate Andersen BrowerToday we are joined by the amazing, Kate Andersen Brower, for an intriguing behind-the-scenes look at some of America's most famous women and how they handled their celebrity. Kate is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Residence: Inside The Private World Of The White House and the New York Times bestseller First Women: The Grace And Power Of America's Modern First Ladies.
We discuss topics such as how Elizabeth Taylor used her fame, America's surprising response to Jackie Kennedy, Rosalynn Carter, the 'Steel Magnolia' and the First Lady initiatives, from healthcare to food.
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2023-04-0430 minFMC Fast ChatThe Growing Demand for Soft Skills Featuring Daniel GolemanIn today's episode of the FMC podcast, we are joined by the man who coined the phrase "emotional intelligence" more than 25 years ago with his best-selling book on the topic, Mr. Daniel Goleman. He is a frequent speaker to businesses of all kinds and sizes, and has worked with leaders around the globe, examining the way social and emotional competencies impact the bottom line.
Goleman tells how the topic and the need for EI is resonating louder than ever, as employers place a premium on soft skills. Key takeaways on meditation, how to stop certain people from putting you in a...
2023-03-2930 minFMC Fast ChatLong Island Reporters ReminiscingThese veteran journalists covered some of the biggest stories in Long Island history. This episode gives you the opportunity to go behind the scenes and hear how these events became news headlines.
Key Topics Discussed:
Amityville Horror
Long Island Rail Road Massacre
TWA Flight 800
Pine Barrens Fire
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2023-03-2155 minFMC Fast ChatInternet Culture featuring Dr Jamie CohenJoin us for this week's episode, as Dr. Jamie Cohen, Head of Education for Digital Void (helping people bridge the gap between digital life and everyday culture), explains the internet's profound impact on reality.
We touch on topics such as:
The dangers of AI
Internet culture = Culture
The Demi-media filter
How internet events are affecting the news
Greta Thunberg and pizza boxes
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2023-03-1534 minFMC Fast ChatTips for Navigating the NewsHere are a few tips to help the public navigate today’s media landscape with ease. Let us know what you thought of this episode and we will release more similar content!
A few of the many tips given in this FMC chat:
Set a time limit
Get news first, opinion and commentary second
Read more than you watch or listen
Protect the children
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2023-03-0711 minFMC Fast ChatFMC Fast Chat: Dishing on Food & News with New York News Icon Rosanna ScottoNew York news icon Rosanna Scotto dishes up everything from life lessons to cooking advice in this fast-paced and wide-ranging interview. Following the release of her new book, ‘Meatballs, Mangia & Memories,’ Scotto talks about the impact of the pandemic on her family life and restaurant business, Fresco by Scotto, along with that of her work as a journalist and co-anchor of Good Day New York. Lots of juggling happens behind the scenes (get a tip or two on time management!) but at the heart of it all is an attitude of gratitude.
We touch on topics such as:
About the book...
2023-02-2232 minFMC Fast ChatBusiness News Forecast (The News Conference: Real & Powerful 2023)Get an insider’s view of what will make business and economic news headlines in 2023 in Long Island New York news, as well as how reporters and editors go about gathering news for stories both local and national.
We were joined by our host Katherine Heaviside (President, Epoch 5 Public Relations), alongside Joe Dowd (Editor & Associate Publisher at Long Island Business News & Editor at The Journal Record, Oklahoma City), (Margaret Corvini, Assistant Managing Editor for business at Newsday), and Ruth Simon (Senior Special Writer at The Wall Street Journal covering small business & entrepreneurship).
We touch on topics such as:
- Affordable ho...
2023-02-1458 min
FMC Fast ChatFast (Food) Chat with Somebody Feed Phil RosenthalIn this episode of FMC Fast Chat, the uber-successful, incredibly happy, and endlessly hungry Phil Rosenthal offers up some food for thought on a few things he knows best. There's writing: He's got an instant best-seller. There's fame: He explains how Netflix's streaming of Somebody Feed Phil has taken his career to a new level. There's his new comedy tour: He sticks around so fans can get pictures. And, of course, there's food: Each time he picks up a sandwich, he brings the world a little closer together. Last but not least, there's curiosity and education. (All those classes they...
2023-02-1416 min
The Business Storytelling PodcastBONUS: Share Your Message - The Benefits of a Video News ReleaseOne example of a news release is a video news release, which can be used by agencies, companies, and anyone who needs to send a media alert out with information worth sharing.
In this short bonus podcast episode, I give a quick overview.
Don't miss these previous episodes:
The importance of quality news and the educated content consumer (with Jaci Clement)
How to decide whether or not your company should run a webinar with a topic in the news
Behind the scenes: The Marketing O'Clock Podcast
2023-02-1001 minFMC Fast ChatLong Island News Forecast (The News Conference: Real & Powerful 2023)These Long Island news leaders share their thoughts on what will be in Long Island’s news throughout the year. In this discussion, they pinpoint the major issues and key people that they are keeping their eyes on.
We were joined by our host for this episode, Chris Wright, alongside Chris Vaccaro (Digital Vice President, Altice USA), Diane Masciale (Vice President & General Manager, WLIW21 & WLIW-FM), Don Hudson (Editor, Newsday), Pam Robinson (Publisher, Huntingtonnow.com) and Michael Dawidziak (Strategic Planning Systems, Inc.).
We touch on topics such as:
- Long Island's housing issues
- The economy
- Food insecurity issues
- Po...
2023-02-0759 minFMC Fast ChatNew York News Forecast (From The News Conference: Real and Powerful 2023)What to expect in New York regional news in 2023? Get the scoop on what’s happening in Albany, New York City, and Long Island before you hear it in the news from these insiders.
We were joined by our host Tim Scheld, Moderator, alongside Bernadette Hogan, City Hall Bureau Chief, New York Post; Katie Honan, Senior Reporter, The City and Dr. Lee Mirigoff, Director, Marist Institute for Public Opinion, Marist College.
We touch on topics such as:
- Adams/Hochul
- Bail reform
- Casinos
- Housing
This discussion was part of the Fair Media Council annual event, The News Co...
2023-02-011h 00FMC Fast ChatIn the News: Guns in America (The News Conference: Real & Powerful 2023)In this segment of the discussion, we went beyond the “thoughts and prayers” soundbite to discuss how the news media is covering gun violence in America today. Expert speakers offered insight and first-hand accounts. They tackled the issue in real-time to address why gun violence is on a northward trajectory in this country, and what communities are doing to counter it.
We were joined by our host, Jaci Clement (CEO & Executive Director, Fair Media Council ) briefly, alongside Abene Clayton (specializes in covering gun violence in communities), Dr. Prince (Pediatric surgeon), Mary Claire Molloy (was in an active shooter situation), and Dr. R...
2023-01-2759 minFMC Fast ChatNational News Forecast (The News Conference: Real & Powerful 2023)This discussion was part of the Fair Media Council annual event, The News Conference: Real & Powerful 2023. The event brings the best in news together to engage in open dialogue with news consumers to build mutual understanding and respect.
Smart, savvy and connected, these noted journalists pull back the curtain on D.C.’s wheeling and dealing — no matter what side of the aisle it’s happening on. No topic is off-limits. Find out who and what they’re keeping tabs on for 2023.
In this segment of the discussion, we are joined by our host, Jaci Clement (CEO & Executive Director, Fair Media Co...
2023-01-2522 min
FMC Fast ChatGeorge Santos: Poster Boy for All That's Wrong with News TodayAs the investigations pile up into who George Santos really is, one thing is certain: He is most definitely the poster boy for everything wrong with today's news media.
The fact that Long Island is the scene of the crime makes it smart all the more. Our backyard, and the people who live here, deserve far better than what the news has been serving up.
Let's unpack this.
From CNN to The Atlantic, commentaries in the news over the past week have called out Long Island's news leader, Newsday, for missing this major Long Island story, which was broken by Th...
2023-01-0405 min
FMC Fast ChatMost-Read Woman in America Finally Has Her Story Told: FMC Fast Chat, Podcast of Fair Media CouncilElsie Robinson. Know her name? Probably not.
Yet, Elsie Robinson was once the most influential newspaper columnist in America and it's time her story was told. Allison Gilbert has done just that in her new book, "Listen, World! How the Intrepid Elsie Robinson Became America's Most Read Woman."
It's an inspiring tale, shared in the next 30 minutes with author Allison Gilbert and host Jaci Clement.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Allison Gilbert is the author of numerous books, including the much-anticipated first biography of American writer and syndicated newspaper columnist Elsie Robinson (1883-1956), published in 2022 by Seal Press, an imprint of Hachette...
2022-12-2132 minFMC Fast Chat9/11, FDNY & the Fight for Truth with Author Joe CalderoneJournalist-turned-author Joe Calderone takes us inside the making of his highly acclaimed debut novel, “Don’t Look Back: The 343 FDNY Firefighters Killed on 9-11 and the Fight for the Truth.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Joe Calderone served as Investigations Editor of the New York Daily News at the time of the World Trade Center attack and helped cover the FDNY in the aftermath of 9/11, including documenting the problems firefighters had communicating via radio that day. Calderone worked as a newspaper editor and reporter for more than twenty-five years, including covering City Hall for New York Newsday. While with Newsday, he was a membe...
2022-12-0631 min
FMC Fast ChatNews of Gratitude Featuring Ernie AnastosIn this episode, legendary newsman Ernie Anastos tells of his return to the airwaves with the launch of his nationally syndicated television show, Positively America with Ernie Anastos. His particular brand of uplifting storytelling developed over the decades, first as a reporter in front of the camera and then, as a television anchor who set a new standard for local news. Would you expect anything less from a man mentored by Walter Cronkite?
About Ernie Anastos
Author and Emmy Award-winning New York City news legend, Ernie Anastos returns to television after a two-year break. The Broadcast Hall of Famer is mo...
2022-11-2235 minFMC Fast ChatExtreme Weather: Can This Planet Be Saved?In this episode of FMC Fast Chat, we go behind the scenes in extreme weather forecasting with one of the world's foremost experts, Jeff Masters, Ph.D., author at Yale Climate Connections, co-founder of Weather Underground and former NOAA Hurricane Hunter.
From how weather and forecasting tools have changed over the decades to the impact of hurricanes and drought on our lives and wallets, this chat culminates in the ultimate question everyone has been asking: Can this planet be saved?
Masters also provides insight on the best places to find quality information on climate change and gives the best answer w...
2022-11-0830 minFMC Fast ChatSo Many Vaccines, So Much MisinformationIn a season that’s usually dominated by the Flu, this year we find ourselves looking at a full menu of vaccine options. There’s the Flu shot. COVID boosters. Vaccines for Monkeypox, Shingles, and Polio .. and who knows what’s next.
Dr. Ruth Karron knows. Fair Media Council CEO and Executive Director Jaci Clement chats with this global health expert and Director of the Johns Hopkins Vaccine Initiative about the safety of all of these vaccines for adults — and children, too! — and explores common misconceptions and misinformation dispensed through mainstream media.
ABOUT RUTH KARRON, M.D.
Ruth Karron, M.D., is a Pr...
2022-10-1931 min
FMC Fast ChatAcross America, What's News is No NewsAfter a 4,000-mile road trip across America, Fair Media Council CEO & Executive Director Jaci Clement tells us what she learned about the state of national news from the people who matter most: The public.
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2022-08-1606 minFMC Fast ChatWhat's So Funny? Editorial Cartooning TodayIn this episode of FMC Fast Chat, we take a look at the state of editorial cartooning in a chat with a man with more than 40 years in the business, two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Walt Handelsman. With a home base in New Orleans, Handelsman's cartoons are syndicated in more than 200 newspapers around the globe. Hosted by Jaci Clement.
ABOUT WALT HANDELSMAN
Walt Handelsman is the two-time Pulitzer Prize winning editorial cartoonist for The Times-Picayune/The Advocate in New Orleans. His work is nationally syndicated by Tribune Content Agency to over 200 newspapers around the country and internationally.
One of the mos...
2022-06-2930 min
FMC Fast Chat'Untold': Behind the BIG Story with ESPN Magazine's Tom JunodAcclaimed long-form writer Tom Junod takes us behind “Untold,” the massive, 30,000-word immersive story of ‘the most dangerous player in the history of college football’ recently released by ESPN Magazine.
ESPN senior writer Tom Junod has written some of the most enduring and widely read longform journalism of the last 30 years.
He joined ESPN in 2016 and has specialized in deeply reported stories on subjects ranging from Muhammad Ali’s funeral to Tom Brady’s desire to play forever. He has been nominated for an Emmy for his work on “The Hero of Goodall Park,” an E60 Film on the ancient secrets that were...
2022-05-1830 min
FMC Fast ChatBONUS: News Comes Full CircleBonus episode! News Comes Full Circle, a commentary on news and culture from Fair Media Council CEO & Executive Director Jaci Clement. Here's a look at how news changed and is looking to once again reinvent itself -- in no small way powered by current events -- by taking a cue from the past. Take a listen and be in the know in under 5 minutes.
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2022-03-2504 min
FMC Fast ChatBehind the Headlines: Conspiracy Theories & What the News Gets WrongWhy do we believe what we believe? In this episode of FMC Fast Chat, we get an inside look at conspiracy theories.
Current events have spawned countless new conspiracy theories, focusing on the likes of COVID and QAnon. But some conspiracy theories, like who shot JFK, stand the test of time. Why? Do we blame the media or social media, or the Internet? Or, maybe, America has simply always been this crazy? These questions -- and more-- are what we tossed out to the guy Rolling Stone says is the nation's foremost expert on the topic, Joseph Uscinski. He takes...
2022-03-2334 min
FMC Fast ChatMedia & Culture Commentary: Questionable JournalismBe in the know in under five minutes: FMC Fast Chat brings you even faster commentary on media and culture.
In this episode, you are the guest as Fair Media Council CEO & Executive Director Jaci Clement talks to you about a troubling trend happening inside newsrooms today. Is the art of telling the truth at odds with the modern media landscape?
Jaci Clement regularly writes on media and culture, to help the public navigate today's media landscape to find quality news. To find out more, sign up for the Fair Media Council's weekly newsletter at www.fairmediacouncil.org or follow h...
2022-03-1904 minFMC Fast ChatBuilt to Last: 1800FLOWERS.COM's Jim McCann Gets Down to BusinessHow to build a company that stands the test of time is the focus of this episode of FMC Fast Chat featuring Jim McCann, Founder and Executive Chairman of 1800-FLOWERS.COM.
Starting with a single floral shop in 1976, McCann built 1800-FLOWERS.COM into a household name, and today the company includes such notable brands as Harry & David, Cheryl's Cookies and Simply Chocolate under its umbrella. McCann talks about how the pandemic impacted operations, changed marketing and drove innovation at 1800FLOWERS.COM and brought his own career full circle. His insights and advice will prove helpful to all businesses, no matter th...
2022-03-1533 min
FMC Fast ChatSPECIAL EPISODE: Tips for Dealing with News Coverage & War in UkraineIn this special episode of FMC Fast Chat, Fair Media Council CEO & Executive Director Jaci Clement talks to you directly to provide tips and advice designed for you, your family, your kids and your friends for how to deal with news coverage when it is severe and upsetting, at a most timely time, while the war in the Ukraine rages on. Be in the know in less than 10 minutes.
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2022-03-0207 min
Leadership Conversations with Jonno White PodcastLeadership Conversation- Episode 50 with Jaci ClementName: Jaci ClementCurrent title: CEO & Executive DirectorCurrent organisation: Fair Media CouncilConsidered the most influential media scholar in the world, Jaci Clement has been working for and with media since she was in the fourth grade.Resources mentioned in this episode:Free Download of The Leadership Survival Guide (10 World-Class Leaders Reveal Their Secrets)The Leadership Conversations PodcastThe Jonno White Leadership PodcastThe Leadership Question of the Day PodcastClarity Website7 Questions on Leadership Series
2022-02-0957 min
FMC Fast ChatNews Stories & Startups: How Mary Alice Williams Changed The NewsAt 10 years old, Mary Alice Williams decided she wanted to tell news stories. Now, as she looks back on a career spanning more than 50 years, we discover two things happened: She not only reported the news stories that shaped our history, she also blazed trails everywhere she went.
In this fast-moving Fast Chat, we cover the timely -- what's up with CNN, the Cable News Network Williams' helped create -- and the timeless -- just what is news, anyway? Is local news dead?
Williams recently stepped down as anchor of NJTV News, a Public Media station devoted to telling stories...
2022-02-0829 min
FMC Fast ChatInside the Space Race to Save Planet EarthIn this episode, we Fast Chat about why those billionaires are blasting themselves into space and how today's fifth-graders are key to building a space industry -- estimated be to in the trillions -- that may ultimately save the planet earth. Our guest is the notable and ever-so-lively Janet Ivey, President of Explore Mars Inc. and Creator of the award-winning and nationally syndicated children's show, Janet's Planet, airing on PBS.
With over 27 years in the children’s edutainment and space science outreach sector, Janet has captivated Nashville and beyond with her work. Her first Tedx Talk was in 2014 entitled, AWE,(Art...
2022-02-0235 minFMC Fast ChatBiden's First Year & The State of America with Presidential Historian Douglas BrinkleyIn this episode of FMC Fast Chat, America's foremost presidential historian Douglas Brinkley grades Biden's first year, offers up some advice for the Cabinet, and tells us how he really feels about The 1619 Project from The New York Times. FMC Fast Chat is the podcast of the Fair Media Council and is hosted by Fair Media Council CEO & Executive Director Jaci Clement.
Douglas Brinkley is the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Chair in Humanities and Professor of History at Rice University, a CNN Presidential Historian, and a contributing editor at Vanity Fair. More: douglasbrinkley.com
The Fair Media Council is a 501c3 nonp...
2022-01-1932 minFMC Fast ChatInside COVID-19 Pandemic & State of Global Health with Laurie GarrettOften referred to as the "Pandemic Prophet," noted science journalist Laurie Garrett chats with us about the COVID 19 pandemic, the state of global health, whether or not it really is safe to wear masks, politics, and so much more. Be in the know in 30ish minutes.
Laurie Garrett wrote her first bestselling book, THE COMING PLAGUE: Newly Emerging Diseases in a World Out of Balance, while splitting her time between the Harvard School of Public Health and the New York newspaper, Newsday. In the 1992-93 academic years Garrett was a Fellow at Harvard, where she worked closely with the emerging...
2022-01-1243 minFMC Fast ChatInternet Addiction: From Gaming & Porn to News & TikTokWe’re all spending too much time online, but when does too much turn into addiction? How do we create a healthy life/tech balance? We chat with one of the world’s foremost experts on the topic, Dr. David Greenfield, founder and clinical director of The Center for Internet and Technology Addiction. Be in the know in 30 minutes.
Dr. David Greenfield is the founder of The Center for Internet and Technology Addiction and Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine where he teaches in the psychiatry residency program courses on Sexual Medicine and Inter...
2021-11-3031 min
FMC Fast ChatHow To Save Thanksgiving: An Inside Look at Polarization & the Art of Conflict ResolutionJust in time to save your Thanksgiving dinner from turning into a war zone, FMC Fast Chats with renowned expert Peter T. Coleman, Ph.D. who gives us an inside look at polarization, how it has developed over time, and what to do to overcome our conflicts. Be in the know in 30(ish) minutes.
Street cred check: A gifted storyteller, Peter T. Coleman, Ph.D. is the author of “The Way Out: Overcoming Toxic Polarization,” and holds a joint appointment at Columbia University Teachers College and The Earth Institute. An expert on constructive conflict resolution and sustainable peace, Dr. Coleman dire...
2021-11-2335 min
FMC Fast ChatCommon Misconceptions About the First AmendmentCan Twitter remove your tweet? How are current events such as Black Lives Matter and mask mandate protests challenging Americans' rights to protest? Just how much does the average American know about the First Amendment, anyway?
The ongoing fight over the First Amendment, its rights and responsibilities, and common misconceptions is the focus of this chat with featured guest Gene Policinski, Senior Fellow for the First Amendment for the Freedom Forum.
Policinski contributes to the weekly “First Five” commentary on First Amendment issues, responds to news media inquiries, and participates in Freedom Forum programs. He is one of the founding edit...
2021-10-2036 min
FMC Fast ChatFMC Fast Chat: Covering News TodayIn this episode, we chat with Jon Allsop, who writes a daily newsletter about the media industry for the Columbia Journalism Review, and features and columns on media and politics for magazines including the New York Review of Books, The Nation, and Foreign Policy. His award-winning investigative reporting on the global lottery industry has appeared in outlets in the United States and South Africa. Allsop is a freelancer based in London.
With media covering media increasing in the U.S., we get an inside look at why that's so important, and how current events are stressing traditional methods of journalism. From e...
2021-09-2930 min
FMC Fast ChatFMC Fast Chat: Trust In News? In America? Let's DiscussWhat is it about the news today that makes Americans so lose their minds? In this episode of FMC Fast Chat, we ask the expert: Dr. Benjamin Toff, Senior Research Fellow at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at the University of Oxford. Dr. Toff chats with us on the latest Trust in News survey results, and what it is about the news today that polarizes American audiences. Ok, politics and political leaders play a big role, but there's more to it than that: Generational differences, geography and even gender differences come into play. The study looks at a...
2021-09-1532 minFMC Fast ChatFMC Fast Chat: Finding Your SuperpowerCreativity, innovation and finding your superpower is what this episode of FMC Fast Chat is all about! Our featured guest is Abigail Posner, director of Google's BrandUnit, a creative think tank for agencies and brands.
As a thought leader, author, manager and corporate executive, Abigail Posner inspires people to view business challenges and everyday behaviors through a more human lens that celebrates the multifaceted aspects of the individual. This process of creating a more holistic person and organization is what she refers to as expansiveness. She has built a successful career and life by incorporating all sides of herself into...
2021-08-1033 minFMC Fast ChatFMC Fast Chat: Future-Proofing Your Organization with Rocky OzakiIn this episode, we chat with NoW of Work's Rocky Ozaki, the go-to guy for what your organization needs to be doing right now to build back better than it was before the pandemic hit. Ozaki's holistic approach to work emphasizes not simply skills and technology, but culture and humanity, as keys to success in the new normal. Hosted by Jaci Clement, Fair Media Council CEO & Executive Director. www.fairmediacouncil.org
ABOUT ROCKY OZAKI, CEO & FOUNDER, NoW of Work
Rocky Ozaki is the visionary behind NoW of Work Inc. and is a master facilitator for many of our programs. Having...
2021-06-1528 minFMC Fast ChatHappiness Hacks: FMC Fast Chat with Meaghan B Murphy, Author & Editor in Chief, Woman's DayMore than 25 years in the magazine industry have taught Meaghan B Murphy how to put life through the fun filter, and it's evident in all that she does. As editor in chief of Woman's Day magazine, she ensures millions of readers learn how to "holiday hard." Her newly released book, "Your Fully Charged Life: A Radically Simple Approach to Having Endless Energy and Filling Every Day with Yay," shares her philosophy of how making the smallest change is the beginning of making your own happiness and, she notes, it's all backed by science. In this episode of FMC Fast Chat...
2021-06-0130 min
FMC Fast ChatFMC Fast Chat: An Inside Look at the Growing Dangers Journalists Face Around the GlobeWhile journalism has always been a dangerous job, two major issues -- COVID19 and social media -- are posing new challenges for those seeking to shine a light into the darkest corners of the globe. In this episode, we get an inside look at what threats journalists around the world are facing today, simply for doing their jobs. Our guest is Colin Pereira, the Chief Strategist for Journalism Safety for the Committee to Protect Journalists.
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2021-05-1831 min
FMC Fast ChatFMC Fast Chat: Fighting for Press Freedoms with Dan Shelley, RTDNAAs Executive Director of the Radio Television Digital News Association and Foundation, Dan Shelley focuses much of his time fighting for press freedoms, which have eroded in recent years. Find out how that happened, why it happened, and what he intends to do about it in this FMC Fast Chat with host Jaci Clement.
About Dan Shelley
Dan Shelley is Executive Director of the Radio Television Digital News Association and Foundation (RTDNA/RTDNF). He is a longtime member of the Association, a former Chairman of the Board and most recently served as Foundation Secretary/Treasurer before becoming Executive Director in 2017...
2021-05-0434 min
FMC Fast ChatFMC Fast Chat with Jason Feifer, Editor in Chief, Entrepreneur MagazineIn this episode of FMC Fast Chat, Entrepreneur Magazine Editor in Chief Jason Feifer takes us for a quick ride through the history of innovation to illustrate just how bright the future looks, noting that times of great crises (COVID19 pandemic, anyone?) spurs entrepreneurship to new levels. Along the way, he offers up anecdotes and even drops a few names -- which he totally gets away with because, in addition to being smart, he's a really nice guy. More about Jason Feifer
FMC Fast Chat is hosted by Fair Media Council CEO & Executive Director Jaci Clement and is recorded before...
2021-04-1432 min
FMC Fast ChatFMC Fast Chat with Michael J. DowlingIn this episode, we chat with Northwell Health President and CEO Michael J Dowling and how he has risen to become one of healthcare's great leaders. His newly released memoir titled, After the Roof Caved In: An immigrant's journey from Ireland to America, provides the background for this chat -- but, so, too, is his philosophy on life, his leadership style, and how he and his healthcare team managed to get through the COVID pandemic
His rags-to-riches story is certain to inspire anyone: Dowling grew up in Knockaderry, a small village in rural Ireland, where he knew only of deep...
2021-03-2340 min
FMC Fast ChatFMC Fast Chat with Radio Legend Cousin Brucie MorrowIn this episode, we invite you to take a stroll through the last 50 years of radio, music and American history with the legendary Cousin Brucie Morrow, one of broadcasting's most popular and successful personalities. From how he got his start in radio, to the best and worst of technology, to the power of Motown to bridge the racial divide and how he credits the Beatles for saving the music industry, Brucie tells all, and does it in a way that makes you feel like he's sitting right next to you when, in reality, he's broadcasting to millions of people.
The...
2021-03-0936 min
FMC Fast ChatOn the Brink of Democracy: FMC Fast Chat with Douglas BrinkleyIn this episode, US Presidential Historian and best-selling author Douglas Brinkley talks history and current events to help us make sense of America today -- no easy feat, but Brinkley does it seamlessly, illustrating exactly why he's been dubbed "America's New Past Master" by the Chicago Tribune.
Douglas Brinkley is the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Chair in Humanities and Professor of History at Rice University, CNN Presidential Historian, and a contributing editor at Vanity Fair. He works in many capacities in the world of public history, including on boards, museums, colleges and historical societies. The Chicago Tribune dubbed him “America’s New Past M...
2021-02-2439 minFMC Fast ChatFMC Fast Chat: Inside Deep Fakes with Hao LiWhile we were distracted by politics, artificial intelligence advanced by leaps and bounds. Deep fake artistry is now so believable that, in the wrong hands, it can be dangerous. In this episode of FMC Fast Chat, go inside the world of computer scientist Hao Li, reputedly the best deep fake artist on the planet. (You may have seen his visual effects work in Furious 7 or The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies.)
Hao Li is CEO and Co-Founder of Pinscreen, a startup that builds cutting edge AI-driven virtual avatar technologies. He is also a Distinguished Fellow of the Computer Vis...
2021-02-1741 min
FMC Fast ChatFuture of Philanthropy: FMC Fast Chat with American Express Foundation President Timothy J. McClimonAs we move from the “new normal” to the “next normal,” what will happen to philanthropy and the concept of giving? There’s no one better to discuss this with than our featured guest.
Timothy J. McClimon is President of the American Express Foundation and Senior Vice President for Corporate Social Responsibility, American Express, where he directs the company’s global philanthropy, sustainability and employee engagement programs.
Prior to American Express, Tim was Executive Director of Second Stage Theatre in New York City. He also served as the Executive Director of the AT&T Foundation where he directed AT&T’s global philanth...
2021-02-1030 min
FMC Fast ChatFMC Fast Chat with USA Today Washington Editor Caren BohanIn this episode,* Fair Media Council CEO & Executive Director Jaci Clement goes Inside the Beltway with USA Today Washington Editor & Deputy Bureau Chief Caren Bohan, for a look at the challenges the Washington news media has faced through the Trump Administration and into the early days of the Biden presidency.
Bohan joined USA Today in June 2018 and leads a team covering the White House and Congress. She is a past president of the White House Correspondents’ Association and prior to joining USA Today worked at both Reuters and National Journal. At Reuters, she spent a decade as a White House co...
2021-02-0330 minFMC Fast ChatFMC Fast Chat with Douglas BrinkleyIn this FMC Fast Chat with Fair Media Council CEO and Executive Director Jaci Clement, noted U.S. Presidential Scholar Douglas Brinkley talks about America today and what history can tell us about our future. Brinkley is the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Chair in Humanities and Professor of History at Rice University, CNN Presidential Historian, and a contributing editor at Vanity Fair. The Chicago Tribune dubbed him “America’s New Past Master.” The New-York Historical Society has chosen Brinkley as their official U.S. Presidential Historian. More about Douglas Brinkley: http://douglasbrinkley.com/ More about Fair Media Council: https://www.fairmediacouncil.org/
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2021-01-2739 minFMC Fast ChatFMC Fast Chat with Richard Torrenzano, Reputation ExpertIf you or your organization have an online presence, take a listen to find out what you need to know to protect your brand, reputation and identity. Everyone is at risk for death by digital assassination. The key, according to Richard Torrenzano, Chief Executive Officer of The Torrenzano Group and co-author of the best-selling book, Digital Assassination, is to be prepared. But that's only the beginning...
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2020-12-0130 min
The PR Podcast5. Creating a Media Savvy Society with Jaci Clement, CEO, Fair Media CouncilThe PR podcast is your look inside the world of how public relations helps smart businesses and leaders in their industries tell their story to the world. We talk with great PR people, reporters and communicators on how they weave narratives that are informative and fun. Jody Fisher has worked in New York City PR for more than 20 years, representing clients across the healthcare, higher education, financial services, real estate, entertainment and non-profit verticals. Together, they create stories that will entertain and inform audiences and help drive business goals. Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @ThePRPodcast.
2020-09-2130 min
The PR Podcast5. Creating a Media Savvy Society with Jaci Clement, CEO, Fair Media CouncilJaci Clement is Executive Director of the Fair Media Council, which advocates for quality news and works to create a media-savvy society in a media-driven world. She’s hosted events and sat toe to toe with journalistic titans including Dan Rather and Bob Woodruff, Helen Thomas and Maggie Haberman. More recently, the Fair Media Council has pivoted to bringing information and speakers via video conference through the Fast Chat series.
The PR Podcast is your view inside the public relations business. We talk with great PR people, reporters and communicators on how they weave narratives that are informative and fun. Hos...
2020-09-2130 min
FMC Fast ChatFMC Fast Chat with Ben Smith, Media Columnist, The New York TimesIn this episode, we go inside the news with Ben Smith, media columnist, The New York Times. Smith gives his point of view on the good, the bad, and the complex world that is news today, the challenge of credibility, White House press briefings, Trump's quote from Woodward's new book, and so much more, so tune in.
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2020-09-1630 min
FMC Fast ChatFMC Fast Chat with Allison Gilbert, Grief ExpertNoted author, 9/11 and grief expert Allison Gilbert chats about the new techniques, tips and tools to help those coping with grief, anxiety and guilt, as well as what family and friends need to know. In a society hard-hit by COVID19 and in remembrance of Sept. 11, this is an exceptionally timely, and important, Fast Chat. .
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2020-09-0932 min
FMC Fast ChatFMC Fast Chat with Jeffrey HayzlettThere's business, and then there's business today. To give you some insight (and a bit of inspiration) into how to rebuild your work and life, we spend 30 good minutes with Jeffrey Hayzlett, the boss of the C-Suite Network, and a guy who just happened to turnaround more than 200 companies. From the do's and don'ts of gaining new customers in the "new normal" to the politics of branding, Hayzlett tells it as he sees it. In between it all, expect to hear musings on a range of subjects, including Chic-fil-A sandwiches, Trump, scotch on Sundays, and how being a better human...
2020-09-0228 min
FMC Fast ChatFMC Fast Chat - TrailerIntroducing FMC Fast Chat, where you can be in the know in 30 minutes.
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2020-08-2501 min
The Business Storytelling PodcastHow to not let news coverage drive you crazy and keep you from getting work doneI chatted with Jaci Clement, CEO of the Fair Media Council on the Business Storytelling Podcast, about how people - including content creators and marketers - can manage the onslaught of news coverage in their daily lives.
2020-03-1324 min
The Business Storytelling PodcastThe importance of quality news and the educated content consumer (with Jaci Clement)Fair Media Council CEO Jaci Clement discusses the current media landscape with me. We talk about how journalism skills need to evolve and have evolved, talk about how consumers should weigh content and more. Enjoy the show. Connect with Jaci here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaciclement
2020-01-3038 min