Today’s media landscape is quickly evolving, requiring legal marketers and public relations practitioners to stay nimble and up to date. Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring local journalists Brian Kaberline, editor of the Kansas City Business Journal; Dennis Boone, editorial director of Ingram’s, and Savannah Hawley-Bates, local government reporter for KCUR.

The discussion will be focused on how to effectively pitch local media outlets and build relationships with reporters, tips for submitting awards nominations, the use of AI in PR and media, and more. The event will start at 11:30 a.m. with registration and lunch, with the panel running from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. This event is being held jointly with Legal Marketing Association Midwest Region.

Speakers

Brian Kaberline, Editor, Kansas City Business Journal

Brian leads the Kansas City Business Journal's editorial staff. He has been with the publication for 35 years as a reporter, columnist and editor.

Savannah Hawley-Bates, Local Government Reporter, KCUR

Savannah Hawley-Bates is KCUR's local government reporter. At KCUR, she reports on politics, transit, labor, development and the economy.

Dennis Boone, Editorial Director, Ingram’s

Dennis has worked at small dailies and big-city newspapers in Olathe, Salina, Wichita and Kansas City, covering business, public policy issues at the state, local and federal government levels, public safety, education and community affairs. He earned degrees in journalism and mass communications from both Kansas State and Penn State universities, and joined Ingram’s in May 2009 as managing editor.

Questions? 

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