The Oneida and Herkimer Nonprofit Directors Group's September 10th program meeting, generously hosted by Amy Turner and the Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, was attended by over 30 participants and featured:
- Anchor and News Host Jeff Monaski from WIBX 950, The Mohawk Valley's Big Talker
- Assistant News Director David Dellecese from WKTV, the Utica-Rome area’s NBC affiliate station
- Managing Editor Mike Kilian and Metro Editor Michelle Robison from The Observer-Dispatch
The discussion was moderated by Rev. Bill Dodge of the Rescue Mission and focused on the previously posted questions. An engaging discussion followed, ranging from how to get better media coverage to the connection (if any) between advertising and media coverage. Our panelists responded in an open and honest manner to questions, which was greatly appreciated. The panel also discussed the value of the ED Group and agreed that a connecting point to the local nonprofit executive directors is a great development and will be helpful for their news organizations. As WKTV's David Dellecese discussed at the end of the program, nonprofits are experts that can be called upon by the media to add supporting information and clarify details for news stories. Nonprofits are invaluable sources for the media, and we look forward to working more closely together, serving our communities, each in our own passionate ways.
What did you take away from the media program? We invite you to post and share your feedback. If you were unable to attend the program, a mp3 recording and two video clips are provided here.
Boomp3.com'>Listen to the mp3 here.
Watch the panel respond to the question: What does the media think about a nonprofit executive directors group?
Watch the panel respond to the question: What is the best way to get the media to present a balanced picture of nonprofits, especially when there is one that has drawn negative press coverage?
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