LSA Webinar: Linguistics in the News How to Own It! (August 22, 2019)

Are you frustrated by the lack of informed coverage about linguistics by the popular news media? Are you curious about how to garner greater interest by the news media in reporting on your research? Then this webinar is for you! Learn from a panel of experts across the career span about how to begin (or enhance) your media relations work. The webinar will cover topics such as:

Determining the most newsworthy aspects of your research
Translating your research for a journalistic audience
Best practices for conducting interviews with the news media
Working with the public affairs office at your home institution
Participating in the LSA’s media relations program

Featured Panelists:

Anne Curzan (University of Michigan), Co-Host, That's What They Say (Michigan Radio)
Michelle McSweeney, Host of Subtext
Daniel Midgley (University of Western Australia), Presenter, Talk the Talk
Geoff Nunberg (University of California, Berkeley), Commentator, Fresh Air (National Public Radio)

Moderator:

John McWhorter (Columbia University), Chair, LSA Public Relations Committee

[merlepatterson]

I'll keep my eye out for the "Pivot" after the initial linguistic "Trust-building Candy" is consumed. Thanks for the pointers.