CT Public: 48 Digital Platforms and Counting

Join us Tuesday, November 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for a special event featuring Connecticut Public’s executive leadership. In an increasingly fast-changing media landscape, Connecticut Public is providing badly-needed local programming as well as high-quality national programming. Connecticut Public is investing in local journalism in Connecticut by adding resources in Fairfield County to tell local stories on the radio, on television and over more than 48 different digital platforms. Mark Contreras, President & CEO, and members of his leadership team will discuss how they’re building the public media audience, expanding local journalism, and meeting the citizens of Connecticut wherever they want to consume high quality public media journalism, storytelling and entertainment.

The event will also include the announcement of 2021 Mercury Award winners for Best in Show, Practitioner of the Year Award, and Beacon Award, and a brief PRSA CT Annual Meeting.

Date & Time: Tuesday, November 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Location: Virtual via Zoom

Connecticut Public Guest Speakers: Mark Contreras, President & CEO, Lauren Komrosky, Chief Digital Officer, Sarah DeFilippis, Chief Marketing and Engagement Officer, and Deanna Fox, SVP/Underwriting.

What to Expect: Brief annual meeting, panel presentation, opportunity for Q&A, and select Mercury Award winner announcements.

Registration: $25 for PRSA members, $35 for non-members, and free for students (email admin@prsact.org for promo code). Registration is required.