Occupy Unity: Covering the Economy Better 

We've all seen stories about the latest jobs reports and images of protesters on Wall Street clamoring for economic change. But business journalists will tell you that today's up-and-down economy is yielding stories far richer in depth, humanity and impact. Our panel of reporters share insights on how they are sifting through the post-recession data and trends to yield reporting gold.

 Social Media 301: Headliners

Hear directly from people working within vital social media platforms who are dedicated to getting journalists to use their applications in the effort to find, report and tell stories from diverse communities. 

Mobile & Tablets: The New Frontier. Sponsored by Gannett

More people every day are consuming content on mobile devices. At the same time, mobile devices have given journalists a powerful tool to capture and report events like never before. How can journalists better use tablets and mobile devices to tell the stories of tomorrow?

Partnering with Spanish-language Media 

Although major media outlets have downsized in recent years, causing newsroom diversity efforts to suffer, Spanish-language media continue to flourish with a growing Latino audience. Learn how to reach an important and expanding market by teaming up with ethnic media to cover big stories, cross-promote your work, as well as theirs, and access a vibrant market of media consumers. 

Visit the show floor on the convention website and begin connecting with the companies seeking to connect with journalists and media professionals.

Special Events and Networking

Don't miss an opportunity to mix and mingle with fellow attendees at the Opening Reception sponsored by The Coca Cola Company and taste a sampling of the popular Coke floats.

On Thursday, Aug. 2, connect with recruiters and media executives at the sponsored media receptions at designated locations throughout Mandalay Bay.

For the first time ever, the UNITY alliance banquets will be held on the same night with a shared, pre-function lounge area where attendees can experience and support each association's pre-Gala auction events together in UNITY!