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Our “Free Speech America” Gala is less than a month away! We look forward to honoring Jan Neuharth, Chair and CEO of Freedom Forum, and Jack Abernethy, CEO of FOX Television Stations, at this festive event on Oct. 27. And we’re thrilled to welcome Pat Butler, The Media Institute’s James Madison Fellow, as our Featured Speaker. This will be a memorable evening not to be missed. Mark your calendar now for Tuesday, Oct. 27 at The Four Seasons Hotel in Georgetown. We hope you’ll participate as a sponsor and help honor our distinguished awardees. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities HERE.
Our Communications Forum luncheon on Sept. 24 was a lively event with Rob Folliard, Senior VP at Gray Media. Rob made a great case for TV station consolidation, especially in smaller markets. Our thanks to Rob for an excellent presentation. The luncheons will resume in November with Edward “Smitty” Smith of T-Mobile on Nov. 19. We hope you’ll be there!
Free Speech Week is coming soon! We encourage all of our friends and colleagues in the media to use this opportunity to show your support for free speech and free press through your organizations or personally. The week takes place Oct. 19-25. Find ideas for celebrating at freespeechweek.org.
Meanwhile, we’re continuing our efforts to advance sound communications policy, a strong First Amendment, and excellence in journalism. We depend entirely on your support to keep the Institute going – through your sponsorships of our Communications Forum Luncheon Series and “Free Speech America” Gala-(our major fundraiser), and your Operating Support. If you’re finalizing your corporate budget for 2027, please be sure to include The Media Institute – we need your support! Learn more about donating HERE. THANK YOU for your support! –Mike O’Rielly
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