This seminar offered the opportunity to hear from reporters representing a wide range of media organizations — including print, radio and television outlets. Panelists offered useful information on how to better communicate science and health research news to reporters, and on how to effectively use audio and video digital technology to make stories more compelling. The program included panelist testimonials, short how-to demonstrations and more.

Speakers:

• Karl Bates, Director of Research Communications, Duke University News & Communications
• Nils Bruzelius, Deputy National Editor/Science, Washington Post
• Tom Kennedy, Managing Editor for Multimedia, Washington Post
• Art Chimes, Producer-host of Our World, Voice of America
• Jorge Ribas, Video Producer, Discovery News
• Rea Blakey, Media Training Consultant (moderator)

Multimedia:

• Video: Full Seminar Program -- with accompanying speaker slide presentations.
• Video: Equipment Demo -- a demo video produced during the seminar, using the on-site equipment setup, with accompanying informational slide presentation.
• Handout: How-to Guide & Tips for Recording Online Audio & Video
• Handout: Audio and Video Recording Equipment Buyer's Guide
• View seminar photos
• "Great Expectations for Science Multimedia as Print News Shrinks" -- article on the seminar proceedings

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