About this Event
Washington, DC
Sarabeth’s
Central Park South
40 W 59th Street
New York‚ NY 10019
As traditional journalism adapts to the digital age‚ concerns about misinformation and media trust continue to grow‚ while innovations like immersive storytelling and decentralized news distribution are redefining how people engage with information. Join us for an insightful panel discussion on The Future of News Media‚ where we will explore how technology‚ audience behavior‚ and ethical considerations are shaping the next era of journalism. From the rise in AI-driven content and the battle against misinformation to the evolution of news consumption across digital platforms‚ our panelists will discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
This event is open to GW alumni and friends in the New York area. Tickets are $15 per person to attend and includes breakfast.
Panelist:
Zinhle Essamuah‚ BA ’15‚ MA ’17: Zinhle Essamuah is an Emmy-nominated journalist and filmmaker‚ and the co-anchor of NBC News Daily‚ the #1 afternoon news program on all U.S. TV‚ and a correspondent for NBC News reporting across NBC News NOW‚ Nightly News and TODAY. She reports on justice‚ culture‚ and poverty and is based in New York City.
Peter Loge‚ Director‚ GW School for Media and Public Affairs: Peter Loge is an associate professor and the director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at GW. He also directs the Project on Ethics in Political Communication and is a senior fellow at the Agirre Lehendakaria Center in Bilbao. Peter has spent more than 30 years working in politics and strategic communication‚ including serving in senior staff positions in the US House‚ Senate and Obama administration.