Press Club USA Announces a New Vision and a New Name: Press Club America

New national media organization will support journalists, communicators, expert sources and public-interest journalism

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The National News Council announced today that it is adopting a new vision and a new name: Press Club America, a modern national organization created to serve journalists, broadcasters, writers, podcasters, media professionals, public relations practitioners and expert sources throughout the United States.

The organization said the new name better reflects its commitment to building a vibrant professional community where members can connect, learn, share ideas and strengthen the role of credible journalism in American society.

Press Club America is being developed as a national forum dedicated to professional development, networking, media resources, public-interest communication and support for a free and independent press.

Among the benefits planned for members are:

• Professional networking opportunities with journalists, broadcasters and media professionals
• Educational programs and media-skills development
• Online member profiles and visibility tools
• Access to expert sources and interview opportunities
• Press release and media announcement distribution resources
• Journalist question-and-answer forums
• Media events, webinars and industry discussions
• Career-development resources for communications professionals
• Advocacy for ethical journalism and freedom of the press

"Press Club America represents both a new vision and a renewed commitment to the people who create, report and share the news," said Mitchell P. Davis, founder of the organization. "Our goal is to build a practical, useful and welcoming national community that supports professional growth, media connections, credible information exchange and meaningful public dialogue"

The organization plans to expand its membership programs, online publishing opportunities, media directories, expert-source databases and educational resources during the coming months.

"We envision Press Club America becoming a place where journalists, communicators and subject-matter experts can collaborate, learn from one another and strengthen the public's access to reliable information," Davis said.

For more information, visit PressClubAmerica.com.

Contact:

Mitchell P. Davis

Press Club America

Phone/Text: (202) 333-5000