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NationalPressCouncil.com Announced as New Global Organization for Journalists and Media Professionals

GREENSBORO, N.C. — A new organization designed to support journalists, media professionals, commentators, editors, broadcasters, podcasters and digital publishers worldwide has been launched under the name NationalPressCouncil.com.

The organization is being developed as an international professional society dedicated to strengthening journalism, promoting press freedom, encouraging ethical reporting and building a stronger global media community.

Organizers say the National Press Council will provide professional development programs, networking opportunities, media resources and educational services designed to help journalists adapt to the rapidly changing communications landscape.

"The media profession is evolving at extraordinary speed," said Mitchell P. Davis. "Journalists today need not only strong reporting skills, but also visibility, credibility, digital publishing knowledge and professional community support. The National Press Council is being formed to help meet those needs."

Planned activities and services under consideration include:

• Professional development seminars and online workshops

• Press credentials and media recognition programs

• Networking events and conferences

• Newsroom, podcast and digital media resources

• Media ethics and standards discussions

• Press freedom advocacy initiatives

• Career support and educational opportunities for journalists and communicators worldwide

The organization also intends to serve as a gathering place where journalists, commentators, experts and public affairs professionals can exchange ideas and collaborate on emerging issues affecting media and public communication.

Founders say the National Press Council will welcome participants from traditional media, independent journalism, online publishing, broadcasting, podcasting, newsletters, streaming media and emerging communications platforms.

Additional information about membership opportunities, programs and launch activities is expected to be announced in the coming months.

For information visit: NationalPressCouncil.com

About ExpertCLICK.com

Mitchell P. Davis founded his public relations and media services business in 1984 with the publication of The Talk Show Guest Directory, which evolved into the Yearbook of Experts, Authorities & Spokespersons. He received the Georgetown University Bunn Award for Excellence in Journalism and graduated from Georgetown University's business school. He also served on the board of the National Association of Radio Talk Show Hosts.

Today, ExpertCLICK.com connects journalists with experts, newsmakers and commentators while hosting expert profiles, online press rooms and searchable news releases. The New York Times called the service "Dial-an-Expert," the Associated Press described it as "An Encyclopedia of Sources," and PRWeek referred to it as "a dating service of PR."