News July 20, 2010
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For Immediate Release : July 20, 2010
Media Contact : Bach Polakowski , 202-588-9888 or bach@nlgja.org

NLGJA Announces Speakers for its 7th Annual LGBT Media Summit

Washington , D.C. – Today the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA) announces panelists for its 7th Annual LGBT Media Summit, sponsored by the Bob Ross Foundation and the Bay Area Reporter . The LGBT Media Summit, being held September 2, 2010 in San Francisco , CA , kicks off NLGJA's 20th annual national convention focused on journalism and the media.  

Moderated by this year's LGBT Media Summit Chair, Matthew S. Bajko, the morning plenary will focus on the state of LGBT Media. Panelists include the publisher of Curve Magazine, Francis Stevens; editor in chief of the Washington Blade , Kevin Naff; the publisher of the Philadelphia Gay News , Mark Segal; and the Bay Area Reporter 's general manager, Michael Yamashita.

“I wanted to hear from editors and publishers how they were able to revive their papers and/or survive the economic downturn and share best practices that might benefit other papers. Who better to diagnose the state of LGBT media than the people working day and night to ensure the industry remains vibrant and part of the media landscape,” said Bajko, an NLGJA national board member and an assistant editor at the Bay Area Reporter .  

The summit will also feature panels on how LGBT Media can monetize online platforms and smartphone applications; the latest in LGBT health trends; what goes into producing LGBT radio and TV shows; and the making of the documentary Stonewall Uprising.

Founded in 1990, NLGJA is the leading professional organization for LGBT journalists with 20 chapters nationwide, as well as members around the globe.  This year, NLGJA celebrates two decades of advocating for fair and accurate reporting on LGBT issues.

More information on the 2010 National Convention and 7th Annual LGBT Media Summit in San Francisco is available at: http://www.nlgja.org

About the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association:

NLGJA is an organization of journalists, media professionals, educators and students working from within the news industry to foster fair and accurate coverage of LGBT issues. NLGJA opposes all forms of workplace bias and provides professional development to its members. For more information, visit http://www.nlgja.org

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