2025 Crystal Ball Media Panel: Trends & Insights from Maine Journalists

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Event Start Date:
February 21, 2025		Event End Date:
February 21, 2025		Event Venue:
Zoom

What stories will shape media coverage in 2025? How can PR professionals ensure their pitches stand out? Get the inside scoop from local reporters and journalists at the MPRC Crystal Ball Media Panel on Friday February 21st from 9:30 to 10:30am. This year’s participants include:

  • David Guildford – Reporter, NEWS CENTER Maine
  • Zara Norman – Housing Reporter, Bangor Daily News
  • Julia Arenstam – Co-Managing Editor, Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram
  • Emily Harradon – Publisher, City Lifestyle Magazine
  • Ted Varipatis (Moderator) – Director of Communications & Media Relations, Serra Public Affairs

Led by Ted Varipatis of Serra Public Affairs and two-time Maine Association of Broadcasters award winner, the panel will discuss emerging trends, top story topics, and best practices for working with the media in 2025. Whether you’re crafting pitches, planning campaigns, or simply looking to expand your media connections, this panel offers valuable insights to keep your strategies aligned with newsroom priorities. This is typically a well-attended and very insightful event — we hope you’ll join us then!

Date: Friday, February 21, 2025
Time: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. ET
Location: Zoom
Cost: MPRC & PRSA Members – $20 | Non-Members – $25 | Students – Free

Register today at MEPRCouncil.org.