Chicago Media Panel 2024

Calling all Chicago marketing and communications professionals! On Thursday, October 17, join Walker Sands for an exclusive in-person media panel featuring journalists from Crain’s Chicago, Fast Company and FOX 32 Chicago.

The panel will cover topics ranging from how the reporters get their stories to how they prefer to communicate with PR professionals. 

Fill out the form on this page to RSVP to the event.

Event Details

  • Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
  • Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT
  • Location: TeamWorking by TechNexus, Floor 12, 20 N. Wacker St., Chicago, IL

What to Expect

Engage in an insightful conversation with top reporters as they share their perspectives on the dynamic relationship between journalists and PR professionals. Learn what makes a compelling pitch, what journalists look for in a story, and ask your burning questions during the audience Q&A.

Attendees are welcome to stick around after the panel to continue the conversation over drinks and light bites.

About the Panelists

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John Pletz, Crain’s Chicago

John is a senior reporter covering technology, aviation and cannabis.

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Ainsley Harris, Fast Company

Ainsley is a senior writer with a decade of experience covering technology, innovation and finance.

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Anthony Ponce, FOX 32 Chicago

Anthony is a co-anchor of Good Day Chicago and a veteran Chicago journalist.

About the Moderator

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Hunter Stuart, Walker Sands

Hunter is the vice president of media relations at Walker Sands. He has over 10 years of experience as a journalist, first as a business reporter at HuffPost, and later as a freelancer in Jerusalem. Since leaving journalism in 2018, he has been working in public relations helping B2B clients tell their stories to the press.

RSVPs are closed.