Join us for an engaging panel discussion about the broadcast and radio media landscape. Our panelists will share tips for crafting compelling pitches that capture a journalist’s attention, insights into the types of stories that resonate with broadcast and radio audiences, and the impact of new media trends, like social media and digital consumption, on news coverage. You’ll learn how to foster meaningful relationships with reporters, straight from the source!
Panelists:
- Brianna Borghi, Reporter, WCVB
- Nichole Davis, WBZ Radio
- Cayle Thompson, News Anchor & Reporter, Boston 25 News
- Christa Delcamp, Former News Anchor, NBC Boston and 7 News
- Moderator: Rachel Huff, President and Founder, Victoire & Co.
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When? Thursday, January 16 @ 6:00 pm ET
Where? Brodeur Partners, 535 Boylston St, Boston, MA
Panelist Bios:
Brianna Borghi
Brianna Borghi is a reporter for WCVB’s NewsCenter 5 where she covers everything from breaking news to feature stories on the EyeOpener. She was previously a reporter/anchor for WPTZ-TV in Burlington, Vermont. Prior to WPTZ-TV, Brianna worked at NBC’s TODAY and is an alumnus of NBCUniversal’s prestigious Page Program. Brianna attended George Washington University in Washington, D.C. where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with Special Honors in Journalism while earning her bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the School of Media and Public Affairs with a minor in Political Science. During that time, she interned with Dateline NBC in Los Angeles, MSNBC in New York City, and the CBS Evening News in Washington, D.C.
Nichole Davis @nicholedavis
Nichole is an award-winning news anchor and talk show host on WBZ NewsRadio in Boston, Massachusetts. As the producer and host of “New England Weekend”, a weekly public affairs program heard on iHeartRadio stations throughout the region, Nichole aims to amplify voices and stories from marginalized communities and keep the community informed on topics making headlines. A Massachusetts native and Emerson College alum, Nichole is also a proud member of SAG-AFTRA, where she serves on multiple committees focusing on education, technology, and policy impacting broadcasters nationwide.
Cayle Thompson
Cayle Thompson is a freelance reporter for WFXT Boston 25 News. He has more than 20 years of experience in newsrooms coast-to-coast, has led corporate communications and public relations campaigns in the public utility sector, and served as a strategic communications manager for a boutique public relations agency, securing Tier 1 coverage and managing social media for clients in the non-profit, finance, and technology spaces. Cayle brings a unique understanding of both the demands placed on PR representatives and the challenges facing today’s journalists.
Christa Delcamp
Christa Delcamp leverages two decades of experience as an Emmy award-winning journalist to help organizations differentiate their brand and bring institutional values to life. As an anchor and reporter at WHDH-TV and NBC and CBS-owned and operated stations in Boston and Baltimore, she led station coverage of national crises, elections and championship celebrations. Her multifaceted experience as a former producer, newspaper and radio correspondent, tech company media strategist, and non-profit development professional uniquely position her to navigate the complexities of today’s multi-channel media landscape. Now a Corporate Relations Officer at Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, Christa is a passionate advocate for neurodiversity, disability inclusion and accessibility and volunteers for a number of nonprofits.