CMP Technology to Speak at the Society of Professional Journalists Convention & National Journalism ConferenceJohn Soat, Leader in Business-to-Business Technology Media, to Share Expertise on Delivering News InnovativelyPRNewswire-FirstCall MANHASSET, N.Y., Aug. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CMP Technology today announced that John Soat, anchor and executive producer, The News Show (http://www.techweb.com/) and senior correspondent for InformationWeek (http://www.informationweek.com/), CMP's flagship publication, will present at the Society of Professional Journalists Convention & National Journalism Conference (http://www.spj.org/) in Chicago August 24-27. With more than 20 years of experience in technology journalism, Soat will present "The Skills - and Flexibility - You Need to Work across Media" on Friday, August 25 at 10:45 a.m. central time. Soat will offer advice on the role of audio, print, video and the Web in today's media while highlighting the latest technologies that will help journalists deliver information across various media channels. Soat will also profile how The News Show delivers technology news in unique and innovative ways. "The technology industry has an insatiable thirst for new media products," said Soat. "Our leadership in the business-to-business technology industry enables us to be the ideal company to deliver this new approach to our integrated marketing programs. The News Show combines valuable information, analysis and entertainment with an edgy new venue to reach key decision makers. I am excited to offer insight about this new medium to my colleagues." The Society of Professional Journalists is the nation's most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior. Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi, SPJ promotes the free flow of information vital to a well- informed citizenry through the daily work of its nearly 10,000 members; works to inspire and educate current and future journalists through professional development; and protects First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and press through its advocacy efforts. About CMP Technology (http://www.cmp.com/) CMP Technology is a marketing solutions company serving the technology industry. Through its market-leading portfolio of trusted information brands, CMP has earned the confidence of more technology professionals than any other media company. As a result, CMP is the premier provider of access, insight and actionable programs designed to connect sellers and buyers in ways that yield superior return on investment. CMP Technology is a subsidiary of United Business Media (http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com/), a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $3 billion. Contact Alix Raine SVP Communications CMP Technology 516.562.7827 araine@cmp.com SOURCE: CMP Technology CONTACT: Alix Raine, SVP Communications, of CMP Technology, Web site: http://www.cmp.com/ Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/181993.html |