SPJ-LA “Ethics & Entertainment” Panel Discussion Next Wednesday in Beverly Hills

For Immediate Release
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Contact – Soo Youn
Email – SPJLosAngeles@gmail.com
Phone – 310.720.9686

The special panel will feature Harvey Levin of TMZ, Harriet Ryan of the Los Angeles Times and Blair Berk, Attorney At Law

Los Angeles, CA – SPJ-LA holds regular events and mixers for its members and supporters on interesting topics and pressing issues of the day. Join them next Wednesday for a moderated panel discussion on the ethics of entertainment reporting in the age of paparazzi, blogs and the internet.

WHO: The Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists Members and Supporters; Moderator – Jean-Paul Jassy, 1st Amendment Attorney; Panelists – Harvey Levin (TMZ), Harriet Ryan (LA Times) and Blair Berk (Attorney)

WHAT: SPJ-LA “Ethics & Entertainment” Panel Discussion

WHEN: Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 7 p.m.

WHERE: The Beverly Hills Public Library auditorium @ 444 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

WHY: Budget cuts, massive layoffs and looming bankruptcy in tough economic times could lead to the disappearance of our local newspapers.

FYI: $10 for SPJ-LA members and $15 for everyone else; Light refreshment will be served; R.S.V.P. to spjlosangeles@gmail.com or 323.593.3350. Parking is available adjacent to the library at 450 N. Rexford Drive; the 1st two hours are free and then it’s 75 cents per half-hour.

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