Week 1/Thursday (May 20) by RevLab https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq Event ideas. Please add your org name to your comments so we can identify you! en-us 2021-05-20 15:55:35 UTC 2025-12-29 03:45:56 UTC hello@padlet.com WHYY/Billy Penn jsoto88 https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1544768257 Our events from the newsroom are a way to bridge the gap between current and new audiences.]]> 2021-05-20 17:04:24 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1544768257 Rose Hoban/ NC Health News rosehoban https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1544770226 Tanya, because I'd pick her brain something fierce. ]]> 2021-05-20 17:04:52 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1544770226 Billy Penn at WHYY edimonaco https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1544772181 Meeting our cohorts / coaches. 

Hearing the term "Live Explainers" which launched a whole event-fever-dream for me]]> 2021-05-20 17:05:15 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1544772181 Free daily jeff314 https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1544772276 As a free daily, our goals are not centered on "audience development" per se, though we still see events as great potential for civic discussion (and revenue!).

]]> 2021-05-20 17:05:16 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1544772276 Billy Penn at WHYY edimonaco https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1544776494 We are equal parts news / stories / fun

]]> 2021-05-20 17:06:09 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1544776494 TLC jeff314 https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1544781243 "Think Like the Customer" really jumped out at me, particularly since so much of the discussion revolved around building events around the newsroom, and, to be honest, the newsroom isn't always thinking in terms of its audience.

]]> 2021-05-20 17:07:12 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1544781243 WHYY/Billy Pen jsoto88 https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1544781434 Not sure on the name but I would LOVE to do a yearly festival that includes our entire organization. Besides the gala, we really don't have a yearly engagement event.]]> 2021-05-20 17:07:14 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1544781434 We are a non-profit, digital, non-partisan, member supported news room , covering the entire state of Mississippi with information that meets their needs and the needs of our community's across the state. https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1544781491 Michelle Colon, Mississippi Today]]> 2021-05-20 17:07:15 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1544781491 jeff314 https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1544789363 Not quite sure, yet, but you can bet the title will have a pun in there somewhere.

If I had my druthers, I think a "talk show" format with a live audience could become a well attended, well received regular thing. If Ellen can do it daily, surely we can do it monthly! ]]> 2021-05-20 17:08:50 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1544789363 WHYY/Billy Penn jsoto88 https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1544789841 Honestly my worst nightmare but I would have to say my husband.]]> 2021-05-20 17:08:56 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1544789841 jeff314 https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1544802221 too many options, so I'll go with Richard Branson. I'd want to know if he is serious about his mantra of taking care of his people so they can take care of his customers.

]]> 2021-05-20 17:11:46 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1544802221 Billy Penn at WHYY edimonaco https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1544802897 I'd like to throw a series of Block Parties in the different neighborhoods of Philly that include local community leaders, small busnesses, artists, entertainment, and community resources


]]> 2021-05-20 17:11:55 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1544802897 WHYY/Billy Penn jsoto88 https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1544803221 The first half of the training was great to hear different examples. I think we're in a space to try out different types of events and it was very helpful.]]> 2021-05-20 17:11:59 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1544803221 Billy Penn at WHYY edimonaco https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1544816758 Ericka Hart! They constantly challenge my ideas on so many topics and are a brilliant activist and speaker. I would leave that elevator enlightened. @ihartericka

]]> 2021-05-20 17:15:02 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1544816758 Reminder to Think Like the Customer https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1544848744 The tips shared by Peter in preparation of meeting with a potential donor. They are so important! And the various ideas of new event types.
Michelle Colon, Mississippi Today]]> 2021-05-20 17:22:02 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1544848744 We are a non-profit, digital, non-partisan, member supported news room , covering the entire state of Mississippi with information that meets their needs and the needs of our community's across the state. mcolon01 https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1544876089 Michelle Colon, Mississippi Today]]> 2021-05-20 17:27:52 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1544876089 erinrlebar https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1545332883 We are one of the last independently owned news orgs in Canada, and that we have an absolutely stellar crop of young journalists with progressive reporting styles working for us. (Winnipeg Free Press)]]> 2021-05-20 19:18:18 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1545332883 erinrlebar https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1545336941 I second the live explainers! This is something we have thought about for a while, but have hit roadblocks in terms of resources/availability of reporters to do it! (winnipeg free press)]]> 2021-05-20 19:19:31 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1545336941 erinrlebar https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1545342255 Free Press Party? The Press Box? Paper trail? Oh, the possibilities are endless for newspaper puns]]> 2021-05-20 19:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1545342255 We launched North Carolina's first Spanish podcast for farmworkers and it was a huge success! lruiz142 https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1545581396 2021-05-20 20:37:47 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1545581396 Jia Tolentino lruiz142 https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1545581887 2021-05-20 20:37:59 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1545581887 lruiz142 https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1545583759 I can't come up with names right now, but here's a dream event: 

- event showcasing local Latinx eateries to highlight the contributions of this community, and giving them the chance to show how restaurants have responded to (and innovated as a result of) pandemic challenges ]]> 2021-05-20 20:38:46 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1545583759 lruiz142 https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1545599279 Reminder to consider "WIIFM", or "What's in it for me"?

]]> 2021-05-20 20:45:09 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1545599279 Molly Ballard, Mountain State Spotlight https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1547900471 We went from idea to launch in six months during the pandemic - we're now the second largest newsroom in the state!]]> 2021-05-21 14:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1547900471 Molly Ballard, MSS https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1547915495 "TLC" - think like the customer! Reminder that "one size fits all" doesn't exist in this realm, so we are should be versatile!]]> 2021-05-21 14:40:01 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1547915495 Molly Ballard, MSS https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1547920618 Trevor Noah!]]> 2021-05-21 14:41:15 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1547920618 THE CITY (in NYC) prioritizes engagement with our readers and local communities so we can produce responsive, relevant journalism that equips people with the information they need to engage in civic life. JohnHalpinNYC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1551329303 2021-05-23 13:12:57 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1551329303 Fran Lebowitz JohnHalpinNYC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1551330861 2021-05-23 13:14:50 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1551330861 Peter's think like the customer tips were really helpful. JohnHalpinNYC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1551348458 2021-05-23 13:34:50 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1551348458 Karen Florin/The Day Publishing kflorin1 https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1551545338 We are an independent news orgnization that is mandated to give a portion of our proceeds to charitable organizations. 


]]> 2021-05-23 16:51:10 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1551545338 At Mississippi Today we want to be sure voices across our state are heard. We want to tell the stories of our people on an ongoing basis not just drop in and report and leave. I also want people to understand the needs of our newsroom and why we feel it is urgent and that we provide a valuable public service to our citizens. - Michelle Alexander, Mississippi Today malexander113 https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1552028083 2021-05-24 00:26:21 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1552028083 We're the only locally "owned" news outlet in our community, which is (weirdly) a crowded news market. christiaan8 https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1552039017 Christiaan Mader | The Current 

]]> 2021-05-24 00:31:14 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1552039017 In my role, my concern is to learn what events will attract and energize donors and entice them to become more involved and commit to us financially or upgrade their existing commitment. I hope that doesn't sound cold, but I am after funding. My dream is to figure out the dream event for my donors with capacity! Michelle Alexander, Mississippi Today malexander113 https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1552041176 2021-05-24 00:32:08 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1552041176 The Current Best. It's a sendup of the local "best of" awards thing. It's a little subversive — i.e. you're the best...currently — and offers an opportunity for folks to get awards/recognition that don't usually get them. christiaan8 https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1552043320 2021-05-24 00:33:02 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1552043320 Andre 3000 christiaan8 https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1552046095 2021-05-24 00:34:18 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1552046095 Big takeaway: Build processes so you can spin up "event" content that's responds to the moment. Hearing about ideas on how to riff on the "panel" format. I've heard from sponsors before that they're tired of panel luncheons. christiaan8 https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1552047748 2021-05-24 00:35:02 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1552047748 I have been DYING to answer this question for a while. I would love to be in an elevator with whomever wrote the majority of Moira Rose's dialogue on Schitt's Creek - sheer brilliance and what a vocabulary! malexander113 https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1552047943 2021-05-24 00:35:07 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1552047943 I liked the concept of thinking about core audience and aspirational audience. And thinking about events as "journalism on stage" and getting the editorial staff to consider this as part of their job and not "extra." Also appreciate the acknowledgment that many corporations "don't want to fund highly combustible or partisan conversions" it's tough! malexander113 https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1552170304 2021-05-24 01:26:22 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1552170304 BenitoLink alexesquivel1 https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1552826835 We are a non profit, non partisan online news source serving the county of San Benito in California. We are funded by our community and are the only online new source in the area. We want people to know that we are here to serve them and provide an outlet for them.]]> 2021-05-24 06:16:37 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1552826835 BenitoLink alexesquivel1 https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1552835135 No event name in mind yet, but we would like to host an event that brings in different companies such as tech companies that can teach our youth about different jobs related to tech and media. Such as graphic design, web development, print making, engineering etc. ]]> 2021-05-24 06:20:27 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1552835135 BenitoLink alexesquivel1 https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1552845987 Kanye West. Yes, he might not be all there right now but I have many questions as he is one of my favorite artists. ]]> 2021-05-24 06:26:00 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1552845987 BenitoLink alexesquivel1 https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1552849335 Meeting our coaches and learning about the other news rooms was fun to hear about. ]]> 2021-05-24 06:27:44 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1552849335 We are a nonprofit, reader-supported organization with an international audience. Not being beholden to advertisers has made for the necessary editorial freedom—especially because critiquing the gender, race, and class imbalances of access and power is central to our mission. andi71 https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1554912085 2021-05-24 18:31:36 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1554912085 Wisconsin Watch emilyneinfeldt https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1562240323 It’s more important to us to get the story right than it is to be first. You won’t see a new story on our homepage every day, but behind the scenes our reporters are busy digging into secretive conduct by public officials, exposing abuses of power and documenting broken and failing systems. Then we put every report through a fact-checking process.]]> 2021-05-26 17:06:07 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1562240323 Wisconsin Watch emilyneinfeldt https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1562256069 The staff at Wisconsin Watch spent a lot of time a couple years ago brainstorming ideas for a new event series. We finally decided on Speakeasy: Casual conversations, serious issues. The idea was to host a series of events across the state where attendees could grab a drink and participate in a conversation around a topic we recently reported on. We were only able to hold two in person events before the pandemic and it's been really difficult to replicate the audience q+a and casual conversation aspect virtually. My dream event would be hosting another Speakeasy and being able to facilitate those community conversations across the state.]]> 2021-05-26 17:10:08 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1562256069 Wisconsin Watch emilyneinfeldt https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1562288852 Starting to think about events in terms of a long term event strategy rather than just hopping from opportunity to opportunity.]]> 2021-05-26 17:18:26 UTC https://padlet.com/revlab/h4z1nw4pigwzuvyq/wish/1562288852