NCSL Legislative Video Resource Center

LINCS members will turn the tables on statehouse reporters and get to ask the questions. The focus on this session will be on how reporters covered the legislature during the pandemic and how communications staff can effectively connect with reporters in 2022, and beyond. Moderator, Mick Bullock, director of public affairs, NCSL. Panelists: Emily Wagster, Mississippi statehouse and political reporter, Associated Press, Amber Phillips, Politics Reporter, Washington Post and Mike Dennison, Chief Political Reporter, Montana Television Network.
 

In a time when virtual meetings have become the norm, explore communicating with constituents via live broadcasting on major social media platforms. Unsure what that looks like? Tune into an NCSL “Town Hall” on the NCSL Facebook page. NCSL’s public affairs specialist Berkeley Teate covers all the details you need to know, including tips and tricks for scheduling, preparing for and successfully executing your event.

Cutting through the noise to reach constituents can be challenging. As technology continues to transform how we communicate, podcasts have exploded onto the scene as a great tool for engaging audiences. Learn best practices for podcasting, from how to decide on topics and conduct interviews to the nuts and bolts of equipment and software.