London Media Summit November 23, 2008

London Business School’s student-run Media Club is currently preparing for this year’s London Media Summit, to be held on 24th November. We have a fantastic lineup of speakers (a selection of whom are listed below), and expect lively and exciting debates.

This year’s Summit is entitled “The Great Debate: how can ‘old’ media survive?” Benefits to attendants include the following:

• Valuable insights from
o Peers in Music, Print, Film and Television about how they are addressing challenges posed by emerging distribution platforms
o Open discussion encouraged by Chatham House rule which allows participants to speak more freely
• Networking opportunities with
o Industry delegates
o London Business School students who are passionate about the media industry and alumni who hold senior positions within it.

Speakers include:
• Helen Alexander, Former CEO, The Economist
• Bill Roedy, Chairman and CEO MTV Networks International
• Alan Rusbridger, Editor, The Guardian
• Jon Snow, Newsreader, Channel 4 News
• Mark Thompson, Director-General BBC
• Stewart Till CBE, Chairman, The UK Film Council

For more info please go to http://www.londonmediaclub.org/summit

Official Website: http://www.londonmediaclub.org/summit/