Covering the 2012 Political Conventions

NPF teamed up with the Regional Reporters Association to present a free webinar on Covering Political Conventions.  Anyone heading to Tampa in August or Charlotte in September will pick up valuable tips from our experts.

The first half focused on logistics, (0:00 to 45:00.) This webinar featured David Lightman of McClatchy News, a veteran of every convention since 1980 and Joe Keenan, Director of the Senate Press Gallery.

In the second half we talked with three political veterans about how to cover a delegation or follow the issues your audience cares about, in the chaos of a national nominating convention, (45:00-1:30:54). David Lightman stayed on and was joined by National Journal political correspondent Beth Reinhard and RRA President Joe Morton, of the Omaha World-Herald.

Democratic National Convention Guide

When/Where:	Charlotte, North Carolina September 3-6, 2012
Transportation:	CATS: Charlotte Area Transit System: Bus service and light rail with Park and Ride
Parking:	aboutparking.com/charlotte
Wi-Fi Hotspots:	Free WiFi finder
Local News:	The Charlotte Observer
Entertainment:	Nightlife, shopping and attractions and Charlotte in 2012: 101 Things to Do

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Republican National Convention Guide

When/Where:	August 27-30, 2012  Tampa, Florida
Official RNC Venue Guide	Click here.
Accommodations:	Tampa Bay Featured Listings St. Peteresburg Listings
Transportation:	Visit Tampa Bay & Company for information on taxi services, streetcars and trolleys, shuttle systems and rental cars.
Parking:	Parking Garages and Lots – Rates and Availability
Wi-Fi Hotspots:	A listing of restaurants, coffee shops, and other businesses with free WiFi available.
Entertainment:	Tampa Bay Times’ 2012 RNC Guide to Tampa Bay